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Most impactful stats from the 2024 Email Security Risk Report

This year’s Email Security Risk Report touches on a range of topics from inbound email security and data loss prevention, including the fallout of successful phishing attacks, how Cybersecurity leaders feel about their secure email gateways (SEGs), and the limitations of traditional SAT programs.

Malicious APKs Drain Bank Accounts

A phishing campaign is targeting Chinese users in an attempt to distribute malicious apps, according to researchers at Palo Alto Networks’s Unit 42. "The threat actor masquerades as a law enforcement official and says the target's phone number or bank account is suspected of being involved in financial fraud,” the researchers write. “They then guide the person to download an app that will allow the attacker to investigate their bank transactions.

Cryptocurrency Drainer Distributed Through Phishing

Mandiant has published a report on “CLINKSINK,” a cryptocurrency Drainer-as-a-Service (DaaS) that’s targeting users of the Solana currency. Mandiant’s own X (formerly Twitter) account was hacked earlier this month and used to distribute a link to the drainer. Threat actors using CLINKSINK have stolen at least $900,000 worth of cryptocurrency in recent weeks.

Three-Quarters of Organizations Have Experienced Phishing Attack in the Last 12 Months

Regardless of whether your environment remains on-premise, resides in the cloud, or is a hybrid configuration, new data makes it clear that your biggest risk is phishing attacks. According to Netwrix’s 2023 Hybrid Security Trends Report, released late last month, 73% of organizations have some form of hybrid environment, with slightly less than half of all workloads (44%) residing in the cloud.

Women CyberSecurity Society Targeted by Smishing Campaign

The Canada-based Women CyberSecurity Society (WCS2) has warned that its leadership, members, and volunteers are being targeted by an SMS phishing (smishing) campaign, IT World Canada reports. “A volunteer recently reported receiving a text message claiming to be from founder Lisa Kearney citing an urgent need for help,” WCS2 says.

Analysis of Phishing Emails Shows High Likelihood They Were Written By AI

It’s no longer theoretical; phishing attacks and email scams are leveraging AI-generated content based on testing with anti-AI content solutions. I’ve been telling you since the advent of ChatGPT’s public availability that we’d see AI’s misuse to craft compelling and business-level email content.

KnowBe4 Named a Leader in the Winter 2024 G2 Grid Report for Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response (SOAR)

We are excited to announce that KnowBe4 has been named a leader in the Winter 2024 G2 Grid Report for Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response (SOAR) for the PhishER platform for the eleventh consecutive quarter! The latest G2 Grid Report compares Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response (SOAR) Software vendors based on user reviews, customer satisfaction, popularity and market presence.

Microsoft Takes the Lead in Q4 2023 for Alarming Phishing Attempts

Microsoft was the most impersonated brand last quarter, accounting for a third (33%) of all brand phishing attempts in October, November, and December 2023, according to Check Point’s Brand Phishing Report for Q4 2023. Check Point notes, “The technology sector stood out as the most targeted industry overall, with Amazon securing second place with 9% and Google in third at 8%.

Stories from the SOC: Something smells phishy

In the current cyber landscape, adversaries commonly employ phishing as the leading technique to compromise enterprise security. The susceptibility of human behavior makes individuals the weakest link in the security chain. Consequently, there is an urgent need for robust cybersecurity measures. Phishing, which capitalizes on exploiting human behavior and vulnerabilities, remains the adversary's top choice. To counter this threat effectively, ongoing education and awareness initiatives are essential.

Red Flags for Phishing: Verizon Outlines Common Scams to Watch Out For

Verizon has published an article outlining various forms of social engineering attacks, including SMS/text messaging phishing (smishing), voice phishing (vishing), and spear phishing (targeted attacks, often via email). Verizon warns users to be on the lookout for the following red flags: Verizon concludes, “Remember, phishing is common and perpetrators are hoping to catch you with your guard down. But most companies will never proactively reach out to you.