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Email-based phishing schemes continue to trick victims with promises of coronavirus information, cures and vaccines, but now some fraudsters are also sending their targets lures related to the U.S. government-approved stimulus checks promised to most Americans.

COVID-19 phishing campaigns reel in victims with stimulus fund lures

Millions of Americans and businesses rejoiced when the $2 trillion Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act was signed into law March 18. The law is part of a larger effort by the US government to help people and businesses that have been harmed by efforts to stop the spread of the coronavirus pandemic.

Cybersecurity experts warn of scams targeting coronavirus stimulus checks

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While remote working provides much-needed protection against COVID-19, it will also open a Pandora’s box of cybersecurity and privacy threats. Among the growing threats are phishing scams, social engineering attacks that trick their victims into downloading malware or revealing sensitive information.

Why the coronavirus lockdown makes you more vulnerable to phishing scams

The pandemic has driven more of our personal and work lives online - and for the bad guys, business is booming. Here's how you can protect yourself.

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The stimulus checks will go out any day now, and what you need to watch out for are scammers who are ready to take your money. Scammers are hoping to capitalize if you let your guard down regarding your stimulus check.

Where is your stimulus check? Don't let scammers steal it

The stimulus checks will go out any day now, and what you need to watch out for are scammers who are ready to take your money. Scammers are hoping to…

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Recent history shows holiday weekends and vacations provide an attack surface bonanza for threat actors.

Ahead of summer holiday weekends, IT security leaders brace for deliberate cyber mischief

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Even though nearly three-quarters of business email compromise attacks during the past year have emerged from Nigeria, Israel has been gaining traction as a base for sophisticated BEC campaigns.

Israel-based BEC attacks on the rise

Abnormal Security is tracking cybercriminals from an unusual location for business email compromises who are using sophisticated spoofing to spur payments for fake acquisitions.

Israel-based threat actors show growing sophistication of email attacks

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The group, identified by Abnormal Security, targets multinational firms using email display name spoofing and multiple fake personas.

Israeli threat group uses fake company acquisitions in CEO fraud schemes

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The cybercrime industry is evolving tremendously, and CISOs need to have stringent practices to keep their IT infrastructure secure against sophisticated cyber threats and risks. IT Security Wire interviewed Mike Britton, CISO, Abnormal Security, to understand today’s threats and the best ways to stay secure.

Modern Cyber Threat Landscape and Ways to Stay Secure

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A BEC campaign has been tracked to a threat group in Israel, an unlikely genesis for a cyberattack of any kind, Abnormal Security said in a new report.

Widespread Email Ruse Launched from Israel, an Unlikely Source in Moneygrab

Researchers at Abnormal Security discovered an Israel-based threat group carrying out a BEC campaign primarily targeting large and multinational enterprises with an average annual revenue of over $10 billion.

BEC Campaign via Israel Spotted Targeting Large Multinational Companies

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The report reveals how an emerging threat group employs a multi-phased BEC attack with an M&A theme to steal  from multinational enterprises

New Research from Abnormal Security Shows the Rise of Business Email Compromise Attacks Sent from Israel

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More than two thirds of IT and security leaders are concerned that attackers are leveraging communication and collaboration channels beyond email to evade security controls

New Survey from ESG Reveals Trends Shaping Communication and Collaboration Application Security

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Here’s a look at the most interesting products from the past month, featuring releases from Abnormal Security and others.

Infosec products of the month: April 2023

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Abnormal Security unveiled three new products during RSA Conference, adding new threat detection capabilities for Microsoft Teams, Slack and Zoom.

Ten coolest cybersecurity startups at RSA 2023

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The 2023 RSA Conference showcased a variety of AI-powered cybersecurity tools, with dozens of vendors highlighting the intersection of AI and cybersecurity.

AI Takes Center Stage at 2023 RSA Conference: A Roundup of New Products

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