SecureWorld News

JANUARY 22, 2025

Limitations of traditional security measures While organizations typically rely on email filters, firewalls, and antivirus software, these solutions often fall short against AI-powered phishing attacks. This dynamic nature allows attackers to bypass traditional defenses and increase their success rates significantly.

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Mitnick Security

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

Social engineering is one of the most popular techniques used in cybercrime today. In fact, Firewall Times reports that, “98% of cyber attacks involve some form of social engineering.” Why is social engineering effective against even the most secure organizations? It’s simple.

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

This is because the whole paradigm around security training is building technical knowledge; whereas the whole point of successful social engineering is to bypass the logical and rational brain and bait the subconscious and emotions. Cybersecurity training isn't the full solution. So what do we do? This is a disaster waiting to happen.

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NetSpi Executives

OCTOBER 15, 2024

TL;DR Don’t wait for a breach to happen before you pursue social engineering testing. Get the most value out of your social engineering testing by asking the questions below to maximize results. 73% of Breaches Are Due to Phishing and Pretexting Social engineering remains a prevalent threat.

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Security Through Education

OCTOBER 27, 2021

Build a Human Firewall. Securing your work environment requires you to create what is referred to among security professionals as a human firewall. A human firewall is made up of the defenses the target presents to the attacker during a request for information. Use company-approved/vetted devices and applications.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Installing up-to-date firewalls , secure access controls, and intrusion detection systems is a must. Cybersecurity awareness training helps staff recognize phishing scams , social engineering attempts, and other threats. Here are some essential steps every business can consider to safeguard against cyberthreats: 1.

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Digital Shadows

OCTOBER 25, 2024

During the investigation, we discovered a wider trend: a campaign of escalated social engineering tactics originally associated with the ransomware group “Black Basta.” There has been a significant rise in ransomware actors using social engineering techniques to gain unauthorized access to sensitive systems and data.

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The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 6, 2019

Although, the topic has gained popularity amongst CIOs and CISOs, most companies are still overlooking important security blind spots when it comes to securing their digital assets outside the enterprise firewalls—domains, DNS, digital certificates. Security goes beyond the firewall, not just behind it.

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SecureWorld News

JANUARY 21, 2025

Firewalls, intrusion detection systems, regular patching, and endpoint protection act as the digital equivalent of preventive pest spray. Just as an uninformed homeowner might misuse pest spray, an untrained employee is more likely to fall victim to phishing or social engineering attacks.

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The Last Watchdog

APRIL 28, 2020

That, of course, presents the perfect environment for cybercrime that pivots off social engineering. Social engineering invariably is the first step in cyber attacks ranging from phishing and ransomware to business email compromise ( BEC ) scams and advanced persistent threat ( APT ) hacks. It’s already happening.

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The Last Watchdog

MARCH 4, 2024

Investing in top-notch firewalls is also essential, as they serve as the first line of defense against external threats. Social engineering: These attacks exploit human error to gain unauthorized access to organizational systems. Strengthen authentication. Lack of proper staff training is the biggest culprit in this case.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 1, 2024

CISA adds Array Networks AG and vxAG ArrayOS flaw to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog Thai police arrested Chinese hackers involved in SMS blaster attacks Zyxel firewalls targeted in recent ransomware attacks Malware campaign abused flawed Avast Anti-Rootkit driver Russia-linked APT TAG-110 uses targets Europe and Asia Russia-linked threat (..)

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

An attacker could trigger the flaws with social engineering techniques by tricking WordPress admins into clicking specially crafted links or attachments to perform malicious actions. We deploy firewall rules and reach out to Imagely. January 13, 2021 – Sites running the free version of Wordfence receive firewall rules.

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Schneier on Security

APRIL 2, 2021

“Guides for cheats will typically ask users to disable or uninstall antivirus software and host firewalls, disable kernel code signing, etc.” . “It is common practice when configuring a cheat program to run it the with the highest system privileges,” the report notes. ” Detailed report.

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SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 30, 2024

Web application vulnerabilities To prevent attackers from interfering with the operation of web applications, experts recommend using a Web Application Firewall (WAF). Social engineering techniques enable them to bypass technical security measures effectively. Introduce MFA for all corporate accounts.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 8, 2021

Cisco Adaptive Security Device Manager (ASDM) provided a local, web-based interface to allow customers to manage Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) firewalls and the Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility clients. The vulnerability affects ADSM software versions from releases ‘9.16.1 and earlier.

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Digital Shadows

OCTOBER 23, 2024

The attacker gained initial access to two employee accounts by carrying out social engineering attacks on the organization’s help desk twice. Leveraging its English proficiency, the collective uses social engineering for initial access. Within six hours, the attacker began encrypting the organization’s systems.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

CISA has recently advised public and private companies to install network defenders, provide social engineering and phishing training to employees, deploy anti-malware solutions, enforce multi-factor authentication, disable unnecessary privileged access to workstations and servers, monitor web traffic and block users from accessing risky websites, (..)

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 28, 2023

Research network security mechanisms, such as firewalls, intrusion detection systems (IDS), and virtual private networks (VPNs). Learn about secure coding practices, web application firewalls (WAFs), and vulnerability scanning tools. Analyze real-world case studies and research effective prevention and awareness strategies.

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The Last Watchdog

MARCH 15, 2021

Related: Integrating ‘pen tests’ into firewalls. Penetration tests can find faults in software that has been developed, vulnerabilities in a business’ _network and test how resilient a company is to social engineering. In fact, there is evidence that technology grows exponentially fast. Compounding vulnerabilities.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 20, 2025

driven social engineering: An overview of the rising use of AI in social engineering, from deepfake videos to voice impersonation used to defraud enterprises.Malware campaigns exploiting interest in AI: ThreatLabz investigation into a malware campaign reveals how attackers lure victims with a fake AI platform to deliver the Rhadamanthys infostealer.

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Tech Republic Security

FEBRUARY 1, 2017

There's a lot more to cybersecurity than just systems, firewalls, and passwords. Much of it is people, laws, regulations, and social engineering, and that has led to non-tech workers being perfect fits.

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Hacker's King

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Implement Multi-Layered Security A multi-layered approach, combining firewalls, intrusion detection systems (IDS), and endpoint security, can help detect and mitigate threats before they escalate. Financial institutions must prioritize regular software updates and patch management to eliminate vulnerabilities.

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Hot for Security

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

Knowing it might take a while before Windows 7 is phased out completely, the Bureau offers a list of interim steps for mitigation: Use multi-factor authentication Use strong passwords to protect Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) credentials Ensure anti-virus, spam filters, and firewalls are up to date, properly configured and secure Audit network configurations (..)

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Dark Reading

AUGUST 22, 2019

Social engineering remains the top vulnerability organizations face because humans remain the easiest way to access networks or databases, says Stu Sjouwerman, Founder and CEO of KnowBe4.

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Hot for Security

APRIL 6, 2021

According to a recent report, threat actors posted a free “newbie friendly” and “effective” method for spreading a RAT – promoting the malicious software as a video game cheat program, as it also requires the user to disable or uninstall security solutions and host firewalls on the device.

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IT Security Guru

JUNE 6, 2023

With the proliferation of social engineering attacks, employees continue to be the biggest risk factor,” said Stu Sjouwerman, CEO, KnowBe4. However, with proper training and coaching, they can become a human firewall and your last line of defence.

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SecureList

DECEMBER 9, 2024

This case underscores the serious risk that social engineering and supply chain attacks pose to open-source projects. Fortinet firewall vulnerabilities What happened? Kaspersky presented detailed technical analysis of this case in three parts. Kaspersky products detect malicious objects related to the attack. Why does it matter?

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SiteLock

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Let us start with the abbreviations that define the categories of information security products: WAF stands for Web Application Firewall , NGFW stands for Next Generation Firewall. NGFW (or Next Generation Firewall) is an evolution of traditional firewalls and serves to delimit access between network segments.

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SecureWorld News

JUNE 6, 2023

These attacks can come from malicious instructions, social engineering, or authentication attacks, as well as heavy network traffic. The most common root causes for initial breaches stem from social engineering and unpatched software, as those account for more than 90% of phishing attacks.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 12, 2025

CISA adds Oracle WebLogic Server and Mitel MiCollab flaws to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog Threat actors breached the Argentinas airport security police (PSA) payroll Moxa router flaws pose serious risks to industrial environmets US adds Tencent to the list of companies supporting Chinese military Eagerbee backdoor targets govt entities (..)

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Security Affairs

APRIL 14, 2024

Crooks manipulate GitHub’s search results to distribute malware BatBadBut flaw allowed an attacker to perform command injection on Windows Roku disclosed a new security breach impacting 576,000 accounts LastPass employee targeted via an audio deepfake call TA547 targets German organizations with Rhadamanthys malware CISA adds D-Link multiple (..)

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IT Security Guru

JUNE 7, 2024

When it comes to data security, you might think of firewalls, encryption, or vulnerability scanning. Enhancing your physical security can prevent hackers and social engineers from obtaining the information they need to access and steal card data.

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Webroot

JANUARY 5, 2022

In fact, COVID-19, Zoom meetings, vaccination recommendations and travel warnings all provide ample and unique precedent for social engineering attacks. Use reputable anti-virus software and firewalls. Pressure to act quickly is a hallmark of social engineering scams.

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SC Magazine

APRIL 22, 2021

About 10 or 11 years ago, when I came to the conclusion that there was this huge problem of social engineering, the only two companies were PhishMe and Wombat. That is certainly helping to build that human firewall, one person at a time and granularly, specifically, for that person based on their strengths and weaknesses.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 9, 2025

CISA adds Microsoft Outlook, Sophos XG Firewall, and other flaws to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog Cisco addressed two critical flaws in its Identity Services Engine (ISE) Notorious hacker behind 40+ cyberattacks on strategic organizations arrested Lazarus APT targets crypto wallets using cross-platform JavaScript stealer U.S.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

BeEF , or Browser Exploitation Framework, makes classic tasks such as enumeration, phishing, or social engineering seamless. Can bypass a victim’s firewall. SET , or Social Engineer Toolkit, focuses on the human factor, as scanners won’t do social engineering pen tests.

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