What Is Polymorphic Phishing?
Polymorphic phishing is a sneaky type of scam where each email is slightly altered—changing subject lines, sender names, links, and design—to avoid detection by spam filters. These constant changes make it hard for traditional systems to recognize the threat. That’s where emailSONAR helps: by analyzing hidden patterns, technical metadata, and suspicious behaviors across emails, it […]
AI-Driven Phishing Attacks Are Outsmarting Employees
A recent study of 2,000 UK employees by Dojo reveals a growing cybersecurity threat: AI-generated phishing emails are increasingly fooling staff—56% failed to distinguish them from legitimate messages, despite being confident in their judgment. Even higher-level employees fared poorly: 66% of executives and 73% of founders fell for convincing scam emails mimicking services like Google, […]
Delete Any Texts On Your Phone That Include These 3 Letters
In his Forbes article, Zak Doffman warns smartphone users about a surge in “smishing” attacks—SMS phishing scams—linked to organized cybercriminal groups, notably the Smishing Triad. These scams often involve text messages impersonating toll services or delivery companies, urging recipients to settle fake unpaid fees via links containing deceptive terms. Such links frequently use obscure top-level […]
‘Venom Spider’ Targets Hiring Managers in Phishing Scheme
A recent spear-phishing campaign orchestrated by the cybercriminal group “Venom Spider” has been targeting hiring managers and recruiters by masquerading as job applicants. These deceptive emails contain malicious attachments, such as fake résumés, which, when opened, deploy a backdoor malware known as “More_eggs.” This malware grants attackers remote access to the victim’s system, enabling data […]
E-ZPass toll payment texts return in massive phishing wave
A recent phishing campaign has resurfaced, targeting individuals with fraudulent text messages that impersonate E-ZPass and other toll agencies. These messages claim recipients have unpaid tolls and direct them to malicious websites designed to steal personal and financial information. The FBI has reported over 2,000 complaints related to such scams since March 2024, indicating a […]
Users Face New Phishing Threats From Sophisticated Scam Kit
In a recent Forbes article, cybersecurity expert Alex Vakulov highlights the emergence of a sophisticated phishing scam kit that poses significant threats to users. This kit enables cybercriminals to create nearly identical replicas of legitimate single sign-on (SSO) pages, facilitating the theft of sensitive information such as usernames, passwords, and even photo IDs. The attackers […]
How to spot this new PayPal email scam
A recent phishing scam involves emails appearing to come from service@paypal.com, falsely notifying recipients of a new mailing address added to their account and unauthorized purchases, such as expensive items like MacBooks. The email urges recipients to call a provided toll-free number, where scammers instruct them to download software that installs malware, compromising personal and […]
Why you should never, ever delete spam email
According to a recent PCWorld article, instead of simply deleting spam emails, it’s more effective to mark them as spam or junk. This action helps train your email client’s spam filter to better recognize and filter out unwanted messages in the future. By doing so, you contribute to the improvement of spam detection systems, reducing […]
Urgent warning issued to all Netflix users over new email scam which allows hackers to steal your money
Netflix users are being alerted to a sophisticated phishing scam where AI-generated emails, mimicking official Netflix communications, falsely claim issues with billing information and prompt users to update their payment details. These emails, with subjects like “let’s tackle your payment details,” direct recipients to fake websites designed to steal personal and financial information. Users are […]
How Phished Data Turns into Apple & Google Wallets
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