The FBI found that cybercrime losses climbed by 33% compared to 2023, driven by tactics like investment fraud and BEC
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Vulnerability Exploitation and Credential Theft Now Top Initial Access Vectors
Mandiant’s M-Trends report found that credential theft rose significantly in 2024, driven by the growing use of infostealers
US Data Breach Victim Count Surges 26% Annually
The latest ITRC data finds breach volumes remained flat in Q1 but victim numbers increased 26% annually
M&S Grapples with Cyber Incident Affecting In-Store Services
Marks and Spencer has confirmed that it has been managing a cyber incident for the past few days which affected its contactless payments and click and collect services
Dutch Warn of “Whole of Society” Russian Cyber-Threat
Dutch intelligence report warns of growing Russian aggression with hybrid warfare
UK Romance Scams Spike 20% as Online Dating Grows
Barclays found that romance scam victims lost £8000 on average in 2024, a significant increase from the previous year
Microsoft Reports 92% Adoption Rate for Phishing-Resistant MFA Among Corporate Users
The tech giant has released its second Secure Future Initiative (SFI) progress report, showcasing its ongoing efforts to improve cybersecurity
Android Improves Its Security
Android phones will soon reboot themselves after sitting idle for three days. iPhones have had this feature for a while; it’s nice to see Google add it to their phones.
SuperCard X Enables Contactless ATM Fraud in Real-Time
A new malware campaign utilizing NFC-relay techniques has been identified carrying out unauthorized transactions through POS systems and ATMs
Billbug Espionage Group Deploys New Tools in Southeast Asia
Billbug, a China-linked espionage group, has been observed targeting critical sectors in Southeast Asia with new tools