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Researchers at INKY warn that criminals are impersonating the US Department of Homeland Security to launch phishing scams. ... Read more
Published on: 04-30-2025
A friend of mine got a call on his phone and he regrettably picked it up. The number was 267-332-3644. The area code is from Bucks County, PA, where he used to live many years ago. ... Read more
Published on: 04-30-2025
The number of infostealers delivered via phishing emails increased by 84% last year, according to a new report from IBM’s X-Force researchers. Threat actors are using these malware strains to steal credentials for use in follow-on attacks. ... Read more
Published on: 04-30-2025
Ever since Microsoft’s initial announcement on February 13, 2025, about a Russian nation-state phishing campaign using "device code phishing," many people have been wondering what it is. This post will tell you what device code phishing is and how to defend against it. ... Read more
Published on: 04-29-2025
Scammers are exploiting the death of Pope Francis to launch social engineering attacks, according to researchers at Check Point. ... Read more
Published on: 04-29-2025
Do your users love The Inside Man? See more of beloved character AJ, now in SecurityCoach! ... Read more
Published on: 04-29-2025
We're thrilled to announce the launch of KnowBe4 Academy—a comprehensive learning ecosystem designed specifically for security administrators, IT professionals and team members who manage KnowBe4's security products and platform. ... Read more
Published on: 04-25-2025
A social engineering campaign is abusing Zoom's remote control feature to take control of victims’ computers and install malware, according to researchers at security firm Trail of Bits. ... Read more
Published on: 04-25-2025
A new report from Valimail has found that 50% of organizations lack effective protection against email spoofing. ... Read more
Published on: 04-24-2025
Recently, I received an email at work from a company with whom I've had previous interactions. The email lacked context and contained an attachment, immediately raising suspicion. ... Read more
Published on: 04-24-2025
A new report from Sophos found that ransomware attacks accounted for over 90% of incident response cases involving medium-sized businesses in 2024, as well as 70% of cases involving small businesses. ... Read more
Published on: 04-23-2025
According to our independent survey of individuals across the UK, USA, Netherlands, France, Denmark, Sweden, the DACH region, and Africa who use a laptop as part of their work, 90.1% find simulated phishing tests relevant. What’s more, 90.7% agreed that these simulations improve their awareness of real phishing attacks. ... Read more
Published on: 04-23-2025
Have you ever walked down a street with broken windows, burnt out cars, graffiti and felt a bit uneasy? There's a reason for that, and it's not just about aesthetics. ... Read more
Published on: 04-22-2025
Cybercriminals are increasingly using AI tools to assist in malicious activities, according to Microsoft’s latest Cyber Signals report. ... Read more
Published on: 04-22-2025
Before we get to the article, we could use your input on a new promotion. What if you could earn cash by simply sharing INKY blog posts with your friends and colleagues? Receive a $5 reward for each shared post, payable every time you accumulate $50 in rewards. Sounds easy,... Read more
Published on: 04-24-2025
Under the current administration, the United States has experienced significant shifts in immigration and deportation policies. In fact, Homeland Security officials said that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) carried out more than 32,000 arrests in the first 50 days of the new administration.1 The deportation efforts have individuals, families, and... Read more
Published on: 04-15-2025
Staying informed is the first line of defense when you’re a Managed Service Provider (MSP), protecting your customers from email security threats. To help you stay ahead of that curve, we’re happy to share INKY’s 2024-2025 Email Security Annual Report. Let's dive into some of the key insights that will... Read more
Published on: 03-25-2025
The rapid explosion of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has permeated nearly every industry across the globe. For those of us in email security, AI brings both positive and negative ramifications. When used for good, AI is an incredible tool in the never-ending battle against phishing attacks. However, over on the evil... Read more
Published on: 01-30-2025
In a significant milestone for global cybersecurity, the United Nations General Assembly has adopted a new, legally binding treaty on cybercrime. This treaty, known as the United Nations Convention against Cybercrime, represents a crucial step in the ongoing battle against digital threats. With cybercrime affecting over two-thirds of the global... Read more
Published on: 01-09-2025
As a Managed Service Provider (MSP), your days are filled with a myriad of tasks, from monitoring client systems to resolving complex IT issues. But what if you could find more time in your day to take on new customers and expand your business? We’d like to share four tips... Read more
Published on: 12-05-2024
Cyber Monday sales are expected to hit a record $13.2 billion on Monday, which is 6.1% more than in 2023.1 While this is great for online retailers, it’s important to remember that cybercriminals are just as excited as you are about the holiday rush. ... Read more
Published on: 12-02-2024
When Telegram CEO, Pavel Durov, was arrested in August of 2024 it put the spotlight on the criminal use of third-party platforms. The arrest came because of what officials believed to be a lack of moderation and cooperation from Telegram in fighting crimes against children. While crimes of this nature... Read more
Published on: 11-15-2024
Email security is more critical than ever, and for good reason. Phishing and spoofing attacks continue to wreak havoc on organizations of all sizes. One of the best defenses against these threats is the DMARC (Domain-based Message Authentication Reporting and Conformance) protocol, which helps prevent unauthorized use of your domain... Read more
Published on: 10-16-2024
Gone are the days when phishing emails could be identified with just a discerning eye. Those tell-tale grammar, punctuation, and usage errors were quickly corrected, thanks to generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Large Language Models (LLMs). Next to arrive on the scene were AI tools designed to detect AI generated... Read more
Published on: 10-04-2024
QR code phishing has become one of the most rapidly growing forms of phishing, especially since QR codes gained popularity during the global pandemic. Recently, INKY has observed a new evolution of this tactic, where QR codes are constructed using HTML tables and ASCII characters. We've noticed this technique emerging... Read more
Published on: 08-29-2024
It’s no secret that as a Managed Service Provider (MSP) you’re at the forefront of integrating and managing artificial intelligence (AI) solutions for your clients. While AI offers an array of benefits, from enhancing operational efficiency to proactive security measures, not every organization has the knowledge and understanding necessary to... Read more
Published on: 08-20-2024
If you’ve ever bought a raffle ticket, purchased a lottery ticket, or called into a radio station for concert tickets, you’ve pictured yourself on the winning side of a prize. It’s a nice feeling. Whether you chalk it up to serotonin, dopamine, or human nature, winning makes us feel good.... Read more
Published on: 07-25-2024
Millions of companies worldwide are reeling from the major cyber outage caused by a faulty system update released by the cloud-based cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike. Slated by some as causing ‘global chaos’, the outage has impacted hospitals, police stations, airlines, banks, stock exchanges, consumers, and more.1 ... Read more
Published on: 07-19-2024
Black Friday has nothing on Amazon Prime Day. ... Read more
Published on: 07-16-2024
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