Security Boulevard

MAY 10, 2022

That’s the highest volume of attempts spotted in a single month since APWG first initiated its reporting program back in 2004. They can do that by leveraging security awareness training to augment their familiarity with phishing attacks and other social engineering techniques.

Risk 52

Risk Phishing Digital transformation Security Awareness 52

Jane Frankland

APRIL 28, 2022

Targeted attacks like these, plus social engineering, specifically phishing – where attackers pose as a trusted source, prey on human vulnerability, and use email or malicious websites to gain the information they want – are effective but they aren’t the only problem. Many organisations have reported on the situation.

CISO 130

CISO Mobile Technology Risk 130

eSecurity Planet

MAY 5, 2021

FireMon is a Dallas-based vendor for cybersecurity, compliance, and risk mitigation started in 2004. In-house and third-party red teams refine penetration testing by targeting specific attack vectors, utilizing social engineering, and avoiding detection. See our in-depth write up on predecessor Verodin. Red Teaming.

Penetration Testing 69

Penetration Testing Risk Technology Marketing 69

Kali Linux

MARCH 28, 2023

Quick history lesson It all began in 2004, with Whoppix , a security operating system based on Knoppix. Longer history lesson Knoppix - Initial two weeks work Whoppix (White-Hat and knOPPIX) came about as the founder, @Muts, was doing an in-person air-gap network penetration test lasting for two weeks in 2004.

InfoSec 52

InfoSec Penetration Testing Architecture Software 52

The Last Watchdog

MAY 30, 2023

Cyber threats have steadily intensified each year since I began writing about privacy and cybersecurity for USA TODAY in 2004. Companies can prevent social engineering attacks by steeping employees in cyber hygiene and warning them about the sneaky ways cybercriminals launch cyberattacks.

Cloud Migration 188

Cloud Migration Passwords Cybersecurity Cyber threats 188

eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Social engineering attacks soon found use in the digital space. 2004 saw the first worm designed to infect cell phones in Cabir. One of the first instances was the Love Letter virus of 2000. It also would actively shut down antivirus processes to evade detection and removal.

Malware 140

Malware Ransomware Antivirus Internet 140

Herjavec Group

AUGUST 26, 2021

1970-1995 — Kevin Mitnick — Beginning in 1970, Kevin Mitnick penetrates some of the most highly-guarded networks in the world, including Nokia and Motorola, using elaborate social engineering schemes, tricking insiders into handing over codes and passwords, and using the codes to access internal computer systems.

Cybercrime 135

Cybercrime Computers and Electronics Banking Hacking 135

Security Boulevard

APRIL 8, 2022

Operating since about 2004, they regularly target insider information on large governments and international operations. Social engineering training. Social Engineering Training and Two-Factor Authentication Two-factor authentication and social engineering training are both are highly effective countermeasures to put in place.

Social Engineering 72

Social Engineering Backups Malware Ransomware 72