Sophisticated Social Engineering Campaign Linked to Black Basta Ransomware
Penetration Testing
MAY 13, 2024
Rapid7 analysts have uncovered a new, highly targeted social engineering campaign potentially linked to the Black Basta ransomware group.
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Penetration Testing
MAY 13, 2024
Rapid7 analysts have uncovered a new, highly targeted social engineering campaign potentially linked to the Black Basta ransomware group.
Security Through Education
FEBRUARY 20, 2024
In the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity, social engineering has undergone significant transformations over the years, propelled by advancements in technology. This article delves into the historical shifts in social engineering tactics and explores how adversaries embrace new technologies to achieve their objectives.
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Tech Republic Security
DECEMBER 12, 2023
Recruiters and anyone else involved in hiring processes should be knowledgeable about this social engineering attack threat. Get the details.
Tech Republic Security
FEBRUARY 8, 2023
The post New cybersecurity data reveals persistent social engineering vulnerabilities appeared first on TechRepublic. Ransomware was down last year, though LockBit led threat actors and employees opened a third of the toxic emails in the last six months of 2022.
CyberSecurity Insiders
MAY 1, 2023
Social engineering is a term used to describe the manipulation of people into revealing sensitive information or performing actions that they otherwise wouldn’t. Social engineering is an age-old tactic that is often used in phishing attacks. In conclusion, social engineering is a significant threat to cybersecurity.
Security Through Education
APRIL 23, 2024
Unknowingly, you have just succumbed to a technique we in social engineering refer to as “ concession.” Now imagine how powerful this would be when leveraged maliciously by a professional social engineer! This is true for social engineering tactics as well, including concession. “Oh, I can’t afford that!”
Bleeping Computer
APRIL 16, 2024
There are things that you can do to make your web apps more resistant to social engineering. Learn more from Outpost24 on securing your web applications. [.]
Security Boulevard
APRIL 11, 2023
It appears to be a case of creative social engineering by. The post Socially Engineered Into Stealing $500,000 From a Casino appeared first on Security Boulevard. She sits in a Colorado jail while the money is long gone.
Dark Reading
OCTOBER 27, 2023
The financially motivated English-speaking threat actors use advanced social engineering techniques, SIM swapping, and even threats of violence to breach targets.
Penetration Testing
MAY 13, 2024
These scams go beyond the typical emotional manipulation seen in traditional romance scams, incorporating... The post Romance Scammers Target Cryptocurrency Investors with Social Engineering and Fake Exchanges appeared first on Penetration Testing.
Security Boulevard
JULY 13, 2023
The truth is, […] The post Psychological Manipulation in Social Engineering: Unveiling the Tactics appeared first on WeSecureApp :: Simplifying Enterprise Security. The post Psychological Manipulation in Social Engineering: Unveiling the Tactics appeared first on Security Boulevard.
Identity IQ
JUNE 20, 2023
What Are Social Engineering Scams? Thanks, Your CEO This common scenario is just one example of the many ways scammers may attempt to trick you through social engineering scams. Read on to learn how to recognize social engineering attacks, their consequences, and tactics to avoid falling for them.
Security Through Education
NOVEMBER 30, 2022
By now you may be guessing what the psychic and the social engineer have in common. Both use techniques such as using social cues, making broad statements, and using probability to create the illusion of credibility. Similarly, a professional social engineer must exhibit confidence and never break pretext.
Penetration Testing
MARCH 6, 2024
Threat actors (TAs) are weaponizing a combination of social engineering, phishing infrastructure, and an advanced Android banking trojan to... The post Copybara Fraud Campaign Leverages On-Device Fraud and Social Engineering Tactics appeared first on Penetration Testing.
The Hacker News
SEPTEMBER 1, 2023
Identity services provider Okta on Friday warned of social engineering attacks orchestrated by threat actors to obtain elevated administrator permissions. “In
Security Boulevard
FEBRUARY 8, 2023
If you google the definition for social engineering, you’ll probably find something like “the use of deception to manipulate individuals […] The post Social Engineer Yourself appeared first on Security Boulevard.
Security Boulevard
MARCH 28, 2023
For now, though, human social engineers still outperform AI when it comes. The post ChatGPT Less Convincing Than Human Social Engineers in Phishing Attacks appeared first on Security Boulevard.
Heimadal Security
MARCH 18, 2022
Social engineering is a term that first emerged in social sciences, somewhat akin to the direct intervention of scientists on human society. The term ‘social engineer’ was first coined in 1894 by Van Marken, in order to highlight the idea that for handling human problems, professionals were needed.
CyberSecurity Insiders
JUNE 17, 2022
In what appears as an operation first of its kind, Interpol has arrested over 2000 criminals who launched social engineering attacks worldwide. Cyber crooks witnessed a rise in opportunities from WFH culture as they launched innovative cyber scams that led to a rise in social engineering attacks in novel forms.
Security Through Education
APRIL 5, 2023
When I first started in the social engineering field, I had no idea how much it would impact my everyday life. What exactly is social engineering? Social Engineering: What is it? What is social engineering ? What is social engineering ? Why Should I Care About Social Engineering?
Security Through Education
FEBRUARY 9, 2022
At Social-Engineer, LLC (SECOM), we define social engineering as “any act that influences a person to take an action that may or may not be in their best interest.” If you Google “social engineering,” you will get a very different and more negative definition. Breaking it Down. What is Vishing.
Security Through Education
FEBRUARY 8, 2023
If you google the definition for social engineering, you’ll probably find something like “the use of deception to manipulate individuals into divulging confidential or personal information that may be used for fraudulent purposes.” Let me share with you some ways that I’ve used social engineering on myself and how it has benefitted me.
Security Affairs
SEPTEMBER 2, 2023
Identity services provider Okta warned customers of social engineering attacks carried out by threat actors to obtain elevated administrator permissions. Okta is warning customers of social engineering attacks carried out in recent weeks by threat actors to obtain elevated administrator permissions.
Dark Reading
JUNE 13, 2023
Threat actors have grown increasingly sophisticated in applying social engineering tactics against their victims, which is key to this oft-underrated cybercriminal scam's success.
Mitnick Security
APRIL 5, 2021
Social engineering attacks account for a massive portion of all cyber attacks, and studies show that these attacks are on the rise. According to KnowBe4 , more than 90% of successful hacks and data breaches start with a common type of social engineering attack called phishing.
Security Boulevard
JULY 5, 2021
It was a master class in social engineering, one that put an organization’s security posture at risk. Social engineering attacks like phishing take advantage of an employee’s awareness of. The post Reaction to Social Engineering Indicative of Cybersecurity Culture appeared first on Security Boulevard.
Security Boulevard
FEBRUARY 1, 2024
Despite years of cybersecurity advancements, most threat actors use social engineering and stolen credentials and just log in. The post In 2023, Cybercriminals Were Still Using Social Engineering to Steal Your Credentials appeared first on Security Boulevard.
Security Boulevard
NOVEMBER 30, 2022
The post The Psychic and the Social Engineer appeared first on Security Boulevard. Do you believe in psychics? Many people turn to psychics and mediums for advice or to communicate with dead loved […].
CSO Magazine
SEPTEMBER 16, 2021
Social engineering definition. Social engineering is the art of exploiting human psychology, rather than technical hacking techniques, to gain access to buildings, systems or data. To read this article in full, please click here
Security Affairs
FEBRUARY 20, 2023
Social engineering techniques are becoming increasingly sophisticated and are exploiting multiple emerging means, such as deep fakes. The increasing use of videoconferencing platforms and the various forms of remote work also adopted in the post-emergency covid make interpersonal collaborations increasingly virtual.
Penetration Testing
APRIL 16, 2024
Threat group TA427, aligned with the North Korean government, has been... The post North Korean Hackers Hone Social Engineering Skills, Abuse DMARC to Target Foreign Policy Experts appeared first on Penetration Testing.
Security Boulevard
FEBRUARY 9, 2022
At Social-Engineer, LLC (SECOM), we define social engineering as “any act that influences a person to take an action that […]. The post Social Engineering from the Attacker Perspective appeared first on Security Boulevard.
Tech Republic Security
MAY 29, 2020
People, like computers, can be hacked using a process called social engineering, and there's a good chance a cybersecurity attack on your organization could start with this technique.
Security Through Education
JUNE 21, 2023
Social engineering is defined as influencing someone to take an action that may or may not be in a person’s best interest. Written by: Rosa Rowles At Social Engineer LLC, our purpose is to bring education and awareness to all users of technology. The amygdala “hijacks” the frontal lobe.
Security Through Education
JANUARY 4, 2023
Social engineering has become a larger threat to the healthcare industry in recent years. Clearly, we need to take notice of how social engineering attacks are targeting our vital healthcare systems. So, what exactly is social engineering? What is Social Engineering? In one case, $3.1
CSO Magazine
JUNE 24, 2022
Social engineering is involved in the vast majority of cyberattacks, but a new report from Proofpoint has revealed five common social engineering assumptions that are not only wrong but are repeatedly subverted by malicious actors in their attacks.
Duo's Security Blog
DECEMBER 14, 2023
But as it turns out, John was a victim of a phishing scam, a type of social engineering attack where the cybercriminal impersonated John’s IT department to gain his trust and trick him into revealing his login credentials. What is social engineering?
Security Through Education
OCTOBER 17, 2023
Social proof is in our nature as humans. It therefore goes without saying that it is highly effective when used in social engineering. Let’s take a closer look at social proof in social engineering. The same principle applies in social engineering.
Security Boulevard
MAY 14, 2021
These 10 facts about social engineering statistics illustrate how powerful it can be has grown and show you can protect your business. The post 10 Important Facts About Social Engineering appeared first on Security Boulevard.
Tech Republic Security
DECEMBER 23, 2020
IT security teams need to educate employees about the psychological techniques cybercriminals often use in social engineering attacks.
eSecurity Planet
JULY 29, 2021
Social engineering is a common technique that cybercriminals use to lure their victims into a false sense of security. As social engineering tactics become more advanced, it’s important to know how to identify them in the context of cybersecurity. Social engineering in cybersecurity attacks.
Heimadal Security
JANUARY 19, 2023
MailChimp announced it has been victim to a social engineering attack that threat actors successfully performed on the company`s employees and contractors. MailChimp detected the attack on January 11th, […] The post MailChimp Suffers Data Breach Due to Social Engineering Attack appeared first on Heimdal Security Blog.
Security Boulevard
MAY 16, 2023
Social engineering is a type of cybersecurity attack that aims to manipulate victims into sharing personal information, revealing account login, or exposing sensitive information that compromises their personal and/or company’s security, privacy, and finances.
Security Boulevard
JULY 12, 2021
The post Propaganda as a Social Engineering Tool appeared first on Security Boulevard. Now, the mantra should be, “don’t automatically believe what you see.” Deep fakes, propaganda, misinformation and disinformation campaigns are.
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