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In Q3 2024, Cofense Intelligence detected a malicious email every 45 seconds bypassing a customer's secure email gateway. Get key insights about current threat tactics and techniques in the latest Phishing Intelligence Trends Review. Download the report to learn more: https://lnkd.in/eKxR_TUu.

At Cofense, we act as an added layer of defense against malicious emails that bypass our clients' perimeter defenses. Every day, our analysts intercept thousands of phishing attacks that both traditional and AI-powered SEGs missed. Check out our SEG-miss database to evaluate your SEG's performance: https://lnkd.in/gsxehnaS.

In an age where online convenience reigns, the risk of identity theft via scam websites has skyrocketed, threatening personal security and digital trust. Our analysts in the Cofense Phishing Defense Center have observed a recent threat that attempts to steal identities by demanding uploads of government IDs and using facial recognition. Read about it in our most recent blog: https://lnkd.in/g-AM2xaM.

BREAKING: This week, Cofense Intelligence identified a spam campaign using customer support web forms to deliver a new form of malware. The newly identified Remote Access Trojan (RAT), named I2Parcae, can disable Windows Defender, steal browser cookies, and provide remote access to infected systems. It spreads via automated spam messages with links disguised as adult content. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eqKuCEc9.

Our Q3 Phishing Intelligence Trends webinar is tomorrow, are you signed up yet? ? Don’t miss this opportunity to hear directly from our analysts about the latest trends and tactics threat actors are employing to bypass perimeter defenses. Secure your spot today: https://lnkd.in/ePzN-Cfk.

Every day, we thwart thousands of phishing attacks that slip past both conventional and AI-driven Secure Email Gateways (SEGs). View our SEG-miss database to see how your SEG fares: https://lnkd.in/gsxehnaS.

Cofense Intelligence has identified a deceptive credential phishing campaign falsely claiming that President-elect Donald Trump was assassinated. These emails, targeting the professional services and mining sectors, impersonate The New York Times. This is a dangerous attempt to exploit current events and trick recipients into clicking a malicious link. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/ei9zNwhT.

At Cofense, we believe that AI-based tools can enhance email security, but they are not an infallible solution. To combat increasingly sophisticated phishing campaigns that exploit AI and machine learning, leveraging human intelligence at scale is essential. Read more about how human intelligence can help fill the email security gap here: https://lnkd.in/eH6AMa4m.

We are excited to be exhibiting at the USDA Tech Expo today. Visit our booth to discuss how we can enhance your defenses against phishing threats that bypass your secure email gateway. Not attending USDA Tech Expo this year? Not a problem - we're hosting a webinar on November 20th. Tune in to learn from our analysts about the key trends shaping the email security landscape: https://lnkd.in/ePzN-Cfk.

The Cofense Phishing Defense Center (PDC) is staying on top of the latest threats. In this blog, PDC analysts dive into the intricacies of PythonRATLoader and its connection with malicious tools like XWorm. Discover how these tools are being used by cybercriminals here: https://lnkd.in/dEP4Y5j9.