Nonprofits Under Siege: Cyber-Attacks Surge as Email Threats Skyrocket!
Nonprofit organizations are seeing a surge in phishing and malware attacks, with a 35.2% rise in email-based threats. Criminals target donor data and financial transactions, crafting scams that bypass security filters. Nonprofits, often lacking robust cybersecurity resources, must strengthen defenses to protect their operations and maintain public trust.
Hot Take:
Nonprofits are getting more attention than a kid with a sticky note on their back that says, “Kick Me!” But instead of kicks, they’re getting hit with cyber-attacks. Who knew goodwill and charity would make you a cybercriminal’s dream target?
Key Points:
- Email-based cyber-attacks on nonprofits have jumped by 35.2% in the past year.
- Nonprofits are attractive targets due to limited cybersecurity resources and high-trust environments.
- Business Email Compromise (BEC) and Vendor Email Compromise (VEC) schemes exploit these vulnerabilities.
- Credential phishing has surged by 50.4%, and malware attacks have increased by 26.2%.
- AI-native email security solutions are recommended to combat these sophisticated attacks.
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