In the digital age, businesses are increasingly becoming targets for cybercriminals. With the rise of remote work, the growing dependence on technology and the everyday use of generative AI, the potential vulnerabilities have grown significantly. In 2024, it is crucial for all enterprises, from businesses, SMEs and large enterprises to understand the Read More
10 Interesting Facts About Cybersecurity You Should not Miss
Cybersecurity has become a pivotal focus in today’s digital world. With the rise of global cybercrime, protecting sensitive data, business assets, and personal information is no longer optional. Here are 10 interesting facts about cybersecurity you should not miss, showcasing the current state of cyber threats and how businesses can fortify their defenses. The Read More
Hybrid-AI Phishing Group Exploits Luxury Car Dealerships, Job Portals, and Real Estate Agencies Worldwide
Why This Matters In today’s digital age, even legitimate websites are not safe from being compromised by cybercriminals. A hybrid-AI phishing group has targeted high-profile industries, setting up fake luxury car dealerships, job portals, and real estate agencies across the US, Europe, the Middle East, and Read More
What is Human Layer Security and Why It Matters
The Human Layer: The Most Vulnerable Link in Cybersecurity Cybersecurity systems are only as strong as their weakest point; repeatedly, that weak point is the human element. It’s estimated that 88% of data breaches result from human error, making the “human layer” the most critical to protect. Cyber attackers exploit human trust and mistake-prone behavior Read More
How Malicious Actors Target US Employees and Evade Detection
Phishing attacks continue to evolve. Cybercriminals now use hidden identities and public cloud platforms to launch highly convincing phishing campaigns. To avoid being a victim of attacks that are embedded in the workflow, employees must be aware of these evolving threats. The StrongestLayer Investigation Recently, the StrongestLayer Threat intelligence team Read More
The Complete Guide to Business Email Compromise (BEC) Attacks in 2024
Business Email Compromise (BEC) attacks have rapidly become one of the most severe threats to organizations of all sizes. Unlike traditional phishing, BEC attacks use social engineering and email spoofing or hijacking to deceive employees into making unauthorized financial transactions or revealing sensitive information. As artificial intelligence (AI) Read More
Reducing Cyber Risks Through Behavior Change: The Security-Conscious Culture in 2024
Why Organizations Need More Than Just “Security Awareness” It has been debated whether or not security conscious behavior and awareness can be changed. As highlighted in the Verizon DBIR 2020 report, human error is the main cause of successful cyber attacks. The report reveals that 74% are caused by human error, and nine out of Read More
How Microsoft Phishing Campaigns Bypass Security Awareness: A Deep Dive into Advanced Threats
Traditional security awareness training often teaches users to analyze URLs and language and design inconsistencies in phishing sites. Attackers know this approach and continually evolve their tactics to bypass these defenses. The StrongestLayer Threat Intelligence Team has observed one such shift in real time. A sophisticated Read More
StrongestLayer uncovers 3 million malicious domains through investigating AI-Generated brands
This story began with an innocuous-looking domain encountered by one of StrongestLayer’s analysts during routine threat-hunting activities focused on zero-day phishing attacks. The domain appeared entirely clean, hosting no malicious code. It was associated with a brand named “Swift Nexus Bank” Read More
India Times Hijacked: How a DNS Flaw Led to a Microsoft Phishing Scam – Are You Secure?
Why This Matters Phishing attacks are becoming more advanced and more complex to detect. Recently, StrongestLayer Threat Intelligence discovered a phishing page hosted on the India times website, redirecting users to a malicious Microsoft login replica. This incident highlights the need for employees to be vigilant and prepared for Read More