In the realm of cybersecurity, phishing attacks remain one of the most prevalent threats. These attacks often leverage deception, relying on familiar brands and domains to manipulate users into disclosing sensitive information. A recent case involving the domain WalmartVisa.com exemplifies the increasing Read More
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StrongestLayer Threat Intelligence Report: Zero-Day Phishing Threats & Agentic AI Driven Detection
Phishing attacks have long been a top concern for organizations, but the emergence of zero-day phishing threats has raised the stakes significantly. These novel, evasive attack methods are designed to bypass conventional detection systems, leaving companies vulnerable. The cost of phishing is staggering, with global Read More
StrongestLayer Pre-Emptively Intercepts AI generated Amazon Phishing Campaign
As the holiday and New Year sales season approaches, online shoppers are gearing up for exciting discounts and deals on popular platforms like Amazon. However, cyber criminals are also preparing to exploit this surge in online activity, using increasingly sophisticated tools to deceive unsuspecting users. In a recent breakthrough, StrongestLayer Read More
The Best Defense Against Phishing: Comprehensive Strategies for Businesses
Phishing is no longer a simple email scam; it has evolved into a sophisticated cyber threat capable of crippling businesses of all sizes. From deceptive emails to cloned websites, cybercriminals exploit human vulnerabilities and technological gaps. But the good news? With a proactive and layered defense, businesses can significantly reduce the risks Read More
How StrongestLayer Protects Against Zero-Day Phishing Threats Targeting WhatsApp Users
Phishing attacks have become a critical threat to enterprises worldwide, evolving faster than many legacy security systems can manage. One of the latest major wave of attacks targets WhatsApp users, leveraging sophisticated techniques to hijack sessions, steal sensitive data, and perpetrate scams. At StrongestLayer, we are meeting this Read More
Threat Intelligence Brief: AI Generated E-Commerce Cyber Threat Targeting Enterprise Procurement
Summary The StrongestLayer Threat Intelligence team has uncovered a global, AI-driven e-commerce scam network that targets enterprise procurement departments and unsuspecting employees involved in purchasing. Operating under the guise of luxury fashion brands, these websites deliver high-value offers, leveraging AI to create a Read More
StrongestLayer Uncovers 3 Million AI-Generated Fake Brands in Global Phishing Operation
This investigation began innocently enough, with StrongestLayer’s analysts discovering a seemingly harmless domain during routine zero-day phishing threat-hunting. The domain, associated with a fake brand called Swift Nexus Bank (swiftnexusbank[.]com), showed no immediate signs of malicious activity. However, red flags began to 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
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
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
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 Read More