Security firm VIPRE handled 7.2 billion emails in 2024 and discovered 858 million instances of spam. About 90% of all emails were classified as spam, which included unsolicited commercial messages and malicious phishing attempts, mostly originating from the US. Experts predict a rise in QR code phishing and adoption of deepfakes by 2025. The study emphasises the importance of multi-layered email security measures including authentication protocols, AI-powered detection tools, and user education.
Hackers Hide Malware in Fake DeepSeek PyPI Packages
Cybersecurity researchers have identified a malware attack targeting the Python Package Index (PyPI), a repository for Python software. The attack, aimed at developers, machine learning
