CyberSecurity Insiders

DECEMBER 15, 2021

This documented list of known and unknown assets will help you close outstanding gaps ahead of the holiday rush. These mobile devices need protection against the key threat vectors for mobile including social engineering, especially phishing, as well as network level, device level, and application-level threats.

Mobile 122

Mobile Social Engineering Artificial Intelligence Ransomware 122

Security Affairs

JULY 19, 2019

.” Both macro builders allow crooks to easily create malicious Office documents that are usually involved in hacking campaigns as a first-stage loader for other malware. It allows crooks to generate a malicious payload for social-engineering spam campaigns, the author was offering it as a service for a three-month license of $120.

Malware 99

Malware Social Engineering Advertising Antivirus 99

Centraleyes

MARCH 13, 2025

Case in Point : In 2019, First American Title Insurance Company experienced a significant data exposure incident, revealing sensitive customer documents due to a vulnerability in their document-sharing application. Endpoint Security: Utilize firewalls, antivirus software, and intrusion detection systems to prevent unauthorized access.

Cybersecurity 52

Cybersecurity Financial Services Risk Encryption 52

Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 1, 2019

Today, weaponized Microsoft office documents with macros, are one of the most common and more effective methods to deliver malware, because they also rely on simple social engineering tricks to lure users to enable them. . Figure 2 – Document view inviting to enable macro. Figure 7 – System information stealed by malware.

Malware 109

Malware DNS Social Engineering Advertising 109

Security Affairs

MAY 7, 2020

When malware initiates, it requests Google Drive documents for details on the C2’s IP address. The success of malicious campaigns always depends on the starting point of infection: social engineering. This new threat takes advantage of google-sites and Google Drive documents to distribute the threat in Portugal.

Banking 143

Banking Malware Phishing Advertising 143

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

To bypass antivirus systems, hackers send out malicious emails in non-working hours with delayed activation. The first half of 2019 saw a 10-fold increase in the number of password-protected objects, such as documents and archive files, being used to deliver malware. More than 80% of all malicious files were disguised as .zip

Ransomware 99

Ransomware Antivirus Malware Banking 99

Malwarebytes

MAY 19, 2022

These may be obtained by phishing, social engineering, insider threats, or carelessly handed data. Malicious macros in Word documents or Excel files are a key feature of business-centric phishing attacks. Valid accounts. The advisory lists ten different areas for concern, which you can see below.

Phishing 144

Phishing Passwords Social Engineering VPN 144

IT Security Guru

MAY 20, 2024

Establish a Strong Security Policy A security policy is a set of documents that outlines how your company plans to protect its physical and IT assets. Here are some essential examples of these tools: Email gateway: It stands out by shielding against phishing and other social engineering attacks, scanning incoming communications for threats.

Cybersecurity 132

Cybersecurity Backups Cyber threats Mobile 132

Security Boulevard

MARCH 31, 2022

Users should receive regular social engineering training about what to look for in phishing emails and messages. This is always best practice: no one should ever have more access than they need, and the access requisition process should be carefully documented. Regular employee training. Email filtering.

Cybersecurity 98

Cybersecurity Social Engineering Passwords Malware 98

eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

Install an antivirus solution that includes anti-adware capabilities. If your antivirus software fails to notice a new strain, you can reinstall the browser. This exposed data includes everything from emails and documents typed to passwords entered for authentication purposes. Phishing and Social Engineering.

Malware 105

Malware Adware Spyware Antivirus 105

Identity IQ

MAY 7, 2021

Tax documents such as W-2s and 1040s can be purchased for around $1.04, while Social Security numbers range from $0.19 Social Engineering: Cybercriminals are increasingly using sophisticated social engineering tools to trick people into revealing their login credentials.

Accountability 105

Accountability Data breaches Passwords Social Engineering 105

SecureList

JUNE 26, 2023

According to a report by the Barracuda cybersecurity company, in 2021, businesses with fewer than 100 employees experienced far more social engineering attacks than larger ones. Set up a policy to control access to corporate assets, such as e-mail boxes, shared folders and online documents.

Cybercrime 123

Cybercrime Phishing Banking Malware 123

Security Boulevard

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Phishing attackers are increasingly using social engineering techniques to personalize their attacks and target specific individuals or organizations. For example, attackers may research their victims on social media or other online sources to gather personal information that can be used to make their phishing emails more believable.

DNS 64

DNS Phishing Social Engineering Engineering 64

BH Consulting

AUGUST 16, 2023

As TechRepublic reports , IOCTA documents how cybercriminals often avail of multiple services for certain types of fraud. Europol plans to follow up the IOCTA report with three spotlight documents, each focusing on one emerging cybercrime trend. Links we liked Five free online cybersecurity courses, via Help Net Security.

Social Engineering 52

Social Engineering Cybercrime Data privacy Engineering 52

SecureList

MAY 28, 2024

Attackers continue to refine their multi-step schemes and social engineering methods, often using attached documents and archives containing malware to penetrate the network. Ngrok and AnyDesk are legitimate utilities; they are not detected by antivirus tools as malware and are often used for legitimate purposes.

VPN 122

VPN Accountability Passwords Antivirus 122

Responsible Cyber

JULY 13, 2024

Social Engineering Techniques Social engineering is different—it’s about manipulating people instead of hacking technology. Here are some common social engineering techniques: Phishing: Sending fake emails that look real to trick users into clicking on bad links or sharing sensitive info.

Social Engineering 52

Social Engineering Firewall Passwords Education 52

Cytelligence

MAY 24, 2023

Here are seven best practices for cybersecurity in small businesses: Employee Education and Training: Provide cybersecurity awareness training to your employees, teaching them about common threats such as phishing emails, social engineering, and the importance of strong passwords. WPA2 or WPA3).

Small Business 52

Small Business Cybersecurity Antivirus Passwords 52

SecureList

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

All of them were ordinary people using our free antivirus solution, seemingly unconnected with any organization of interest to a sophisticated attacker of this kind. Later that year, we documented the PowerPepper campaign. When the fetched document is opened, it connects to the second C2 server.

Malware 123

Malware Computers and Electronics Adware Cryptocurrency 123

Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 12, 2021

For example, if an app wants to access something like your contacts or files in your Documents folder on a modern version of macOS, you will be asked to allow it before the app can see that data. For example, antivirus software such as Malwarebytes needs to be able to see everything it can in order to best protect you.

Malware 110

Malware Backups Adware Social Engineering 110

SecureList

JUNE 2, 2022

Seeing that some variants of their Android malware impersonate a popular messaging app in Asia, it is also likely that malicious APKs are distributed in a variety of ways, including social engineering to convince users to install fake updates for their applications. Indicators of Compromise. WinDealer samples.

Malware 137

Malware Encryption Social Engineering Telecommunications 137

Spinone

APRIL 13, 2020

As you probably know, phishing involves various social engineering methods. G SUITE BACKUP MICROSOFT 365 BACKUP Encrypt Important Emails When you are in the office, printing a document and sharing it with your colleagues is common. And not without a reason. Exploiting fear and uncertainty is one of them.

Backups 98

Backups Phishing Ransomware Risk 98

SecureList

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

The messages that cybercriminals sent to corporate e-mail addresses were increasingly disguised as business correspondence or notifications about work documents that required the recipient’s attention. That’s why these e-mails would contain a link to a document, file, payment request, etc., Malware families. up on 2020.

Phishing 99

Phishing Scams Accountability Banking 99

Identity IQ

APRIL 12, 2023

Hacking Identity thieves may even try to hack databases, such as institutions or government agencies, to steal your personal information, such as tax-related documents. For example, if you’re mailing or receiving tax documents, a thief could take them through your mailbox without your knowledge.

Identity Theft 59

Identity Theft Computers and Electronics Accountability Phishing 59

Digital Shadows

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

This underscores the importance of having additional compensating controls and educating employees on the risks associated with phishing and other social engineering attacks. Additionally, securing internal documents with encrypted storage and using safe file-sharing platforms is crucial, especially when sharing externally.

Cyber Attacks 59

Cyber Attacks Phishing Ransomware Cyber Insurance 59

Identity IQ

OCTOBER 11, 2024

There have been documented cases where companies have lost millions of dollars to this type of scam, as employees are easily fooled by the realistic nature of these deepfake videos. These QR codes often appear legitimate and may claim to link to important documents, promotions, or accounts.

Scams 52

Scams Identity Theft Social Engineering Artificial Intelligence 52

eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Despite all the advances in cybersecurity, email remains the starting point for the vast majority of cyberattacks, as phishing, malware and social engineering remain effective attack techniques. That makes email security software a worthwhile investment for organizations of all sizes.

Software 132

Software Phishing Mobile Threat Detection 132

Centraleyes

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

It serves as a warning to regularly backup company data and train every employee on how to identify phishing and social engineering attacks. The educational organization does not maintain records of bank account or credit card details, but it does maintain ID documents, payment history, medical records, and employee login details.

Cybersecurity 52

Cybersecurity Banking Education Antivirus 52

Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

antivirus) require this access, malicious apps could abuse it to take full control of your device. Access to Contacts: Apps with access to your contacts may misuse this information for spamming, social engineering, or selling your contact details to third parties without your consent. While some legitimate apps (e.g.,

Accountability 132

Accountability Mobile Surveillance Information Security 132

Spinone

OCTOBER 16, 2019

Keep your antivirus software up to date. However, don’t forget that even an updated antivirus may not detect advanced malware strains. Generous Sharing Permissions Employees share links to documents all the time. To do so, go to Admin > Service Settings > sites and document sharing.

Passwords 40

Passwords Data breaches Backups Authentication 40

Hacker's King

OCTOBER 3, 2024

You may like to read more about Social Media Botnets – Hackers leveraging bots for large-scale attacks What Are Zero-Day Exploits? A zero-day exploit is a type of cyberattack that takes advantage of a security weakness in software that the developer or antivirus programs don’t know about yet.

Media 52

Media Spyware Accountability Marketing 52

NopSec

MAY 21, 2020

In third position the “social engineering” technique is another relevant attack vector that leads to security breaches. The “malware” document in attachment to the email is still a used technique but it is in decline. On the other hand, the Malware and C2 “infection” techniques are in a distant fourth place, at only 17%.

Malware 52

Malware Social Engineering Internet Internet 52

Security Boulevard

JANUARY 17, 2024

Antivirus Inspection Not all RBI products will prioritize this time factor. When creating payloads such as Office documents, .pdf Be mindful of how you implement the password, though, as fully encrypting a document with a password may get the file blocked since it cannot be scanned. pdf files, etc.,

DNS 64

DNS Penetration Testing Passwords Encryption 64

SecureList

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Once executed on the attacked system, RedLine Stealer collects system information, including device user names, the operating system type, and information about the hardware, installed browsers, and antivirus solutions. Launching the malware resulted in decryption and activation of a Trojan-stealer dubbed Taurus.

Mobile 134

Mobile Passwords Software Accountability 134

Spinone

NOVEMBER 28, 2016

A ransomware called Cerber targets Office 365 users via malicious macros in Office documents that are attached to spam emails. While Office 365 automatically disables macros to prevent malware from entering the system, Cerber uses social engineering to trick the user into bypassing this security feature.

Ransomware 40

Ransomware Backups Malware Software 40

Spinone

JANUARY 20, 2020

That is why hackers use social engineering tricks to pressure victims into paying a ransom. The data can be anything: photos, videos, documents, emails, presentations. Use antivirus. Yes, ransomware can seep into the system bypassing the antivirus, but it still raises your chances to be protected.

Ransomware 59

Ransomware Encryption Antivirus Backups 59

Spinone

OCTOBER 4, 2019

The usual targets are: Word and Excel documents. Hackers come up with more sophisticated social engineering tactics. Antivirus programs don’t detect 100% of ransomware, and hackers are constantly finding new methods and tactics. In theory, ransomware may encrypt a file of any type. Files in the PDF format.

Ransomware 53

Ransomware Backups Encryption Government 53

Spinone

NOVEMBER 30, 2018

However companies should avoid being an easy target by having strict security policies, investing in staff security training, installing appropriate antivirus software and firewalls, and ensuring that computer systems and software are always kept up to date.

Data breaches 40

Data breaches Passwords Backups Accountability 40