Tag: Social engineering (security)

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AI-Powered Social Engineering Emerges as Primary Cybersecurity Concern for 2026, Industry Survey Shows

Artificial intelligence-powered social engineering has surpassed ransomware as the top cybersecurity threat for 2026, according to a new global survey. The ISACA report indicates most organizations feel underprepared to manage generative AI risks despite recognizing their significance.

AI Social Engineering Tops Cyber Threat Landscape

Artificial intelligence-driven social engineering is projected to become the most significant cybersecurity threat in 2026, according to reports from leading industry association ISACA. The findings from their recently published Tech Trends and Priorities survey reveal that this emerging threat category has surpassed traditional concerns like ransomware for the first time.

by Megan Carter
Assistive TechnologyCybersecurity

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.

by Megan Carter
Cybersecurity

Mango Retailer Confirms Third-Party Data Breach Exposing Customer Information

Fashion retailer Mango has notified customers of a data breach originating from an external marketing services provider. The incident exposed customer names, contact information and location data, though financial information reportedly remains secure. Security analysts suggest the breach may be connected to the ShinyHunters cybercrime group’s ongoing retail sector campaign.

Third-Party Security Incident Impacts Global Retailer

Global fashion retailer Mango has confirmed a significant data breach affecting customer information, according to reports from cybersecurity monitoring services. The company, which operates more than 2,500 stores across 120 markets worldwide, indicated the breach originated from one of its external marketing services providers rather than its own infrastructure.

by Megan Carter
CybersecuritySoftware Guides

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.

by Megan Carter