Tag: Social engineering (security)

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Social Engineering and AI Fuel Unprecedented Cybersecurity Threats in 2025

Cybersecurity threats have evolved dramatically in 2025 with Clickfix attacks surging 500% and AI-powered business email compromise scams becoming increasingly sophisticated. These emerging tactics specifically target human psychology rather than technological vulnerabilities, according to new threat intelligence analysis.

Social Engineering Attacks Surge as Cybercriminals Shift Tactics

Cybersecurity threats are undergoing a significant transformation in 2025, with attackers increasingly focusing on human psychology rather than technological vulnerabilities, according to recent threat intelligence reports. Mimecast’s latest Global Threat Intelligence Report, which analyzed trillions of signals from January to September 2025, indicates that social engineering techniques and artificial intelligence abuse are becoming the weapons of choice for modern cybercriminals.

by Priya Kapoor
Cybersecurity

Prosper Lending Platform Hit by Major Data Breach Exposing Millions

Peer-to-peer lending service Prosper has reportedly suffered a significant cyberattack compromising sensitive personal information of millions. The breach exposed Social Security numbers, addresses, and income levels according to data breach notification services.

Massive Data Breach at Leading Peer-to-Peer Lender

Prosper Marketplace, a prominent peer-to-peer lending platform, has reportedly experienced a substantial data breach affecting millions of customers, according to recent cybersecurity reports. Sources indicate that approximately 17.6 million individuals have had their sensitive personal information compromised in what appears to be one of the larger financial data breaches of recent years.

by Priya Kapoor