Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

“We’re tracking an active credential phishing attack targeting enterprises that uses multiple sophisticated methods for defense evasion and social engineering,” reads a message published by Microsoft via Twitter. pic.twitter.com/YpUVEfmlUH — Microsoft Security Intelligence (@MsftSecIntel) November 16, 2020.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

Learn more from this blog summarizing these trends, as presented at #CyberWarCon : [link] — Microsoft Security Intelligence (@MsftSecIntel) November 16, 2021. The CURIUM group leverage a network of fake social media accounts to trick the victims into installing malware.

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Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Two-factor authentication is a great way to protect your online accounts, and we always recommend you turn it on. Yesterday, security intelligence firm, Intel 147, revealed it had noticed an uptick of activity in threat actors providing access to services in Telegram that circumvent two-factor authentication (2FA) methods.

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BH Consulting

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

AI alleviates alert fatigue In a similar vein, Forescout’s VP of security intelligence Rik Ferguson talked about how AI can help to manage the deluge of log information that security professionals often face. Drowning in data? Every step in an attack represents an opportunity for a defender.

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Lenny Zeltser

MAY 3, 2019

Don’t share user accounts with others on your team. Many of the attack tactics involved elements of social engineering–persuasion tactics that take advantage of human psychology to trick victims into taking actions that have aided the adversaries. the G Suite security checklist ). Tired of security advice?

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CyberSecurity Insiders

DECEMBER 18, 2021

Companies deploy multiple security, intelligence and productivity monitoring tools in the hopes of working smarter and safer. Workforce Cyber Intelligence is designed for today’s modern, distributed workforce model. However, none of these solutions focus on the humans driving day-to-day operations.

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Webroot

DECEMBER 11, 2020

Hackers, never at a loss for creative deception, have engineered new tactics for exploiting the weakest links in the cybersecurity chain: ourselves! Social engineering and business email compromise (BEC) are two related cyberattack vectors that rely on human error to bypass the technology defenses businesses deploy to deter malware.

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