Coveware’s Ransomware Attacks Report for Q4 2020

📄 PDF Files Are Now Cybercriminals’ Favorite Weapon

📩 22% of cyberattacks are hiding inside PDFs. Not ransomware files. Not shady links. Trusted PDFs.
🔍 These attacks often bypass antivirus filters, using embedded scripts and code to quietly steal data or take control of systems.
📊 New data shows 68% of cyberattacks begin via email – and users rarely hesitate to open a PDF from a known source.
🧠 It’s social engineering meets stealth malware – and your team may be clicking without ever realizing they’re under attack.
🛡️ AUMINT.io uses AI-driven PDF scanning, behavioral threat analysis, and real-time email monitoring to detect and stop these attacks before they hit your inbox.
💡 Don’t wait for the breach to happen. Book your security session today and let us help you shut the door on silent threats.

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PDF Files Are Now Cybercrime’s Favorite Weapon

🚨 A single PDF can take down your entire system – and attackers know it. 2024 has seen a surge in PDF-based phishing attacks, where malware is hidden inside innocent-looking documents. Unlike traditional phishing emails, these bypass security filters, evade detection, and steal sensitive data before you even realize it.

🔍 Why are these attacks exploding?

PDFs are universally trusted – Employees open them without hesitation.

Hackers use zero-day exploits – Security tools can’t block what they don’t know.

Embedded scripts launch malware instantly, often without clicking a link.

💡 What stops them?
✅ AI-driven threat detection – Identifies risks before damage occurs.
✅ Zero-trust document analysis – Ensures every file is safe before it’s opened.
✅ Proactive security intelligence – Protects against evolving threats.

AUMINT.io specializes in stopping invisible cyber threats before they reach you. Book a consultation now before your inbox becomes the next attack vector.

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Smishing Attacks Are Getting Smarter – Are You Protected?

📱 Hackers are ditching phishing emails and moving to text messages. Smishing attacks are now leveraging AI, spoofed numbers, and zero-click malware to infiltrate organizations and steal data.

🚨 Why should businesses worry?

Employees often mix personal and work devices, creating security blind spots.

Fake texts mimic banks, IT support, and delivery services – tricking even security-conscious users.

Clicking a single malicious link can compromise entire corporate networks.

🔍 The latest wave of smishing attacks has led to bank fraud, account takeovers, and unauthorized data access. Cybercriminals are moving fast – and traditional mobile security isn’t enough.

💡 What’s the solution?
✅ AI-powered smishing detection to block fraudulent texts before they reach employees.
✅ Zero-trust security to prevent unauthorized access to corporate systems.
✅ Real-time threat monitoring to stay ahead of evolving attacks.

AUMINT.io is securing businesses from the next generation of smishing threats. Book a consultation now before the next attack hits your inbox.

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Data Breaches Are Exploding – Is Your Authentication Strong Enough?

🚨 Data breaches skyrocketed 490% in early 2024, exposing millions of records from major companies like Ticketmaster, 23andMe, and Snowflake. Yet, many organizations still rely on outdated authentication methods that hackers exploit with ease.

🔑 The biggest lesson? Passwords alone are no longer enough. AI-driven attacks, credential stuffing, and social engineering tactics are evolving faster than security teams can keep up. Companies that fail to upgrade their authentication strategies are leaving the door wide open for cybercriminals.

💡 What works now?
✅ Passwordless authentication – Eliminates password-based vulnerabilities.
✅ Adaptive MFA – Uses real-time risk signals for smarter verification.
✅ Behavioral analytics – Detects anomalies before they escalate.

AUMINT.io delivers next-gen authentication solutions to safeguard your organization –
Book a consultation now before your data is next.

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⚖️ AI Is Your New Junior Lawyer – But at What Cost?

🔍 Leading barristers are now calling AI “a high-performing junior lawyer” – and they’re not wrong.
💼 Legal firms are boosting productivity by automating document drafting, case analysis, and research.
⚠️ But here’s the catch: AI adoption is quietly exposing sensitive legal data to unprecedented risks.
🧠 From prompt injection and shadow AI use to poisoned models, attackers are seeing law firms as low-hanging fruit.
🔐 AUMINT.io detects unauthorized AI usage, monitors data integrity, and protects client confidentiality across workflows.
🚨 You can’t afford to innovate without security. AI risk is no longer theoretical – it’s already here.
📞 Book your AI threat assessment with AUMINT.io and protect your legal operations before it’s too late.

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📢 50% of Cyberattacks Target Critical Infrastructure – Are You Prepared?

⚡ 50% of cyberattacks now focus on critical infrastructure like electricity and water systems. Is your organization safe?

🔒 With outdated technology and increasing automation, these sectors are prime targets for cybercriminals.

🚨 Protect your business from devastating cyberattacks and service disruptions.

Get in touch with AUMINT.io for proactive defense.

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📢 The “Russian Seashell Blizzard” – Why Your Organization Is At Risk.

🔥 A new cyberattack campaign, “Russian Seashell Blizzard,” is targeting organizations worldwide. With multi-layered attack tactics, it’s catching businesses off guard.

🛡️ These attackers use everything from phishing to zero-day vulnerabilities to infiltrate systems and steal valuable data.

🔒 Don’t wait for your business to become a victim. Protect your assets before it’s too late.

Schedule a consultation with AUMINT.io today.

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📢 Family offices are not immune to cyberattacks – here’s why.

🔐 Cybercriminals are increasingly targeting family offices, seeing them as easy prey. These organizations handle sensitive financial data but often lack the robust cybersecurity systems of larger institutions.

🛡️ The risk is real. Phishing, wire fraud, and ransomware attacks are just a few ways hackers are compromising family offices today.

🛑 Don’t wait for an attack to hit – protect your assets and reputation now.

Secure your family office with AUMINT.io.

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Social engineering is evolving fast – are you ready?

📢 Deepfake CEO scams, AI-driven phishing, and MFA bypass attacks are making traditional security useless. Cybercriminals aren’t hacking your systems – they’re hacking your people.

🛑 Firewalls won’t stop an employee from approving a fake request. The only defense is real-time AI detection and behavioral security.

🔍 AUMINT.io detects AI-generated attacks, impersonation fraud, and social engineering tactics before they succeed. Your security strategy needs to evolve – fast.

Protect your business before it’s too late.

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🔓 Your Supply Chain Is Your Biggest Cybersecurity Risk – Here’s Why

🚨 One weak vendor can take down your entire organization. The SolarWinds attack proved how cybercriminals infiltrate trusted software to unleash chaos. Are your third-party providers truly secure?

📉 Modern software dependencies are a hacker’s playground. Open-source libraries, APIs, and cloud services create invisible entry points for attacks like dependency confusion and repository hijacking.

🛡️ Proactive security is the only solution. ASPM helps monitor vulnerabilities, enforce zero-trust, and block threats before they strike. Is your security posture ready?

🔗 Act now – Secure your supply chain with AUMINT.io!

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