United States Reported Less Data Breaches in 2020 but with much more Expensive Successful Hacker Attacks
According to the annual report of the Identity Theft Resource Center (ITRC), 1,108 cyber incidents were reported in 2020 and the number casualties from these incidents was close to 301 million people, a drop of 66% over the previous year.
The social engineering technique of impersonation also helped attackers reap massive profits:
The volume of business fraud and hacking by corporate e-mail systems (BECs) reported to the FBI in 2020 was US$ 1.8 Billion – a figure that reflects half of all cyber damage in monetary terms.
“The trend away from mass data breaches and toward more precise and sophisticated cyberattacks doesn’t mean businesses can relax. Just the opposite. They need to learn whole new ways of protecting their data.”
– James E. Lee, ITRC COO
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When Trust Backfires: How Hackers Exploit Microsoft’s Own Emails to Breach Enterprises
📧 Microsoft’s Own Emails Used in Sophisticated Phishing Scam
🔍 Cybercriminals are now exploiting genuine Microsoft 365 emails to deceive employees.
📨 Victims receive authentic-looking emails from microsoft-noreply@microsoft.com, thanking them for a purchase they never made.
📞 The email includes a support number, connecting directly to scammers posing as Microsoft support.
🖥️ Once on the call, victims are instructed to install remote support software, often containing Remote Access Trojans (RATs), granting attackers control over their systems.
💡 This tactic leverages trust in Microsoft’s domain and exploits employee fears of unauthorized purchases.
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AI Voice Cloning Scam Shakes Italy’s Elite – A Stark Warning for Global Businesses
🎙️ AI Voice Cloning Scam Targets Italy’s Business Elite
A recent AI-driven scam has shaken Italy’s business community. Fraudsters used advanced voice cloning technology to impersonate Defence Minister Guido Crosetto, convincing former Inter Milan owner Massimo Moratti to transfer nearly €1 million under the pretense of a government operation to rescue kidnapped journalists.
The calls appeared to originate from official government numbers, adding credibility to the fraudulent requests. The AI-generated voice was so convincing that Moratti believed he was speaking directly with the minister. Fortunately, authorities managed to trace and freeze the funds in a Dutch account.
This incident highlights the growing threat of AI-enabled fraud. Traditional verification methods are no longer sufficient. Businesses must implement multi-factor authentication and educate employees about the risks of social engineering attacks.
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