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Miami Herald
27-03-2025
- Business
- Miami Herald
TitanHQ Launches ‘State of Email Security in 2025' Report
GALWAY, IRELAND, AND SHELTON, CT / ACCESS Newswire / March 27, 2025 / TitanHQ, the leading email security provider for over two decades, will launch its brand new 'State of Email Security in 2025' annual report on March 26th. Commissioned by TitanHQ and conducted by Osterman research in February 2025, the study draws on fresh threat intelligence and responses from over 250 IT professionals across the US, Canada, UK, and the EU. The email security report highlights the tactics cybercriminals are using right now to breach organizations. To qualify, respondents had to work at organizations with between 100 and 1,000 employees, or at an MSP (managed service provider) and be responsible for several aspects of the email security strategy at their organization. The findings reflect a cross-industry perspective, with all participants actively managing email security and using Microsoft 365 as their primary cloud email platform. The report dives into today's most urgent email-based threats, uncovering troubling developments in phishing techniques, the use of offensive AI, and the growing sophistication of cyberattacks. Key focus areas include Credential Harvesting, Natural Language Processing (NLP), AI in Cybersecurity, emerging threat trends and 2025 forecasts. The data points to one clear takeaway: organizations can no longer afford to rely on outdated defenses. Key stats from the Phishing Threat Trends Report (March 2025) Email Security Incidents 79% of the organizations experienced at least one cybersecurity incident type in the previous 12 of organizations experienced between 2 and 4 types of incidents.93% of respondents recognize that email presents an area of ever-changing threat requiring constant vigilance and up-to-date solutions. Threat Types 77% of respondents expect the threat dynamics to stay the same or get worse over the next 12 months. Email Security Priorities The highest priority areas in 2025 are: Protection against: AI-enhanced that use deepfake audio or takeover of data for use in extortion. BEC ATTACKS One in five organizations lost money through a business email compromise attack over the previous 12 months.56.3% of respondents anticipate that the threat level of BEC attacks against their organization will increase in 2025 Ronan Kavanagh, CEO at TitanHQ comments,"The report uncovers alarming trends in the evolving landscape of email security threats for 2025, drawing on data from the latest Osterman Survey and TitanHQ threat intelligence. One of the most concerning developments is the rise of offensive AI, which is rapidly increasing the sophistication, volume, and evasiveness of cyberattacks. Half of those surveyed experienced 2 to 4 different types of incidents in the past year. Organizations must now adopt advanced AI defenses to stay ahead of these threats. Threat actors continue to evolve their tactics-targeting MFA, deploying new BEC variants, exploiting QR codes, and even experimenting with deepfakes. Unsurprisingly, major breaches and high-profile incidents followed in their wake. The "State of Email Security in 2025" report is a must-read for all cybersecurity teams and MSPs who want to stay ahead of emerging threats. It offers valuable insights and practical strategies to help you stay ahead of emerging risks and strengthen your organisation's security posture." To read the 'State of Email Security in 2025' annual report, including all its analysis and findings please visit our website The State of Email Security in 2025 About TitanHQ TitanHQ is a 25-year-old multi-award-winning SaaS cybersecurity platform that delivers a layered security solution to businesses globally. It offers cutting-edge technologies and robust solutions to protect SMBs and MSPs against phishing attacks, malware, ransomware, and other cyberattacks that can compromise data and disrupt operations. Contact Information Dryden Geary Head of Marketinginfo@ 353 91 545555
Yahoo
02-03-2025
- Yahoo
Should You Trust That Random QR Code?
You could probably tell the difference between a real text message and one sent by a scammer. The phishing text likely has a sense of urgency, asks for payment as a gift card and might make you wrinkle your brow at some of the wording. But could you tell a fake QR code from a legitimate one? Many of us are familiar enough with phishing scams -- where thieves impersonate a trusted sender to deliver a malicious web address -- to steer clear. But it can be significantly harder to recognize QR phishing, sometimes called Quishing or QRishing. Unlike phishing, in which you can typically see the web address to identify its legitimacy, there's no way to easily distinguish between the QR code for a menu or a parking payment app with one that takes you to a fraudulent site with a malicious download. The number of QR phishing attempts soared from 0.8% in 2022 to 12.4% in 2024, according to a recent Phishing Threat Trends Report from Egress. Although you can try to avoid QR codes altogether, there are many times when we have to rely on them to pull up menus or pay for parking. "To protect yourself from QR phishing, ensure your mobile device's security settings are up to date and use trusted security software," said Lisa Plaggemier, executive director of the National Cybersecurity Alliance. Plaggemier also recommends that you only scan QR codes from reputable sources, whether on a physical sign, website or email. And if a QR code seems suspicious or directs you to a site requesting sensitive information, stop immediately. QR phishing or QRishing is a cyber attack that uses QR codes linked to sites that trick users into downloading malicious content or providing sensitive information. After the victim has downloaded the content, the attackers steal user information such as passwords, financial data and other personally identifiable information, or PII. The information can then be used to commit identity theft and financial fraud. The trouble is, with QR codes, you may not be able to tell the difference between a malicious code and a legitimate one until you've scanned it. However, use your intuition. If you're at a gas pump and there is a random QR code beneath a questionable sticker, it's likely not worth scanning. Always be skeptical of any QR codes you see and consider their source. Be extremely suspicious of QR codes in the following places: Airports Restaurants Bus stops Flyers such as fake parking tickets Phony emails and text messages And remember that it's always possible for someone to place a sticker with a malicious code over a legitimate code on a sign, parking meter or other trusted location. Take a moment to examine public QR codes for signs of tampering. Watch out for QR codes from unsolicited text messages and emails, and be extra cautious of QR codes that promise free goods or prizes. To avoid QRishing scams, always use a trusted QR code scanner app that includes security features that can detect malicious links. You could try TrendMicro's QR Code scanner, QR & Barcode Reader by Gamma Play or QR Code Reader by TeaCapps. As a last resort, be sure to double-check the URLs you are being sent before clicking on them. Particularly for URLs that include common misspellings of popular company names or ones that merely contain the name of a trusted company within an untrusted domain name. If you're the victim of QRishing scam, it's important to report the crime and protect your information. Any information you've given to the scammers may be compromised, including your name, address, Social Security number and financial accounts. Contact your bank and inform them that your account has been compromised. You should immediately change your passwords, scan your devices for malware and implement multi-factor authentication if you haven't already. Also check your credit reports for fraudulent activity and consider freezing your credit. Here are some additional resources for victims of QR code scams: Federal Trade Commission -- The FTC has an online reporting site so that consumers can report fraud. You can also call the FTC's Consumer Response Center at (877) 382-4357 to file a fraud report by phone. -- The FTC also offers this site to help consumers report cases of identity theft, get a recovery plan and put it into action. You can also call the FTC Identity Theft Hotline at 1-877-IDTHEFT (1-877-438-4338). Social Security Administration -- The Social Security Administration offers resources for those who have had their Social Security number stolen. You can also report it to the Social Security Administration at or by calling its Office of Inspector General fraud hotline at 1-800-269-0271.
