Storm-2657 Targets Universities with Payroll Phishing Scams

Storm-2657 Targets Universities with Payroll Phishing Scams

A new hacking group, Storm-2657, is targeting U.S. universities with sophisticated phishing attacks aimed at hijacking payroll payments. These 'pirate payroll' attacks exploit social engineering tactics to manipulate staff into providing sensitive login information.
Oct 25, 2025 Actor: Storm-2657 Sector: Education Region: United States
New Text Message Based Phishing Attack from China Targeting Users Worldwide

New Text Message Based Phishing Attack from China Targeting Users Worldwide

A sophisticated text message phishing campaign, attributed to the Smishing Triad, is targeting users globally, affecting over 121 countries. The operation utilizes advanced social engineering tactics and operates through a Phishing-as-a-Service ecosystem.
Oct 25, 2025 Actor: Smishing Triad Sector: multiple sectors (banking, healthcare, law enforcement, e-commerce, government) Region: Global
North Korean Threat Actors Target European Drone Makers

North Korean Threat Actors Target European Drone Makers

Researchers have identified a new wave of cybersecurity attacks against European drone makers by the Lazarus Group, a North Korean government-affiliated threat actor. This campaign, part of 'Operation DreamJob,' uses social engineering tactics to exfiltrate proprietary information.
Oct 24, 2025 Actor: Lazarus Group Sector: Defense and Aerospace Region: Europe
Hackers Exploit Fake Job Listings in Credential Theft Scheme, Google Reports

Hackers Exploit Fake Job Listings in Credential Theft Scheme, Google Reports

Google's Threat Intelligence Group has uncovered a Vietnamese cybercriminal campaign that uses fake job postings to compromise digital marketing professionals. The campaign, tracked as UNC6229, employs social engineering and malware tactics to hijack corporate advertising accounts.
Oct 24, 2025 Actor: UNC6229 Sector: Digital Marketing Region: Vietnam
Surge in Clickfix Attacks and AI-Powered BEC Scams Highlight New Cyber Threats

Surge in Clickfix Attacks and AI-Powered BEC Scams Highlight New Cyber Threats

Cybercriminals are increasingly leveraging Clickfix social engineering tactics and AI in Business Email Compromise (BEC) scams, leading to a 500% surge in Clickfix attacks in early 2025. Mimecast's latest report reveals a shift in tactics that focus on the human element, making phishing and scams harder to detect.
Oct 24, 2025 Actor: Scattered Spider, TA2541 Sector: Education, IT, Telecommunications, Legal, Real Estate Region: Global
Phishing Campaign Impersonates Major Brands to Steal Facebook Credentials

Phishing Campaign Impersonates Major Brands to Steal Facebook Credentials

A phishing campaign is impersonating well-known brands like KFC, Red Bull, and Ferrari to compromise Facebook login details. Malicious emails lead targets to a fake job posting site where they are prompted to enter their credentials.
Oct 22, 2025 Actor: Unknown threat actors Sector: Various (targeting multiple brands) Region: Global