Today’s travel industry relies on a vast digital ecosystem. For consumers, the ease of online reservations lends convenience and a seamless experience in booking their business travel or vacation. But as ever, fraudsters are waiting in the wings, looking for opportunities to attack companies such as hotels and travel vendors. Bad actors might attempt an … Continued
Multi-factor authentication (MFA) was once perceived as a powerful defense tactic – a silver bullet that made your organization more secure. But attackers have quickly adapted and found ways to compromise it, and it’s now a preferred attack vector for adversaries. So what happens when the defenses your enterprise depends on for protection can’t stop … Continued
The online commercial banking industry is facing a growing risk from pervasive MFA compromise from man-in-the-middle (MITM) reverse proxy phishing attacks. These attacks slip past unsuspecting consumers and financial services as they ravage financial systems and personal security. Just how hidden are these threats? One of our customers flagged a staggering 175,000 man-in-the-middle phishing sessions … Continued
What a well-coordinated cross-industry focus on stopping romance and investment scams should look like. Last year romance and investment scams escalated exponentially, signaling we should batten the hatches for 2024. These scams are effective because the bad actor has researched and learned over time which populations are most vulnerable and then hyper targets them, using … Continued
Arkose Labs recently reviewed various 2023 security reports, confirming that phishing attacks are “now the most common form of cybercrime, with an estimated 3.5 billion spam emails sent every day.” Phishing has been with us for decades and consumers and employees fall for it daily. And what happens—customers give up the credentials for their banking … Continued
Thanks to various 2023 security reports, we know phishing attacks are now the most common form of cybercrime, with an estimated close to 3.5 billion spam emails sent every day. In 2022, reports indicated that the worldwide average cost of a data breach amounted to $4.35 million, with the US experiencing an average data breach … Continued
According to a recent 2023 security report, phishing attacks are now the most common form of cybercrime, with an estimated 3.4 billion spam emails sent each day.1 Although Google typically blocks around 100 million phishing emails daily, 92% of businesses report they’ve still received at least one compromised email.2 As a result, bad actors continue … Continued
The convenience and allure of online travel websites cannot be overstated. From booking flights to securing accommodations, these platforms offer seamless experiences for travelers worldwide. However, the dark side of this digital realm emerges in the form of sophisticated bots. Automated bots can infiltrate travel websites with the intention of exploiting vulnerabilities and stealing loyalty … Continued
Arkose Labs conducted a comprehensive analysis of current threats across various industries in 2022 to identify the frequency and types of attacks in today’s landscape. Here, we share valuable insights into emerging threats for telecom and streaming media organizations, while identifying best practices for a more secure future. The year 2023 has brought with it … Continued
Phishing attacks continue to be one of the most used attack methods by bad actors to steal sensitive information. As per the latest statistics produced by the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3), phishing attacks are the number one crime type method and account for 37.5% of all the reported complaints (total cases 800,944)1. The … Continued
