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7 Types of Business Email Compromise Attacks Targeting Your Organization
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7 Types of Business Email Compromise Attacks Targeting Your Organization

Impersonation fraud attempts have been around for millennia. Think of a long-lost “cousin” who arrives on scene to claim a large inheritance. Or a traveling salesman with dubious medical credentials who convinces victims to buy his miracle cures. But email, social media and most recently, artificial intelligence (AI) have made it easier than ever for anyone to masquerade as someone with authority. Deepfakes have upped the ante considerably – allowing malicious actors to mimic people’s image, voice and personality through digital media. According to the FBI, business email compromise (BEC) attacks cost U.S. organizations $55 billion over a ten-year period from October 2013 to December 2023. And the risk is only getting bigger. 

Hackers Say They Breached Oregon Agency; Officials Deny the Claim
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Hackers Say They Breached Oregon Agency; Officials Deny the Claim

Threat actors claim an alleged attack against a governmental agency in Oregon, while the agency says it has no evidence of a data breach. Oregon regulatory agency suffers cyberattack The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) recently suffered a cyberattack, forcing the agency to take several networks offline in an attempt to contain it. Last week, on April 9, the DEQ disclosed that it had launched an investigation to determine the scope of the attack. The attack impacted some of

Patch Your iPhone! iOS 18.4.1 Plugs Critical Security Flaws Exploited in ‘Extremely Sophisticated’ Attacks
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Patch Your iPhone! iOS 18.4.1 Plugs Critical Security Flaws Exploited in ‘Extremely Sophisticated’ Attacks

Apple is offering out-of-band software updates to address two security flaws said to be exploited in targeted attacks. A month after fixing a similarly nasty flaw exploited by threat actors, the Cupertino tech titan has discovered two more holes that need plugging to prevent attacks – believed to be actively unfolding in the wild. The wording of Apple’s advisory makes it clear: users must prioritize this update! ‘Exploited in an extremely sophisticated attack’ The first issue listed in Ap

Tips and Tools To Protect Your Financial Future As a Young Adult
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Tips and Tools To Protect Your Financial Future As a Young Adult

Throughout April, we’ve been talking about Financial Literacy Month, a good time for everyone to review their financial wellness, and for young adults to start managing their financial lives. Whether you’re stepping into new financial responsibilities like opening a bank account, applying for a credit card, or budgeting for day-to-day expenses, mastering the basics equips you to make informed decisions about pursuing higher education, buying a home, or launching your own business. However, it’