Reports of fraudulent activity in the UK involving quick response (QR) codes have surged by seven hundred percent (700%) over the past four years, according to data from Report Fraud. Cyber criminals are increasingly turning these familiar pixel patterns into deceptive digital traps designed to swindle consumers out of hard-earned money and sensitive personal information. Malicious activity now spans everyday interactions, ranging from counterfeit parking meter stickers placed over legitimate
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Recently, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) released Operation Winter Shield. This document outlines critical actions organizations can take to enhance resilience against cyber intrusions, based on FBI recommendations.
Phish-Resistant Authentication:
- Implement phish-resistant methods like FIDO2 security keys for high-impact accounts and critical systems.
- Require number-matching and domain display for authenticator apps, avoiding push-only approvals.
- Eliminate SMS-based multi-factor au
According to CrowdStrike's 2025 Threat Hunting Report, 81% of intrusions were malware free. That confirms that attackers aren't dropping files anymore, they are logging in. That's a big change in Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures for 2025.
In 2025, threat hunting is evolving to address increasingly sophisticated adversaries who are moving away from traditional malware-based attacks. Instead, attackers are leveraging legitimate credentials to gain access and remain undetected, making identit
With an estimated damage of US$10.5 trillion annually from cyberattacks projected by 2025, a significant surge from 2015 levels, the demand for stronger cybersecurity methods has never been more pressing. According to Geoff Schomburgk, the Regional Vice President, Asia Pacific & Japan (APJ) at Yubico, a leading provider of phishing-resistant authentication hardware solutions, this escalating threat is prompting the need to steer away from traditional, insecure password mechanisms. "Passwords,
