M&S warns shoppers are at risk from scammers after cyber attack

Marks & Spencer has warned shoppers to be on the lookout for scam calls and emails after hackers stole customer data from its systems. The retailer is this week writing to customers to alert them that personal data have been Read More …

Cyber criminals impersonate payroll, HR and benefits platforms to steal information and funds

The relentless battle against online fraud is a constant evolution, a digital chase where security teams and malicious actors continually adapt. The increasing sophistication of attacks is blurring the lines between legitimate user behavior and impersonation attempts. The campaign we Read More …

Russia: Damage from phone scammers in Russia exceeded $2.1 bln in 2024

More than 640,000 cases of remote fraud were reported in Russia in 2024, while the damage they caused exceeded 170 billion rubles ($2.1 bln), the Public Relations Center of the Federal Security Service (FSB), reported. According to the FSB, “the Read More …

Lampion Is Back With ClickFix Lures

Unit 42 researchers recently uncovered a highly focused malicious campaign targeting dozens of Portuguese organizations, particularly in the government, finance and transportation sectors. This campaign was orchestrated by the threat actors behind Lampion malware, an infostealer that focuses on sensitive Read More …

Email Attacks Drive Record Cybercrime Losses in 2024

The FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) has released its 2024 Internet Crime Report. And it has revealed a record-breaking surge in cybercrime losses across the United States. Last year, total losses reached $16.6 billion, which is a 33% increase Read More …

FBI Warns of Scammers Impersonating the IC3

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) warns the public about an ongoing fraud scheme where criminal scammers are impersonating FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) employees to deceive and defraud individuals. Between December 2023 and February 2025, the FBI received Read More …

Slow Pisces Targets Developers With Coding Challenges and Introduces New Customized Python Malware

Slow Pisces (aka Jade Sleet, TraderTraitor, PUKCHONG) is a North Korean state-sponsored threat group primarily focused on generating revenue for the DPRK regime, typically by targeting large organizations in the cryptocurrency sector. This article analyzes their campaign that we believe Read More …

Someone is trying to recruit security researchers in bizarre hacking campaign

Are you willing to hack and take control of Chinese websites for a random person for up to $100,000 a month? Someone is making precisely that tantalizing, bizarre, and clearly sketchy job offer. The person is using what looks like Read More …

Squid Werewolf cyber spies masquerade as recruiters

Espionage activity clusters may pose as recruiters to distribute phishing emails, targeting key employees in organizations of interest. In December 2024, the BI.ZONE Threat Intelligence team uncovered a peculiar phishing campaign aimed at luring victims with fake job opportunities at an Read More …

Unpacking a B2B Business Email Compromise (BEC) Scenario

When an organization is subject to a Business Email Compromise (BEC), a single email could result in substantial monetary losses. Threat actors employing such tactics could employ different techniques, ranging from simple to advanced, and have seen increased activities yearly. Read More …