Cybercriminals exploit opportunity to target remote workforces

New research reveals a concentrated drive to target workers now operating remotely as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak. Phishing detection specialist RedMarlin used artificial intelligence tools and submissions to its CheckPhish.ai site to detect thousands of attacks by cybercriminals with the intent of penetrating networks and stealing corporate data. These attacks use phishing web pages to intercept credentials and logins from new remote workers that may be unfamiliar with secure logins for remote working and collaboration tools, such as Microsoft Teams and Skype. From January to February this year CheckPhish noted a 17 percent increase in credential stealing sites… [Continue Reading]