Phishing emails delivering infostealers surge 84%

Phishing emails delivering infostealers surge 84%

Cybercriminals continued to shift to stealthier tactics, with lower-profile credential theft spiking, while ransomware attacks on enterprises declined, according to IBM. Researchers observed an 84% increase in emails delivering infostealers in 2024 compared to the prior year, a method threat… Read more → The post Phishing emails delivering infostealers surge 84% appeared first on IT Security News.

Responsibility declines as attacks continue: UK cybersecurity survey

Only 27% of UK boards now have cybersecurity responsibility, down from 38% in 2021, amid rising phishing attacks threatening businesses nationwide.

Detecting and Defeating Phishing : A Comprehensive Guide

By: Vanna karthik; Vel Tech University, Chennai, India Abstract In the digital age, phishing assaults have emerged as one of the most common and destructive cyberthreats. These attacks take advantage of technical flaws and human psychology to compromise systems, steal confidential data, and result in losses. The goal of this thorough guide is to give people and businesses the information and resources they need to recognize and stop phishing at…

Infostealer Attacks Surge 84% Weekly Through Phishing Emails

The volume of infostealer malware distributed through phishing emails has surged by 84% week-on-week in 2024, according to the latest IBM X-Force report. This sharp increase not only signals a shift in attack strategies but also underscores the growing sophistication of cyber adversaries employing new tactics to compromise data security. Phishing as a Shadow Vector […] The post Infostealer Attacks Surge 84% Weekly Through Phishing Emails appeare…

While the deployment of the MFA (Multi-Factor Authentication) has become a standard in cybersecurity policies, the recent emergence of the Astaroth phishing kit suddenly reminds us that cyber attackers are repeating ingenuity to bypass these devices. By capturing both identifiers and dual authentication codes in real time, Astaroth marks a new step in the professionalization and industrialization of phishing attacks. This episode highlights a ce…