Each week we scour the web to discover the latest developments, news and tips that will help you keep your technology (and your business) safe and secure.
Here are the most interesting articles we’ve found this week that could be helpful to you:
Tech Support Scams with a Twist
Malicious web search ads have drastically increased as the delivery mechanism for the top 10 malware over the last year.
…brazen malvertisers went as far as impersonating Google’s entire product line and redirecting victims to a fake Google home page
Most ransomware attacks happen at night
This isn’t surprising considering the normal workday across the globe and lack of an IT presence in the US. On call staff, automation, and SOC Services are important security components to keep organizations safe overnight.
The majority of ransomware attacks now occur between the hours of 1am and 5am in an attempt to catch cybersecurity teams off guard, according to a new report from Malwarebytes.
Why C-suite leaders are prime cyber targets
BEC (business email compromise) attacks are extremely effective. With ease of creating AI Deep Fakes to impersonate executives, out of band verification policies will need to commonplace in all organizations of any size.
The frequency of attacks is also escalating. 69% of US companies that have previously had attacks report an increase in attacks over the past three years–above the global average of 58%. This uptick coincides with the rise in complexity of attacks. Notably, incidents involving AI-assisted deepfakes and phishing schemes have surged, with senior executives as primary targets.
