Microsoft Sounds Alarm on Browser Security as Digital Workspaces Become Prime Targets
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Microsoft Warns of Rising ‘ClickFix’ Attacks That Trick Users Into Executing Malicious Code
A new social engineering technique called ClickFix is becoming cybercriminals’ favorite initial access method, accounting for nearly half of attacks tracked by Microsoft. Unlike traditional phishing, these attacks convince users to copy and paste malicious commands that execute fileless payloads invisible to security tools.
Social Engineering Attack Bypasses Traditional Security Measures
Security researchers at Microsoft are warning about a sophisticated social engineering technique that tricks users into hacking their own systems, according to the company’s latest Digital Defense Report. Dubbed “ClickFix,” this method has become the most common initial access vector for cybercriminals, accounting for 47% of attacks tracked through Microsoft Defender Experts notifications over the past year.
Google Expands Android Security with Anti-Scam Features and Recovery Tools
Google has announced comprehensive new security features for Android users worldwide. The updates include scam link blocking in Messages, encrypted key verification tools, and enhanced account recovery options as phishing attacks become increasingly sophisticated.
Google Bolsters Android Defenses Against Evolving Scams
Google has launched a suite of new security features for Android users designed to combat increasingly sophisticated scam attempts, according to reports from the company’s safety team. The announcement comes as scammers have evolved beyond traditional tactics to employ advanced techniques including deepfakes and social engineering, sources indicate.
Global Banking Scams Surge 65% as SMS Phishing Explodes Tenfold
Banking scams have increased dramatically worldwide, with SMS-based phishing attacks growing by a factor of ten according to new data. The comprehensive report from BioCatch shows organized criminal operations driving a global fraud epidemic affecting millions of consumers across five continents.
Global Banking Scams Reach Crisis Levels
Financial institutions worldwide are facing an unprecedented surge in financial crime, with new data revealing banking scams have increased by 65% globally over the past year. According to reports from behavioral biometrics company BioCatch, the dramatic escalation affects nearly 350 million consumers across five continents and shows no signs of slowing.