Security Boulevard

JULY 30, 2024

The use of voice-based social engineering to gain entry into networks is on the rise—a technique made popular by Scattered Spider and the Qakbot threat group. The report breaks down the most significant law enforcement operations against ransomware groups and initial access brokers over the past year. Top ransomware targets4.

Ransomware 97

Ransomware Architecture Social Engineering Risk 97

eSecurity Planet

MARCH 23, 2022

APTs will contain a cyberattack component, but APTs also commonly include confidence schemes, social engineering , physical access to facilities , bribes, extortion, and other methods to gain system access. Manufactured BackDoor Vulnerabilities. Use web application firewalls to protect exposed web apps.

Firewall 109

Firewall Malware Phishing Software 109

The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 9, 2019

It was through a single expired certificate, for instance, that hackers were able to gain a foothold inside the firewalls of credit-monitoring bureau Equifax – and go undetected for months as they pilfered 143 million customer records. Threat actors are also on the lookout for expired certificates, something companies routinely overlook.

Internet 160

Internet Internet Encryption Authentication 160

Digital Shadows

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Key Points In October 2024, ReliaQuest responded to an intrusion affecting a manufacturing sector customer. The attacker gained initial access to two employee accounts by carrying out social engineering attacks on the organization’s help desk twice. We identified “Scattered Spider” to be behind the incident. What Happened?

Social Engineering 52

Social Engineering Engineering Accountability Backups 52

CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 16, 2022

More than 1,500 organizations worldwide spanning Financial Services, Defense, Manufacturing, Energy, Aerospace, and Transportation Systems trust OPSWAT to secure their files and devices; ensure compliance with industry and government-driven policies and regulations, and protect their reputation, finances,?

Engineering 124

Engineering Cybersecurity Energy and Utilities Software 124

Security Boulevard

JANUARY 29, 2025

Top ransomware predictions for 2025Prediction 1: AI-powered social engineering attacks will surge and fuel ransomware campaignsIn 2025, threat actors will increasingly use generative AI (GenAI) to conduct more effective social engineering attacks. A top emerging AI-driven trend is voice phishing (vishing).

Ransomware 59

Ransomware Social Engineering Architecture Risk 59

Digital Shadows

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

The US, manufacturing sector, and professional, scientific, and technical services (PSTS) sector are primary targets amidst an overall increase in ransomware attacks. This underscores the importance of having additional compensating controls and educating employees on the risks associated with phishing and other social engineering attacks.

Cyber Attacks 59

Cyber Attacks Phishing Ransomware Cyber Insurance 59

Security Boulevard

JANUARY 7, 2025

Traditional Web Application Firewalls (WAFs) are going to struggle to keep pace with these changes, leading to the rise of API Native WAFs and WAF Agents as superior solutions. AI could empower and proliferate social engineering cyberattacks | World Economic Forum, accessed January 6, 2025, [link] 3. References 1.

Firewall 59

Firewall Cyber threats Social Engineering Risk 59

SecureList

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Another example seen this year was KV-Botnet , which was deployed on vulnerable firewalls, routers and IP cameras and used to conceal the malicious activities of Volt Typhoon, the actor behind it. Supply chain risks also pose concerns; malicious actors can implant malware during the manufacturing process, as seen in some Android TV boxes.

IoT 119

IoT Energy and Utilities Phishing Cryptocurrency 119

Hacker's King

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Keystroke Reflection is a revolutionary new exfiltration pathway that bypasses endpoint restrictions, firewalls, and air gaps. With Hardware ID Cloning, you can mimic any USB device's Vendor & Product ID, as well as manufacturer, serial number, and product strings with a single command.

Penetration Testing 52

Penetration Testing Computers and Electronics Hacking Wireless 52

Spinone

DECEMBER 26, 2018

Social engineering attacks , including phishing, spam, and viruses introduced via clickable links within e-mail affected 80% of the banking institutions in 2016. Insiders with privileged access expose companies to the most dangerous cyber threats , and damage the most valuable and sensitive corporate data.

Security Awareness 40

Security Awareness Risk Cyber threats Cyber Risk 40

NetSpi Executives

APRIL 27, 2024

Ransomware, a definition Ransomware is a set of malware technologies, hacking techniques, and social engineering tactics that cybercriminals use to cause harm, breach data, and render data unusable. Ransomware attackers get into a network in many ways: Social engineering. Unpatched exploits.

Ransomware 52

Ransomware Cyber Insurance Backups Insurance 52

Digital Shadows

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

The US, manufacturing sector, and professional, scientific, and technical services (PSTS) sector are primary targets amidst an overall increase in ransomware attacks. This underscores the importance of having additional compensating controls and educating employees on the risks associated with phishing and other social engineering attacks.

Cyber Attacks 52

Cyber Attacks Phishing Ransomware Cyber Insurance 52

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JULY 26, 2022

Establishing an IAM Blueprint for Securing Manufacturing Environments. The manufacturing sector is crucial to the economic prosperity of all countries. Products made by these manufacturing industries are essential to many other critical infrastructure sectors. Tue, 07/26/2022 - 05:48. Attacks are moving from IT to OT.

Manufacturing 71

Manufacturing Authentication Social Engineering Risk 71

eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

Most device or software manufacturers place backdoors in their products intentionally and for a good reason. Experts say the best defense is a multi-pronged network security strategy that includes a firewall, anti-malware software, network monitoring, intrusion detection and prevention (IDPS), and data protection. Backdoors.

Malware 105

Malware Adware Spyware Antivirus 105

ForAllSecure

MAY 17, 2023

We do the same thing for firewalls. And on top of that, social engineering woes are growing, that's becoming more and more of fraudulent payments, just all these other things. You know, you've read the cybersecurity strategy that's just come out where security is being pushed onto the manufacturer. It's not really a dip.

Internet 40

Internet Internet Insurance Cyber Insurance 40

SC Magazine

APRIL 14, 2021

With 42,000 employees, and a large contingent of contractors working in offices and manufacturing sites all over the globe, Mondelez must design a training program that speaks to different cultures, languages and business units. We have listed eight threats based on experience, including SOC… phishing, social engineering and stuff like that.

Manufacturing 90

Manufacturing Security Awareness Phishing Passwords 90

SC Magazine

APRIL 14, 2021

With 42,000 employees, and a large contingent of contractors working in offices and manufacturing sites all over the globe, Mondelez must design a training program that speaks to different cultures, languages and business units. We have listed eight threats based on experience, including SOC… phishing, social engineering and stuff like that.

Manufacturing 77

Manufacturing Security Awareness Phishing Passwords 77