HP released its quarterly HP Wolf Security Threat Insights Report, uncovering cybercriminal tactics such as exploiting open redirects, overdue invoice lures, and Living-off-the-Land (LotL) techniques. By utilizing real-world data, HP helps organizations combat evolving cyber threats, including 'Cat-Phishing' through open redirect vulnerabilities. Cybercriminals are resorting to methods like using legitimate tools such as Windows BITS and embedding malware in fake invoices, indicating a shift towards more sophisticated yet cost-effective attacks
HP's defense-in-depth strategy involves threat containment to counter detection failures, enhancing endpoint security through hardware-enforced measures. The report underscores the importance of proactive security measures in the face of diverse attack vectors, with HP Wolf Security customers reported to have clicked on 40 billion potential threats without any breaches. HP's application isolation technology plays a crucial role in mitigating threats that manage to bypass traditional security tools, providing valuable insights into threat actor strategies and cybersecurity trends. https://www.darkreading.com/vulnerabilities-threats/hp-catches-cybercriminals-cat-phishing-users