Phishing

HoxHunt reports AI-generated phishing increased from 4% to 56% of phishing attempts in December.

AI-driven phishing is scaling attacks — defenders must use AI across the entire attack chain to stop breaches.

Novel A0Backdoor spread in Teams phishing operation Intrusions involving the new A0Backdoor malware have been targeted at financial and healthcare entities as part of a new phishing campaign exploiting Microsoft Teams, according to BleepingComputer.

The phishing campaigns target those applying for land-use permits, using details like property addresses, case numbers, and official names to lend credibility.

The scam involves emails that appear to be official government notifications, using urgent language like "Important Disclosures."

Derrick Van Yeboah, 40, admitted his role in the conspiracy to commit wire fraud on Thursday and agreed to pay more than $10 million in restitution.

LastPass has alerted users regarding the delivery of fraudulent security alerts aimed at exfiltrating master passwords as part of a phishing campaign that has been underway since Mar. 1, Security Affairs reports.