Use of infostealer malware distributed via phishing emails has surged 84% week-on-week in 2024, according to an IBM X-Force report. This sharp rise indicates a shift in cyber attack strategies and rising sophistication, with criminals leveraging cloud hosting services to mask malicious activity. The report underscores the need for enhanced employee training, multifactor authentication, and AI-powered tools for real-time threat detection.
Fog ransomware notes troll with DOGE references, bait insider attacks
Fog ransomware attacks over the past month used a note referencing the U.S. Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to trick users into spreading the malware.
