CSO Magazine

APRIL 28, 2022

Phishing continues to be one of the primary attack mechanisms for bad actors with a variety of endgames in mind, in large part because phishing attacks are trivial to launch and difficult to fully protect against. Why phishing is successful. Most phishing attacks are less about the technology and more about social engineering.

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CSO Magazine

APRIL 1, 2021

Editor's note: This article, originally published on August 7, 2018, has been updated to include new information on phishing kit features. Phishing is a social attack, directly related to social engineering. Commonly centered around email, criminals use phishing to obtain access or information.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 8, 2023

North Korea-linked APT Kimsuky has been linked to a social engineering campaign aimed at experts in North Korean affairs. SentinelLabs researchers uncovered a social engineering campaign by the North Korea-linked APT group Kimsuky that is targeting experts in North Korean affairs. shanumedia[.]com/pdf/ul/ji78fghJHKtgfLKJIO/s2.php?

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CSO Magazine

MARCH 28, 2022

Blame it on pandemic fatigue, remote work or just too much information, but employees appear to be lowering their guard when it comes to detecting social engineering tricks. Attackers were more successful with their social engineering schemes last year than they were a year earlier, according to Proofpoint.

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The Last Watchdog

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

Phishing is one of the most common social engineering tactics cybercriminals use to target their victims. Cybersecurity experts are discussing a new trend in the cybercrime community called phishing-as-a-service. Phishing-as-a-Service (PhaaS). Related: Utilizing humans as security sensors. Rising popularity.

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Heimadal Security

MARCH 24, 2023

Are you aware of QR code phishing or “quishing”? This form of social engineering attack is gaining popularity among cybercriminals eager to steal your data. In this article, we will find out what quishing is, how it works, and how to protect ourselves from it.

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CSO Magazine

APRIL 12, 2022

Phishing definition. Phishing is a type of cyberattack that uses disguised email as a weapon. Phish" is pronounced just like it's spelled, which is to say like the word "fish"—the analogy is of an angler throwing a baited hook out there (the phishing email) and hoping you bite.

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Adam Levin

JULY 10, 2020

A recent article released by cybersecurity and antivirus firm Bitdefender shows that 8.4 Phishing scams skyrocketed as citizens self-isolated during the lockdown, and social-engineering schemes defrauded Internet users of millions.”. For comparison, that’s a 273% increase over the first two quarters of 2019 combined.

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CSO Magazine

JANUARY 11, 2023

Security researchers have used the GPT-3 natural language generation model and the ChatGPT chatbot based on it to show how such deep learning models can be used to make social engineering attacks such as phishing or business email compromise scams harder to detect and easier to pull off.

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SecureList

JUNE 10, 2024

This article examines methods that rely on social engineering, where attackers manipulate the victim into giving away the OTP, and tools that they use to automate the manipulations: so-called OTP bots and administration panels to control phishing kits. Phishing is typically how they get the most up-to-date credentials.

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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

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CSO Magazine

JULY 1, 2021

Despite advancements in anti-phishing techniques and employee training, phishing attacks are increasingly popular. After all, employees need to click on links to do their jobs, and social engineering makes phishing links difficult to identify. That’s because they work so well.

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Heimadal Security

AUGUST 6, 2021

Apple ID phishing scams represent genuine danger nowadays. The concept of “phishing” stands for an advanced cyberattack form that embodies social engineering tactics. In this article, we are […]. In this article, we are […]. It may sound familiar to you.

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CSO Magazine

MAY 25, 2021

Unfortunately, in some organizations, employees who fall victim to a social engineering ploy that leads to a ransomware attack are blamed for their actions. Social engineering attacks, like phishing emails, are common conduits of ransomware, and have become more sophisticated. Victim shaming is never OK.

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CSO Magazine

APRIL 7, 2022

Spear phishing definition. Spear phishing is a targeted email attack purporting to be from a trusted sender. In spear phishing attacks, attackers often use information gleaned from research to put the recipient at ease. To read this article in full, please click here

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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. By modifying the URL value to a malicious site, an attacker may successfully launch a phishing scam and steal user credentials. Credential phishing.

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The State of Security

MAY 5, 2022

The FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) has issued updated statistics on Business Email Compromise (BEC) attacks which use a variety of social engineering and phishing techniques to break into accounts and trick companies into transferring large amounts of money into the hands of criminals.

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SecureWorld News

JUNE 6, 2023

In our most recent Remote Sessions webcast, Roger Grimes, computer security expert and Data-Driven Defense Evangelist for KnowBe4, gave a deep dive on phishing and how to properly mitigate and prevent phishing attacks. What is phishing? Also known as spamming, phishing is typically done through email, SMS, and phone attacks.

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Joseph Steinberg

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

While I will describe in another article why many of the concerns with AI that seem to be commonly discussed in the media should actually not be of grave concern to anyone, I will first publish a series of piece discussing what I DO consider to be the biggest dangers of AI.

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Malwarebytes

MAY 30, 2022

Intuit released a warning about a phishing email being sent to its customers. The phishing emails tell recipients that their account has been put on hold, and try to trick users into “validating their account” to release it again. Image of phishing email courtesy of Intuit. Intuit Inc. QuickBooks Support. ” Clues.

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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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Hacker's King

DECEMBER 16, 2024

This article provides an overview of recent cyber attacks, highlights the evolving tactics used by cybercriminals, and discusses strategies to protect against these threats. In 2023, there was a significant increase in phishing attacks, especially targeting remote workers and users in industries such as finance and healthcare.

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Hacker's King

AUGUST 27, 2024

In this article, we will explore how to mask your phishing URL to make it appear legitimate so that the victim believes it is a trustworthy link. In this digital world, phishing attacks have evolved to an advanced level. It may be a masked URL. Currently, it supports popular services like TinyURL, osdb, dagd, and clckru.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024

Security Affairs Malware newsletter includes a collection of the best articles and research on malware in the international landscape. Security Affairs Malware newsletter includes a collection of the best articles and research on malware in the international landscape.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 21, 2023

Phishing attacks are a major threat to organizations, they remain a perennial choice of cybercriminals when it comes to hacking their victims.

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The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Malicious intent or manipulation: AI chatbots can be exploited to spread misinformation, execute social engineering attacks or launch phishing. Such manipulation can harm user trust, tarnish brand reputation and have broader social consequences. Machine learning helps AI chatbots adapt to and prevent new cyber threats.

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IT Security Guru

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

This article will examine some of the most pressing threats to global national security today, with a particular emphasis on emerging digital and environmental concerns. Phishing and Social Engineering: These tactics manipulate individuals to disclose sensitive information.

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SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 30, 2024

While this article focuses on handling data breaches, a comprehensive Business Continuity Plan (BCP) encompasses a broad spectrum of risks, including pandemics, natural disasters, financial instability, and human errors. However, experts point out that attackers heavily rely on phishing email campaigns.

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Identity IQ

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

What Is Spear Phishing and How to Avoid It IdentityIQ Have you ever clicked a suspicious link or opened an unexpected attachment, only to realize it was a scam? That’s where spear phishing comes in – a particularly cunning form of online deception. What Is Spear Phishing?

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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

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

What is Phishing? One of the most common techniques used to exploit web users is the phishing scam. This article will cover what phishing is, cybercriminals’ different approaches, and how to prevent yourself from becoming a victim. What is Phishing? How Does Phishing Work? Spear Phishing.

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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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Malwarebytes

JUNE 19, 2023

A particularly nasty slice of phishing, scamming, and social engineering is responsible for DoorDash drivers losing a group total of around $950k. Others were not so lucky, with one driver named in the Stamford article losing close to $5,000. How to avoid phishing Block known bad websites. Use a password manager.

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SecureList

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

Short-lived phishing sites often offered to see the premieres before the eagerly awaited movie or television show was scheduled to hit the screen. At the beginning of that year, we still observed phishing attacks that used the themes of infection and prevention as the bait.

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CSO Magazine

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

One of the most prolific state-sponsored Iranian cyber espionage groups is targeting researchers from different fields by setting up sophisticated spear-phishing lures in which they use multiple fake personas inside the same email thread for increased credibility. To read this article in full, please click here

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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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CSO Magazine

AUGUST 10, 2022

By using social engineering or phishing, attackers can trick users into visiting a fake website or opening a malicious document or file and ultimately gain remote code execution on compromised systems. To read this article in full, please click here

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