NopSec

FEBRUARY 9, 2017

Based on current trends, NopSec has released its latest report on the 5 biggest cyber threats we expect to see this year: nation-state cyber attacks, ransomware, DDoS attacks , the Internet of Things, and social engineering & human error. For a preview, read on. Ransomware The U.S. The breaches can be intentional or unintentional.

Cybersecurity 40

Cybersecurity DDOS IoT Social Engineering 40

The Last Watchdog

MAY 11, 2020

The Shamoon “wiper” virus , for instance, devastated Saudi oil company Aramaco, destroying the hard drives of more than 30,000 Aramaco computers and forcing a weeklong shutdown of the company’s internal network. A few months later the UAE stood up its National Electronic Security Authority (NESA) which proceeded to do much the same thing.

Computers and Electronics 113

Computers and Electronics Data privacy Encryption Media 113

SecureList

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

In July, we reported a rootkit that we found in modified Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) firmware, the code that loads and initiates the boot process when the computer is turned on. Difficult to detect, they ensure that a computer remains infected even if someone reinstalls the operating system or replaces the hard drive.

Malware 122

Malware Computers and Electronics Adware Cryptocurrency 122

SecureList

MAY 6, 2024

With trillions of dollars of digital payments made every year, it is no wonder that attackers target electronic wallets, online shopping accounts and other financial assets, inventing new techniques and reusing good old ones. PayPal phishing accounted for 54.78% of pages targeting electronic payment system users. million in 2022.

Phishing 133

Phishing Banking Mobile Scams 133

SecureList

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

As mentioned above, the five banking Trojan families we focus on target e-commerce brands so as to track down users’ credentials, namely, login details, passwords, bank card numbers or phone numbers. The other Top 5 most active financial malware families are: Qbot (13.9%), Anubis (13.4%), Trickbot (11.6%) and Neurevt (4.8%).

Scams 133

Scams Banking Phishing Retail 133

Security Boulevard

JANUARY 31, 2025

We have computers to do that for us while we watch short-form videos of animals with funny things on their heads ( see below ). Slack is an Electron app, so you can still access the Chrome dev tools. You may want to check with them before doing this on a work computer.) We dont need to read anymore, reading is for squares!

Computers and Electronics 52

Computers and Electronics Penetration Testing Social Engineering Passwords 52

Identity IQ

APRIL 12, 2023

Social Engineering Identity thieves manipulate victims’ emotions to get them to compromise their personal information. Use Strong Passwords and Consider Multi-Factor Authentication Utilize a strong password that includes various numbers, symbols, and upper- and lower-case letters, especially using tax preparation software.

Identity Theft 59

Identity Theft Computers and Electronics Accountability Phishing 59

Hacker's King

OCTOBER 8, 2024

USB Rubber Ducky The USB Rubber Ducky is a specialized USB device that mimics a keyboard when plugged into a computer. Programmatically brute-force PIN codes, passwords, and even endpoint device block lists with intelligent success confirmation using Brute-Force attacks.

Penetration Testing 52

Penetration Testing Computers and Electronics Hacking Wireless 52

ForAllSecure

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Lately, though, the TSA in the United States has been upgrading its scanning machines so that everyone -- not just those who pay to be Clear and TSA Pre -- can go through without having to take electronic items out of your luggage. Kevin did time, and afterward has devoted his life to teaching others about social engineering attacks.

Computers and Electronics 40

Computers and Electronics Surveillance Big data Social Engineering 40

eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 3, 2021

Normally account take overs are due to insecure passwords or recovery options, this is definitely something different. Russian software engineer Eugene Kaspersky’s frustration with the malware of the 80s and 90s led to the founding of antivirus and cybersecurity vendor Kaspersky Lab. Eugene Kaspersky | @e_kaspersky.

Accountability 139

Accountability Cybersecurity Penetration Testing InfoSec 139

Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 11, 2023

According to a recent post on its Facebook account, all of the corporation's public-facing applications have been back online since October 6, 2023, including "the website, Member Portal, eClaims for electronic submission of hospital claims, and EPRS for employer remittances."

Antivirus 128

Antivirus Insurance Ransomware Healthcare 128

Approachable Cyber Threats

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Source: Verizon DBIR [1] In last year’s DBIR report [2], Social Engineering and Basic Web Application Attacks accounted for over 50% of all cybersecurity data breach events, with Denial of Service being the number one cybersecurity incident covering almost 50% of all events. Password stuffing, cracking, guessing, spraying.

Cybersecurity 105

Cybersecurity Social Engineering Data breaches Engineering 105

Security Through Education

APRIL 7, 2021

Additionally, they may call pretending to be a company you do business with, like Amazon, or one that can fix your computer, such as Apple. In this scam, you get a phone call from Apple or Microsoft saying there’s a problem with your computer that they can fix. “Microsoft'” Calls — Your Computer Has a Problem.

Scams 92

Scams Computers and Electronics Insurance Social Engineering 92

eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 21, 2022

Anyone who has used a computer for any significant length of time has probably at least heard of malware. The method of infection can vary from attack to attack and can include social engineering strategies, such as phishing and email spoofing , or a fraudulent website masquerading as legitimate, among others.

Malware 75

Malware Adware Spyware Antivirus 75

Malwarebytes

JULY 13, 2022

A ransomware attack in New Jersey’s Somerset County disrupted services and forced employees to shut down computers and create temporary Gmail accounts to ensure the public could still email key departments. They paid $500,000 for a decryption key and an additional $150,000 for security consultants to assist with the investigation.

Ransomware 134

Ransomware Manufacturing Government Computers and Electronics 134

Security Affairs

APRIL 8, 2020

“NASA employees and contractors should be aware that nation-states and cyber criminals are actively using the COVID-19 pandemic to exploit and target NASA electronic devices, networks, and personal devices.” Refrain from opening your personal email or non-work related social media on your NASA computer systems/devices.

Cyber Attacks 145

Cyber Attacks Computers and Electronics VPN Phishing 145

Approachable Cyber Threats

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Source: Verizon DBIR [1] In last years DBIR report [2], Social Engineering and Basic Web Application Attacks accounted for over 50% of all cybersecurity data breach events, with Denial of Service being the number one cybersecurity incident covering almost 50% of all events. Password stuffing, cracking, guessing, spraying.

Cyber Attacks 52

Cyber Attacks Social Engineering Data breaches Engineering 52

Approachable Cyber Threats

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Source: Verizon DBIR [1] In last year’s DBIR report [2], Social Engineering and Basic Web Application Attacks accounted for over 50% of all cybersecurity data breach events, with Denial of Service being the number one cybersecurity incident covering almost 50% of all events. Password stuffing, cracking, guessing, spraying.

Cybersecurity 52

Cybersecurity Social Engineering Data breaches Engineering 52

Krebs on Security

APRIL 22, 2022

But the leaked chats indicate this mercenary activity was of little interest to the tyrannical teenage leader of LAPSUS$, whose obsession with stealing and leaking proprietary computer source code from the world’s largest tech companies ultimately led to the group’s undoing.

Mobile 363

Mobile Computers and Electronics VPN Marketing 363

SecureList

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

Cybercriminals decided to take advantage of that exclusivity, creating phishing pages that assured visitors their verified status had been approved and all they needed to do was to enter their account logins and passwords. This increased usage meant the users’ risk of losing personal data was now higher, too.

Phishing 117

Phishing Scams Accountability Energy and Utilities 117

ForAllSecure

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

I should also say that this when it does happen and again it's extremely, extremely rare when it does happen, It almost always involves some kind of social engineering. Who else has access to something that's, that's not uncommon, interviewed that, for example, someone still had someone share Facebook passwords.

Technology 52

Technology Software Surveillance Media 52

SecureList

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

Fake notifications about meetings in Microsoft Teams or a message about important documents sent via SharePoint for salary payment approval aimed to lower the recipient’s guard and prompt them to enter the username and password for their corporate account. Phishers used various ploys related to COVID-19. up on 2020.

Phishing 106

Phishing Scams Accountability Banking 106

SecureList

JANUARY 29, 2025

Therefore, many countries are looking for their way into the new technological order, investing in promising research and development in a variety of areas: AI and machine learning, quantum computing, optical electronics, new materials, energy sources and types of engines, satellites and telecommunications, genetics, biotechnology and medicine.

Technology 98

Technology Computers and Electronics Energy and Utilities Risk 98