Social Engineering stories - Page 3

Fake Claude AI ads spread malware to target developers

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application security

Fake Claude AI search ads are spreading info-stealing malware, hijacking developer credentials and cloud access via spoofed download sites.

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Conflict sparks surge in Middle East cyber espionage

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email security

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cybersecurity

New research links Iran conflict to a swift surge in tightly targeted cyber espionage across Middle Eastern governments and embassies.

Appdome unveils Threat-Memory to track repeated attacks

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application security

Appdome's new Threat-Memory tool stores on-device threat histories and AI scores to counter repeat mobile fraud and account takeovers.

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Attackers abuse Deno runtime to deploy fileless malware

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keylogging

Hackers are abusing the trusted Deno JavaScript runtime to run fileless CastleRAT malware solely in memory and evade endpoint defences.

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IBM warns AI & quantum threats will reshape cybercrime

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ransomware

IBM warns shadow AI, deepfakes and quantum threats will reshape cyber risk by 2026, as autonomous agents speed breaches and ransomware.

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Salesforce guest flaws fuel large-scale data harvesting

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firewalls

Misconfigured Salesforce Experience Cloud guest profiles are being exploited for mass data harvesting, with up to 400 firms possibly affected.

Keeper & Williams F1 launch identity-first security push

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data protection

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pam

Keeper Security has kicked off a global identity-first cybersecurity campaign as it enters a third season backing the Atlassian Williams F1 team.

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Fortinet unveils AI-driven cloud SOC & endpoint revamp

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hybrid cloud

Fortinet debuts cloud SOC preview and unified FortiEndpoint as it leans on agentic AI to automate security ops and cut endpoint sprawl.

Kernel in the crosshairs: The BlackSanta threat campaign targeting recruitment workflows

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storage

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hcm

A stealthy BlackSanta malware spree is hijacking HR recruitment workflows, killing endpoint defence tools and exfiltrating sensitive data.

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iProov unveils biometric suite to combat deepfake fraud

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mfa

iProov launches a biometric Workforce Solution Suite to verify real human presence and shield employers from deepfake-driven identity fraud.

Bitdefender unmasks global Meta investment scam ads

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phishing

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physical security

Bitdefender exposes 26,000 Meta ads in 25 countries pushing fake investment schemes, impersonating banks, media and public figures.

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Sama credential leaks raise fears over Meta glasses data

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surveillance

Leaked Sama staff logins tied to stealer malware spark fresh alarm over security of Meta Ray-Ban smart glasses video review pipeline.

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Dell email mixes payment-style header with promos

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Dell draws scrutiny after a promo email mimics a payment remittance notice, blurring lines between marketing, transactions and phishing risks.

A resilient security culture is built in the flow of work, not the classroom

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data protection

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digital transformation

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phishing

Rising UK cyber attacks show training alone is failing; firms must embed behavioural security cues into daily work to cut human risk.

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Coruna exploit kit exposes risks for outdated iOS users

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mfa

New Coruna exploit kit shows outdated iOS devices face automated, scalable attacks that can turn compromised phones into corporate gateways.

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Ransomware attacks surge 50% as industrial firms hit hardest

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ransomware

Global ransomware attacks jump 50% to 7,874 in 2025, with industrial firms bearing the brunt as criminal groups reshuffle their tactics.

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Israel-Iran conflict exploited in fresh email scam wave

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phishing

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email security

Scammers hijack Israel-Iran war headlines for classic advance-fee email cons, security researchers warn, urging users not to respond.

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Bybit says 2025 security drive saved USD $300m from scams

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crypto

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phishing

Bybit says its 2025 Dynamic Risk-Based Protection System stopped scams from draining over USD $300m in suspicious crypto withdrawals.

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IRONSCALES adds AI agents to counter next‑gen phishing

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uc

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data protection

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cloud security

IRONSCALES' Winter 2026 Release debuts three AI agents, outbound encryption and Teams deepfake defences to counter next‑gen phishing.

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1Kosmos adds identity checks to ServiceNow AI workflows

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uc

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biometrics

1Kosmos adds embedded identity checks to ServiceNow AI workflows to curb social engineering in high-risk service desk interactions.