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CrowdStrike Security Report: Generative AI Powers Social Engineering Attacks

Tech Republic Security

Trends in cybersecurity across 2024 showed less malware and phishing, though more social engineering. CrowdStrike offers tips on securing your business.

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Interpol arrests 2000 criminals launching social engineering attacks

CyberSecurity Insiders

In what appears as an operation first of its kind, Interpol has arrested over 2000 criminals who launched social engineering attacks worldwide. Cyber crooks witnessed a rise in opportunities from WFH culture as they launched innovative cyber scams that led to a rise in social engineering attacks in novel forms.

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Solving Identity Theft Problems: 5 Actionable Tips

CyberSecurity Insiders

Identity theft (or ID theft) is not a new problem, but in today’s well-connected society it is a problem that grows at an incredible rate. . Put in a few words, ID theft is when someone pretends to be someone else, using their credentials and taking various actions in their name. 4: Educate Yourself.

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Feds Break Up Major SIM-Hijacking Ring

Adam Levin

million worth of wire fraud and identity theft. The hacking group, called “The Community” primarily used social engineering (trickery) and SIM card hijacking to steal funds and cryptocurrency from their victims. Members of The Community face charges of wire fraud and aggravated identity theft.

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Identity theft of 225,000 customers takes place at Latitude Financial Services

CyberSecurity Insiders

Note 1- Usually, hackers are always in lookout for such info, as they can stitch all these bits and pieces of data, to create a user profile and launch phishing or any other type of social engineering attack.

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Columbus Ransomware Attack Exposes 500,000+ Residents’ Data: How to Stay Safe

eSecurity Planet

In a stunning blow to the city’s cybersecurity defenses, Columbus, Ohio, recently became the target of a massive cyberattack that exposed over half a million residents’ sensitive information. The Columbus attack also emphasizes the growing need for public-private collaboration in cybersecurity.

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Understanding the Deepfake Threat

SecureWorld News

While initially popularized in entertainment and satire, cybercriminals now weaponize this technology for fraud, identity theft, and corporate deception. Evolution of social engineering Social engineering exploits human psychology to manipulate individuals into revealing sensitive information or taking harmful actions.