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A massive phishing campaign using QR codes targets the energy sector

Security Affairs

A phishing campaign employing QR codes targeted a leading energy company in the US, cybersecurity firm Cofense reported. “Beginning in May 2023, Cofense has observed a large phishing campaign utilizing QR codes targeting the Microsoft credentials of users from a wide array of industries.” ” continues the report.

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State Attackers Moving from Stealing Data to Social Meddling

Ascent Innovations

The utilities and energy industries experienced high indicators of attack activity, suggests that attackers have access to critical infrastructure and are waiting to exploit this access. State actors tend to zero in on government agencies or utilities and energy targets. Training and knowledge sharing is key.

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6 Best Threat Intelligence Feeds to Use in 2023

eSecurity Planet

The goal of this threat intelligence community is to share useful threat information back and forth: Private sector leaders can benefit from access to FBI insider knowledge, training, and best practices, while the FBI and other governmental bodies gain additional eyes on different areas of U.S. critical infrastructure.