Krebs on Security

JANUARY 30, 2024

2022 that an intrusion had exposed a “limited number” of Twilio customer accounts through a sophisticated social engineering attack designed to steal employee credentials. A booking photo of Noah Michael Urban released by the Volusia County Sheriff. Twilio disclosed in Aug.

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The Last Watchdog

AUGUST 18, 2021

This deal reads like to the epilogue to a book titled The First 20 Years of the Supremely Lucrative Antivirus Market. There are simple steps consumers can take today, for free, to lower their overall risk of a cyber attack, including using multi-factor authentication for their accounts and using strong passwords.

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The Last Watchdog

JANUARY 31, 2022

However, password managers introduce the problem of risk concentration, or putting all of one’s eggs in a single basket. AIS have no emotions and therefore cannot be attacked by social engineering methods. About the essayist: Igor Stukanov is an inventor and author of several books on “dynamical passwords.”

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 29, 2022

Identify assets and their associated risks. The best asset management software sets up a stock of your organization’s assets, phases of their entire life cycles, most recent software upgrades, the risks they could face, and the approaches to ensure their security. . . Handle the threats’ possible risks. .

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BH Consulting

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Grant aid for SME cybersecurity as the Ireland’s industry expands A new grant aims to help SMEs to review and update their cybersecurity and mitigate against the risk of incidents. Curated advice, guidance, learning and trends in cybersecurity and privacy, as chosen by our consultants.

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Duo's Security Blog

MARCH 4, 2024

They can take advantage of the less secure methods of authentication, like one-time passcodes, and socially engineer a user to hand over codes or intercept them before they reach the end user. Some of the solutions are easy policy changes that organizations can turn on immediately, like Duo’s Risk-Based Authentication (RBA).

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Security Through Education

APRIL 1, 2024

I write this to highlight a key breakthrough I’ve encountered so far at Social-Engineer, LLC (SECOM), that until now, I hadn’t truly grasped at a fundamental level. Written by: Carter Zupancich Human Risk Analyst at Social-Engineer, LLC But no positions really spoke to my interests. Until now.

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Daniel Miessler

SEPTEMBER 27, 2020

The Difference Between Threats and Risks. The problem we have as humans is that opportunity is usually coupled with risk, so the question is one of which opportunities should you take and which should you pass on. And If you want to take a certain risk, which controls should you put in place to keep the risk at an acceptable level?

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Schneier on Security

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

And while there are new risks inherent in the ML model, all of that complexity still runs in software. I wrote this in my book, Data and Goliath : The problem is that encryption is just a bunch of math, and math has no agency. It’s the same risk-mitigation techniques that we’ve been living with for decades.

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Security Boulevard

JULY 16, 2021

A new book exposes yet another Facebook failure for the social media firm to say sorry about. But nothing’s going to change. The post Stalkers: ‘Ugly Truth’ of Facebook Staff Abusing Private Data appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Approachable Cyber Threats

SEPTEMBER 24, 2022

Category News, Social Engineering. Risk Level. All of the attacks were carried out with relatively simple phishing and social engineering techniques. IHG’s booking sites and apps were unavailable for several days as a result. Several large companies were hacked in the first half of September.

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Security Boulevard

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

intelligence agencies—so says a new book. Huge hotel reservations site Booking.com was breached.com. And the perp was the NSA, or one of the U.S. The post Who is ‘Andrew’—the US Spy who Hacked Booking.com? appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Jane Frankland

AUGUST 18, 2020

trillion in global value will be at risk from cyberattacks. That could be through common hacking techniques like phishing, bait and switch, cookie theft, deep fake , password cracking , social engineering , and so on. Most organisations don’t define what risk means to them, which ironically is a threat. billion by 2022.

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Security Through Education

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Hopefully, this perspective will help you start or continue your journey to becoming a Human Risk Analyst. The first thing I like to point people to is the social engineering framework created by Christopher Hadnagy. This framework outlines the ethical guidelines for using social engineering as a professional.

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Hacker's King

OCTOBER 22, 2024

As businesses, governments, and individuals continue to migrate to digital platforms, the risk of cyberattacks rises exponentially. Security Engineers – A technical, hands-on role that ensures the security systems are in place. The Growing Demand for Cybersecurity Cybersecurity is a critical need for nearly every organization today.

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IT Security Guru

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Attacks such as hacking, phishing, ransomware and social engineering are on the rise. For example, I experienced first-hand when I started in this sector that the cost of books, courses and accreditations was and remains astronomical. I wrote several books to share knowledge with those embarking on a career in cybersecurity.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 22, 2024

In an adaptive phishing campaign, attackers gather specific information about victims through various sources, such as social media, public websites, and previous data breaches. One of the key elements of these campaigns is social engineering, which aims to psychologically manipulate victims.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 17, 2023

Many businesses concentrate their cybersecurity efforts solely on external attacks, which leaves more openings for internal risks. Some are unaware of their involvement and fall victim to social engineering techniques like phishing scams. Cyberattacks are growing more complex as technology advances.

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Malwarebytes

JANUARY 3, 2024

The social engineering techniques used by fraudsters are growing in complexity. Don’t judge a book by its cover. Very high returns usually come with extremely high risks. We don’t just report on threats—we remove them Cybersecurity risks should never spread beyond a headline. Make sure to read the fine print.

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 28, 2022

Possible physical security and network-based attack scenarios: - physical device compromise . A possible device compromise through device stealing or actually obtaining a physical copy of the device for digital forensic examination by third-parties.

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BH Consulting

AUGUST 16, 2023

This could include malware that antivirus and security solutions can’t detect; a secure internet connection to prevent tracing; initial access to victim companies’ networks or mailboxes (which is also key to many ransomware infections); effective social engineering content; fraudulent content hosting, and more.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 8, 2022

Their latest book, The Security Culture Playbook: An Executive Guide to Reducing Risk and Developing Your Human Defense Layer , combines the insight of 35 years of security culture experience with data-driven insights from over 40,000 global organizations.

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Malwarebytes

JULY 18, 2023

Fake customer support on social media is one current major area of concern. The risk of this has increased since Twitter started charging for blue checkmarks, as many legitimate accounts now sport no visible means of authentication. The fraudster has merely reserved a seat, as opposed to booking the desired ticket.

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Approachable Cyber Threats

MARCH 22, 2021

Category Cybersecurity Fundamentals, Guides Risk Level. Every errant click runs the risk of completely grinding your company to a halt. It’s part of a broader cyber attack called “social engineering” that includes other avenues like phone calls, text messages, and even impersonating people in real life. Who’s at risk?”

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Jane Frankland

APRIL 28, 2022

It’s a roller coaster of a time to lead, as CIOs, CISOs and CTOs are having to deal with more users, data, devices, technologies, connectivity, mobility, regulations, risks, and threats than they care to. Cyber risks top worldwide business concerns in 2022. The digital skills gap comes at a cost. Women can enable this.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 31, 2022

In order to mitigate the risk of exposure to malware threats and improve security, it would be advisable, at all levels, to adopt a policy of precautionary behaviour, to ensure the periodic patching of computer systems, but above all to share with everyone the information that has come to light. What should we learn from this?

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JULY 24, 2024

Events such as these act as powerful economic drivers, bring about social change, and are often rare moments of solidarity and unity in an increasingly divided world. However, they also present substantial cybersecurity risks. However, they also present substantial cybersecurity risks.

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Malwarebytes

MAY 5, 2022

Depending on your needs, or even those of a relative, it might be that a password book fits the bill. Social engineers will trick you however they can. Put the “breach risk” ball firmly back in the court of the services you use on a daily basis. Go old school. Everyone’s threat model is different.

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BH Consulting

JUNE 13, 2023

Target the human, swipe the cash: Verizon DBIR 2023 highlights crime trends Manage the human risk and mind your money: those are two key takeaways from Verizon’s 2023 Data Breach Investigations Report. Half of all social engineering attacks involve ‘pretexting’, where criminals fabricate a story to trick the victim.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 16, 2022

I began with securing networking equipment for customers to now securing mobile devices, gaming systems, Internet of Things (“Alexa”), the work environment, social engineering, etc. Computer networking has always had some form of protecting against risks.

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Security Boulevard

JULY 25, 2024

Events such as these act as powerful economic drivers, bring about social change, and are often rare moments of solidarity and unity in an increasingly divided world. However, they also present substantial cybersecurity risks. However, they also present substantial cybersecurity risks.

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SecureWorld News

JANUARY 28, 2021

For example: Call centers and help desk staff need to have training to understand how to use identity verification procedures, and how to identify social engineering attempts by those who are calling in. These provide insights to where new risks to the personal data you've entrusted to each of them might come from.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

With the vast array of apps available at our fingertips, it’s easy to overlook the potential risks they may pose. 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.

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SecureList

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Phishing is one of the oldest tricks in the book, precisely because it’s easy and often successful — particularly when users are in a rush to benefit from a deal that sounds too good to be true. In fact, the number of attempts to lure users with the name Alibaba nearly doubled from August to September — from 24,051 to 45,496.

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Spinone

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

Either businesses or individuals, we are all in the same boat when it comes to the risk of data loss. The growing risks leave us with the fact that cybersecurity education is not a matter of choice anymore – it’s a matter of necessity. To pursue a career in the cybersecurity field and find a course to get started.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

program, I got promoted into a global strategy role where, instead of focusing on just one area of cybersecurity, I was undertaking vulnerability management and some social engineering. I wrote a book, Ultimate Guide to Building a Career in Cybersecurity , and I talk about this a little bit. It's the best position.

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Zigrin Security

OCTOBER 11, 2023

By understanding their motivations, we can better comprehend the risks and develop effective strategies to protect ourselves. Educate yourself and your employees about phishing techniques, social engineering, and the importance of maintaining strong security measures. Share it with your friends.

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