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“File Archiver in the Browser” Exploits - Protect Yourself from Deceptive ZIP Domains
Protect yourself from the emerging "File Archiver in the Browser" phishing trick that exploits ZIP domains. Learn about the risks, significance, and recommended safeguards provided by Enterprotect to enhance your cybersecurity defenses against this deceptive threat.
Fraudster Impersonates Support Agent In Cox Vishing Attack
Digital cable provider Cox Communication recently disclosed a data breach after a successful vishing attack helped a threat actor gain access to customer information.
Ontario Non-Profit Warning Clients After Ransomware Attack
Social Enterprise for Canada (SEC), a Southern Ontario family services charity, has warned members and clients not to respond to emails threatening to release their personal information unless they click on a link. Threat actors began sending the emails after victimizing the agency with a ransomware attack.
7 Million Users Affected In Robinhood Data Breach
An investigation is underway after a successful vishing (voice phishing) attack was used to penetrate the customer support system for financial services platform Robinhood. After infiltrating the company’s system, threat actors gained access to a customer list exposing varying degrees of PII for an estimated total of seven million users.
FBI Email System Compromised In Cyberattack
Tens of thousands of fraudulent emails were sent from a compromised email account belonging to the US Federal Bureau of Investigation. After successfully taking over the account, the threat actor(s) spammed thousands of people by faking an impending cyberattack alert. Many well-known celebrities and journalists were on the recipient list including Jay-Z and Brian Krebs.
US Defense Contractor Reveals Employee Phishing Attack
US national defense contractor Electronic Warfare Associates (EWA) has announced a data breach that is suspected to have been caused by an employee phishing attack. With over 270 employees, EWA is a major provider of services and products concerning cyber security and electronic warfare for several US defense establishments including the Pentagon, the Department of Defense, and Department of Homeland Security.
IKEA Hit By Ongoing, Highly Sophisticated Reply-Chain Attack
IKEA employees are being warned of an ongoing reply-chain phishing attack targeting internal email accounts. Employees are also being cautioned about emails sent from compromised IKEA organizations and its business partners.
5,600 Construction Employees Potentially Impacted By Phishing Scam
A company wide data breach has reportedly impacted all North American employees at Turner Construction Co. Although the company has a global reach, only the 5,600 employees in North America, including Vancouver and Toronto, have been affected.
Edmonton Construction Company Warns Industry After $11.8M Phishing Scam
Threat actors impersonated Edmonton construction company, Clark Builders in an elaborate online scam stealing $11.8 million from MacEwan University. The fraudsters took advantage of a 10-year working relationship between Clark Builders and MacEwan, as they “convinced university staff to change electronic banking information for one of the university’s major vendors.”
Several Employee Email Accounts Compromised in Phishing Attack
In a recent press release, clothing manufacturer Next Level Apparel, announced several of its employees have been compromised in a phishing attack. The company’s statement noted that cyber criminals were able to access the email accounts, and their contents, during a timespan between February 17, 2021, and April 28, 2021.
How Ransomware Recruitment Is Turning Employees Into Accomplices
Learn the latest trend of cyber criminals recruiting your employees and key tips for defending against internal threats through staff training, access restriction, and a multi-layered security approach.
Over 1 Million Students’ Personal Info Exposed on Unsecured Database
A recent routine Internet scan discovered an unsecured online database that belongs to education service provider, OneClass. Once informed of the situation, the Canadian company acted quickly in response to the leaky database securing it within 24 hours. Although the company had reacted well, the discovery was too late as over 1 million students and rejected membership applicants had their personally identifiable information compromised.
329,000 Affected By CPA Canada Phishing Attack
After falling victim to a successful phishing attack in April, CPA Canada has disclosed that personal information of their members and users of their website has been compromised. After concluding the initial investigation, the organization has determined that following the attack unauthorized third parties gained access to the website and compromised personal information of over 329,000 members. Those affected by the breach were primarily CPA Canada magazine subscribers and website users.
The Increasing Cyber Threat of COVID-19: 3 Steps To Safer Data Security
While the number of pandemic related threats continue to surge, organizations must keep their network and data safe by turning to employee awareness training.
Ottawa Police Warning New COVID-19 Hospital Phishing Scam
Citizens of Ottawa are being warned about a new COVID-19 phishing scam that originated from The Ottawa Hospital. With concerns of the pandemic growing, cyber criminals are taking advantage of the situation and preying on the public’s fears.
360,000 Quebec Teachers Affected By Data Breach
After hackers accessed a database holding personal information for people working or having worked as teachers in Quebec, fears are that nearly 360,00 people might be affected by the data breach. Quebec’s Treasury Board revealed that the hackers were able to access the database by stealing a user code and password.
“Shark Tank” Star Loses $400K in Phishing Scam
“Shark Tank” judge, Barbara Corcoran revealed that she lost nearly $400,000 when her bookkeeper was duped by a phishing scam. Last week an invoice was sent via email from someone posing as Corcoran’s assistant to her bookkeeper. The email fraudster was in communication with the bookkeeper as they went back and forth before a payment for a renovation was approved and sent for $388,700.
2 Year Phishing Campaign Targeting Major Canadian Banks Uncovered
An intricate, two year phishing campaign with the intention of targeting 14 major Canadian banks’ customers, including many from TD Canada Trust, CIBC, Scotiabank and RBC, has recently been exposed. The extensive phishing scam targeted the banks’ customers with emails containing authentic looking PDF attachments, bank logos and authorization codes.
$100s of Thousands in Ransomware Remediation For Craftsman Collision
Hackers successfully deployed a ransomware attack infiltrating Craftsman Collision, one of BC’s largest auto repair companies. The hackers were able to secure the company’s domain name and send out phishing emails to their customers.
$2.1 Million Lost In Phishing Attack for Waterloo Brewing
A spear phishing attack in November has resulted in the Waterloo Brewery Company losing a total of $2.1 million in fraudulent wire transfers. Although the brewery believes that their system was not breached and no personal data is at risk, the financial toll was immensely heavy.