CypherLoc is an advanced web-based scam that locks a victim’s browser and pressures them into calling a fraudulent tech support number. New findings from Barracuda Research show the attack uses stealth techniques
A rise in brute-force authentication attacks targeting network devices What’s happening? Between January and March 2026, Barracuda Managed XDR recorded a sharp rise in confirmed brute-force authentication attempts targeting SonicWall and FortiGate devices. These
Organisations around the world are rapidly adopting AI to drive efficiency and transform operations, marking a shift into an era where cyber security is entering a turning point where AI fights AI.
McAfee, a global leader in online protection, today released its 2025 Global Prime Day Scams Study, revealing concerns about how scammers are using AI-powered technology to deceive Prime Day shoppers. McAfee Labs has
Kaspersky telemetry shows a consistent upward trend in the number of attempted attacks exploiting children- and family-related brands. Starting from just 89,000 in Q2 2024, the number of attacks has increased quarter
Kaspersky’s security solutions blocked over 893 million phishing attempts in 2024 – a 26% increase from 2023, when the total stood at nearly 710 million. The surge in attempts (shown in the
Check Point® Software Technologies Ltd. , a pioneer and global leader of cyber security solutions, today unveiled its strategic vision for securing the hyper-connected world at CPX 2025 Bangkok, its premier annual
The Maha Kumbh Mela in India is regarded as the largest religious gathering in the world, which also sees a growing number of attendees with each celebration. As the congregation invites international
The evolution of AI is not only affecting various industries, but it has also transformed cybercriminals’ tactics. One alarming trend is the use of AI to enhance phishing scams, refining them, targeting
Kaspersky statistics show that phishing continues to be a popular type of cyber-attack and continues to grow globally. Big celebrations and festivals are the times when the consumers are most vulnerable to
Scammers are closely monitoring social changes and the latest news to exploit timely topics and lure victims with current events. Kaspersky experts recently uncovered fraudsters taking advantage of the news surrounding Pavel
The number of attacks targeting web applications and application programming interfaces (APIs) has increased significantly. Barracuda mitigated more than 18 billion attacks against applications during 2023, including 1.716 billion in December alone.
