Top 5 Phishing Exploits of 2024: Abnormal Security Report and More | Cybersecurity Today

In this episode of Cybersecurity Today, host Jim Love delves into Abnormal Security's end-of-year report outlining the top five phishing exploits of 2024 and their predictions for 2025. The episode covers cryptocurrency fraud, weaponized file sharing services, multi-channel phishing, business email compromise, and email account takeovers. Additionally, it highlights the alarming rise of text-based job scams, the takedown of a major vishing ring in Spain and Peru, and a $5 million U.S. reward to disrupt North Korean IT schemes. Stay informed on the latest cybersecurity threats and protections.

00:00 Introduction to Cybersecurity Today 00:27 Top Phishing Exploits of 2024 00:37 Cryptocurrency Fraud and File Sharing Scams 01:54 Multi-Channel Phishing and Business Email Compromise 03:10 Email Account Takeover and Future Predictions 04:39 Rise of Task Scams 06:53 Massive Vishing Operation Busted 08:42 North Korean IT Worker Fraud 11:15 Conclusion and Final Thoughts