Threat Spotlight: Reported ransomware attacks double as AI tactics take hold
In 2023, artificial intelligence and generative AI have dominated headlines, and their impact is starting to make its mark on ransomware attacks ― for example with AI-enhanced phishing attacks to gain access to target networks and AI-powered automation for greater reach. Over...
Threat Spotlight: Proportion of malicious HTML attachments doubles within a year
The security industry has been highlighting the cybercriminal misuse of HTML for years — and evidence suggests it remains a successful and popular attack tool. Last year we reported that around one-in-five (21%) of all HTML attachments scanned by Barracuda in May...
2023 National Cybersecurity Strategy gets aggressive on ransomware
The Biden-Harris Administration has released the 2023 National Cybersecurity Strategy (NCS), which you can read online here. The purpose of this strategy is to ensure a ‘safe and secure digital ecosystem’ for all Americans. These efforts build on the 2018...
Threat Spotlight: Vaccine-related phishing
Beware of phishing campaigns that use the COVID-19 vaccination as a hook. In the same way they’ve capitalized on the global pandemic with coronavirus-related phishing attacks, cybercriminals are now trying to leverage the vaccine to steal money and personal information. The FBI issued a...
Threat Spotlight: Coronavirus-related phishing
As much of the world grapples with the new coronavirus, COVID-19, and how to handle it, attackers are taking advantage of the widespread discussion of COVID-19 in emails and across the web. Barracuda researchers have seen a steady increase in...
