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APT36 Running Espionage Ops Against India's Education Sector

Data Breach Today

Pakistan-Linked APT Group Using Spear-Phishing to Plant Info Stealer Malware A suspected Pakistan espionage threat actor that relies on phishing emails is expanding to the education sector after years of focusing on the Indian military and government.

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State-Sponsored Phishing Campaigns Target 40,000 VIP Individuals

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Researchers at Menlo Security discovered three state-sponsored phishing campaigns that have targeted 40,000 important individuals over the past three months. “In LegalQloud targets investment banks as a second focus.” Menlo Security has detected nearly 50,000 attacks tied to this operation.

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“My Slice”, an Italian adaptive phishing campaign

Security Affairs

Adaptive phishing campaigns are emerging as an increasingly sophisticated threat in the cybersecurity landscape. The phenomenon This phenomenon represents an evolution of traditional phishing tactics, as attackers seek to overcome defenses using more personalized and targeted approaches.

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FBI: COVID-19-Themed Phishing Spreads Netwalker Ransomware

Data Breach Today

Attacks Target Government Agencies and a Variety of Others The FBI is warning that attacks using a ransomware variant called Netwalker have increased since June, targeting government organizations, educational entities, healthcare firms and private companies in the U.S. and elsewhere.

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Phishing, the campaigns that are targeting Italy

Security Affairs

This post analyzed the numerous phishing campaigns targeting users and organizations in Italy. Phishing is a ploy to trick users into revealing personal or financial information through an e-mail, Web site, and even through instant messaging. Phishing can also be used as a precursor attack to drop malware. Just to name a few.

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Announcing KnowBe4 Student Edition: Cybersecurity Education Tailored for the Next Generation

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I recently heard another heartbreaking story of students who were scammed out of financial aid by a phishing attack. We have also heard stories of employment scams and social media based attacks where students fell victim to cybercriminals.

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The Education Sector Experienced the Highest Number of Data Breaches in 2023

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New data from Verizon makes it clear that the Education sector is under attack, but also breaks down which threat actions and patterns are used most.

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