The Rise of AI-Powered Social Engineering: How Organizations Must Prepare
Social engineering remains the #1 entry point for cybercriminals to breach organizations — and it’s evolving fast. Thanks to rapid advancements in artificial intelligence (AI), social engineering attacks are becoming more sophisticated, scalable, and harder to detect. How AI Is Fueling Advanced Social Engineering AI is helping attackers amplify their social engineering playbook in several […]
The Rising Threat of AI-Powered Polymorphic Phishing: What You Need to Know
There are a significant surge in polymorphic phishing campaigns—attacks that are more advanced, evasive, and difficult to stop than ever before. In February 2025 alone, phishing email activity increased by 17% compared to the previous six months. Alarmingly, 76% of phishing attacks last year included at least one polymorphic feature, and 82% used some form […]
SK Telecom Suffers Data Breach: Customer Information Exposed
South Korea’s largest mobile provider, SK Telecom, has confirmed a cyberattack that led to the exposure of customer data, highlighting the growing risks faced by telecommunications companies worldwide. What Happened? On April 19, SK Telecom detected unauthorised access to its systems. An internal investigation revealed that malware had been deployed, allowing attackers to extract personal […]
What Is Account Compromise and How to Spot It
In today’s digital world, we rely on online accounts more than ever—for banking, shopping, communication, and accessing work tools. But with that convenience comes risk. An account compromise occurs when a cybercriminal gains unauthorised access to your email, banking, or other online services. Once inside, attackers can steal sensitive personal data, financial details, and even […]
AI-Powered Bots Are Reshaping the Internet Threat Landscape
The internet is no longer dominated by human users. In 2024, bots accounted for 51% of all web traffic—and 37% of that was malicious, driven increasingly by AI-powered automation. This shift signals a new era of cyber risk, where AI is giving bot operators more scale, lower costs, and greater sophistication in evasion. The Rise […]
VeriSource Data Breach Affects 4 Million Individuals: What You Need to Know
VeriSource Services, a company that manages employee benefits and HR administration, has announced a major data breach that impacts approximately four million people. The exposed data includes names, addresses, dates of birth, gender, and Social Security numbers—sensitive information that can be used in identity theft. When and How It Happened Date of breach: February 27, […]
Blue Shield of California Exposes Health Data of 4.7 Million People to Google Ads
In a concerning reminder of the risks associated with web tracking tools in regulated industries, Blue Shield of California has announced a significant data exposure involving protected health information (PHI) of approximately 4.7 million individuals. The breach stemmed from a misconfiguration on the health insurer’s website, where Google Analytics—a tool used to monitor website traffic—was […]
Prerequisites for Protecting Against Cloud Security Risks
A Guide for Everyday Users and Organizations In today’s digital workplace, most of us rely on the cloud—whether it’s for storing files, accessing business tools, or managing emails. While the cloud offers flexibility and convenience, it also introduces security risks if not properly protected. Before moving to or expanding your use of the cloud, there […]
Canon Printer Driver Vulnerability Alert — What You Need to Know
A serious security vulnerability has been discovered in several Canon printer drivers, and it’s important for all organizations and users to be aware—especially those using Canon office or production printers. What Happened? Microsoft’s Offensive Research and Security Engineering (MORSE) team recently alerted Canon about a critical security flaw, now tracked as CVE-2025-1268, with a severity […]
Cybersecurity Trends to Watch in 2025
A Guide for General Users and Organizations As we step further into 2025, the digital world is evolving rapidly—and so are the threats within it. From smarter cyberattacks to advanced defense systems, it’s becoming more important than ever for individuals and businesses to understand the cybersecurity landscape and prepare accordingly. Here are the key cybersecurity […]