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FIFA World Cup 2026 Ticket Scams Hit the Workplace

The FBI is warning fans that criminals are spoofing FIFA's ticketing site ahead of the 2026 World Cup. Here is why event-themed lures land in employee inboxes and how to train your team to spot them.

Marcus Chen·6/7/2026·7 min read
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Chinese Spy Used Spear Phishing to Steal NASA Defense Software

A Chinese national posed as U.S.-based researchers for years, using spear-phishing emails to trick NASA employees and military personnel into handing over restricted aerospace software. The case is a masterclass in why identity verification matters.

Marcus Chen·4/30/2026·7 min read
A colorful party invitation envelope being opened, symbolizing a potential phishing scam
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Fake Party Invitations Are the Newest Phishing Trap

Cybercriminals are spoofing Paperless Post, Evite, and Punchbowl to send fake party invitations that exploit your fear of missing out. Here's how the scam works and how to protect yourself.

Rachel Andersen·4/29/2026·7 min read
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Quishing in 2026: The QR Phishing Tricks Your Tools Still Miss

QR code phishing has evolved far beyond a simple scan-and-steal. Split codes, Unicode fakes, CAPTCHA gates, and state-sponsored campaigns are rewriting the rulebook — and most security stacks still can't read a QR code.

Elena Vasquez·4/22/2026·13 min read
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ATHR Vishing-as-a-Service: AI Voice Scams Go Plug and Play

A new criminal toolkit called ATHR bundles AI voice agents, phishing emails, and real-time credential harvesting into a single browser-based platform. Here's how vishing-as-a-service is reshaping social engineering and what your organization can do about it.

Marcus Chen·4/19/2026·10 min read
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Booking.com Breach Fuels Targeted Phishing: How to Protect Your Team

Hackers breached Booking.com and are already using stolen reservation data to launch hyper-targeted phishing attacks via email, WhatsApp, and phone. Here's what organizations need to know and how to prepare employees for these real-world social engineering tactics.

Rachel Andersen·4/15/2026·9 min read