SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 12, 2021

This happened through social engineering, which included a secret signal for him in Washington D.C. Meanwhile, the FBI was still using social engineering tactics to get the Naval Nuclear Engineer to make an in-person data drop. Once again he unknowingly told the FBI, 'this is how you socially engineer me.'.

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SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 30, 2024

Disable compromised accounts or restrict their permissions immediately, update passwords for authorized users to prevent further unauthorized access. Weak and stolen passwords Require all employees to reset their passwords immediately following the breach. Introduce MFA for all corporate accounts.

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CSO Magazine

OCTOBER 19, 2021

Whether it’s advanced phishing techniques, credential stuffing, or even credentials compromised through social engineering or breaches of a third-party service, credentials are easily the most vulnerable point in defending corporate systems. To read this article in full, please click here

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Security Through Education

JULY 5, 2023

Social Engineering Techniques – Authority Ok, so the first technique I (Curt) see here is “Authority,” which is almost a freebie. Social Engineering Techniques – Liking The next one that stands out to me (Shelby) is more subtle, it’s “liking.” Do you have a moment to assist me with that?

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NetSpi Executives

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Don’t be afraid of social engineering attacks this Cybersecurity Awareness Month! Use the four tactics in this article to defend against them. In the spirit of this year’s theme, we created a parody of the Monster Mash to share social engineering prevention tips far and wide.

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Krebs on Security

OCTOBER 2, 2023

These company-specific Zoom links, which include a permanent user ID number and an embedded passcode, can work indefinitely and expose an organization’s employees, customers or partners to phishing and other social engineering attacks. To learn all the ways to add a passcode for your meetings, see this support article.

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Identity IQ

JUNE 1, 2023

The Rise of AI Social Engineering Scams IdentityIQ In today’s digital age, social engineering scams have become an increasingly prevalent threat. Social engineering scams leverage psychological manipulation to deceive individuals and exploit the victims’ trust. Phishing attacks.

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Security Through Education

JUNE 7, 2023

Though these two facets are important in getting further than most, the third facet is perhaps the most important…and that is the social game. At its core, Survivor is a social experiment. In fact, taking this one step further…you could say that Survivor is in essence, a social engineering experiment.

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The Last Watchdog

MARCH 4, 2024

This means using longer passwords — at least 16 characters , as recommended by experts — in a random string of upper and lower letters, numbers, and symbols. Social engineering: These attacks exploit human error to gain unauthorized access to organizational systems. Strengthen authentication.

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BH Consulting

OCTOBER 24, 2024

The malevolent seven: ENISA report identifies prime cybersecurity threats Ransomware; malware; social engineering; threats against data; threats against availability (denial of service); information manipulation and interference; and supply chain attacks. Links we liked NIST updates and simplifies longstanding password guidelines.

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Digital Shadows

OCTOBER 23, 2024

The attacker gained initial access to two employee accounts by carrying out social engineering attacks on the organization’s help desk twice. Leveraging its English proficiency, the collective uses social engineering for initial access. Within six hours, the attacker began encrypting the organization’s systems.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

We’ve reviewed those better known open source names in our main pentesting tools article. BeEF , or Browser Exploitation Framework, makes classic tasks such as enumeration, phishing, or social engineering seamless. Full of advanced features, such as fake password manager logins and redirect with iFrames.

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Security Through Education

MARCH 18, 2025

Information may even be in news articles or blogs. Check Password Managers: If you use a password manager, review stored logins for accounts you no longer use. Update and Secure: If you want to keep an account, update weak passwords and enable two-factor authentication. Dont forget secondary email accounts!

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 28, 2023

This article aims to provide a comprehensive list of cybersecurity research topics suitable for beginners, helping them delve into the fundamentals of this rapidly evolving field. Social Engineering: Investigate the human element of cybersecurity by exploring social engineering techniques and tactics used to manipulate individuals.

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Malwarebytes

AUGUST 27, 2021

The Microsoft 365 Defender Threat Intelligence Team posted an article stating that they have been tracking a widespread credential phishing campaign using open redirector links. On this site they will see their email address already present and asking the user for their password. This helps users from getting their passwords harvested.

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Hacker's King

DECEMBER 28, 2024

In this article, well explore effective ways to secure your Instagram account and prevent data breaches. YOU MAY ALSO WANT TO READ ABOUT: Instagram Hacked: Top 5 Ways to Protect Your Account Create a Strong and Unique Password A weak or commonly used password is one of the easiest ways for hackers to gain access to your Instagram account.

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Malwarebytes

DECEMBER 18, 2023

In emails sent to MongoDB customers, MongoDB advises users to be alert about phishing and social engineering attacks that might use the leaked customer metadata to gain credibility. Users are also advised to rotate database passwords and enable multi-factor authentication (MFA).

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 21, 2021

This article focuses on the top five attack vectors organizations should look out for and defend against in 2022. Phishing techniques use social engineering to trick victims into taking an action that helps an attacker compromise your network or access your sensitive information assets. IoT Devices. Conclusion.

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Identity IQ

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

In this article, we’ll be covering the following topics: What are the Components of a Digital Identity? Social Security number (SSN). The following vectors represent some of the most common ways a criminal could gain access to your accounts and is also known as an account takeover : Social Engineering. Bank details.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 1, 2024

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SecureWorld News

JUNE 6, 2023

Grimes has worked in the cybersecurity industry for more than 30 years, authoring 13 books and more than 1,300 articles. These attacks can come from malicious instructions, social engineering, or authentication attacks, as well as heavy network traffic. Social engineering has its tells, though. What is phishing?

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The Last Watchdog

JUNE 18, 2018

Related articles: Hackers revamp tactics, target mobile wallets. No one liked the use case where you typed in a password from a hardware dongle into your mobile application. LaSala: When mobile fraud first started, hackers tried to steal as many usernames and passwords as they could. This, of course, is a tall task. LW: Such as?

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Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

With those, he broke into social media profiles / web storage and stole nude images and movies, and traded them with others. To gain access to the email accounts, he appears to have reset account passwords by correctly guessing password reset questions. The easiest way to do this is by letting a password manager do it for you.

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IT Security Guru

AUGUST 19, 2024

Here are several critical mistakes that entities frequently make: Weak Passwords and Lack of MFA Weak passwords are a glaring vulnerability. Malicious actors can easily guess or crack passwords and get a foothold on company systems.

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Malwarebytes

JUNE 1, 2022

The methods consists of several steps and it takes some social engineering skills, but it’s good to be aware of the possibility and how it works. If you lose access to your WhatsApp account or suspect someone else is using your account, refer to the WhatsApp FAQ article Stolen accounts. Stay safe, everyone!

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Hacker's King

OCTOBER 26, 2024

Educational Resources: Many organizations develop and distribute infographics, articles, and guides that provide accessible information about cybersecurity. Change them regularly and avoid reusing passwords across different accounts. This grassroots approach helps demystify complex topics and encourages dialogue around cybersecurity.

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Duo's Security Blog

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

“It took nearly 11 months (328 days) to identity and contain data breaches resulting from stolen or compromised credentials.” – IBM’s Cost of Data Breach Report 2023 I recently came across a 2012 article from CSO Online , and realized that it has been more than 11 years since the phrase “Identity is the new perimeter” was coined!

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

The goal of SSO is to streamline the authentication process by eliminating the need to enter different usernames and passwords for each resource. SSO validates the users credentials, such as their correct username and password. Users can leverage more resources to improve their productivity and efficiency by reducing password fatigue.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

We need secure and unique passwords to use business applications , access e-mail, and social media securely, and even watch movies on a streaming service. Password managers take some strain from generating, associating, and remembering those passwords. Table of Contents Toggle What Is a Password Manager?

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Troy Hunt

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

They'd left a MongoDB instance exposed to the public without a password and someone had snagged all their data. Or maybe he's done this enough times now (which subsequent replies to this thread with his previous attempts suggest) that he's learned enough social engineering to know not to go too hard on the first approach.

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Identity IQ

OCTOBER 3, 2023

In this article, we cover ten tips to help prevent identity theft, specifically tailored to the needs of those serving in the armed forces. Strong Password Practices It is crucial to use complex and unique passwords for all accounts, military and personal. Why Is Military Identity Theft Protection Important?

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Malwarebytes

MARCH 4, 2022

There are rootkits, Trojans, worms, viruses, ransomware, phishing, identity theft, and social engineering to worry about. Use a strong, unique password for each login you use. Use a strong, unique password for each login you use. Use a password manager to create and remember passwords if you can.

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SecureWorld News

AUGUST 5, 2023

Traditionally, this approach to authentication delivers a unique code to a user's email or phone, which is then inputted following the account password. But that is not the full story; there are numerous other variations of MFA that I will delve into in this article. SMS-based MFA MFA via SMS (i.e., Top 7 techniques to sidestep MFA 1.

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SecureList

JUNE 10, 2024

Although there are quite a few 2FA varieties, most implementations rely on one-time passwords (OTPs) that the user can get via a text message, voice call, email message, instant message from the website’s official bot or push notification from a mobile app. The particular hack scheme depends on the type of 2FA that it targets.

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Security Affairs

JULY 29, 2022

Passwords no longer meet the demands of today’s identity and access requirements. Passwords no longer meet the demands of today’s identity and access requirements. It is commonly referred to as a way to confirm a user’s identity when passwords are not enough. Therefore, strong authentication methods are needed.

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Identity IQ

MAY 7, 2021

Given that 52% of people use the same password for multiple accounts, compromising one account can give a criminal access to a vast range of personal data. Tax documents such as W-2s and 1040s can be purchased for around $1.04, while Social Security numbers range from $0.19 Never use the same password for multiple accounts.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 11, 2023

Every week the best security articles from Security Affairs are free for you in your email box. A new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter arrived! Enjoy a new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter, including the international press.

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