Security Boulevard

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

This is why you should never reuse passwords.Hacking Software and ToolsWhile there are software tools for various types of cyber attacks, the one I’m going to focus on is social engineering attacks. These software packages have everything you need to launch and scale a phishing attack.

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CSO Magazine

JUNE 8, 2023

Researchers warn of a social engineering campaign by the North Korean APT group known as Kimsuky that attempts to steal email credentials and plant malware. Operating since at least 2012, the group often employs targeted phishing and social engineering tactics to gather intelligence and access sensitive information."

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Identity IQ

JUNE 20, 2023

What Are Social Engineering Scams? Thanks, Your CEO This common scenario is just one example of the many ways scammers may attempt to trick you through social engineering scams. Read on to learn how to recognize social engineering attacks, their consequences, and tactics to avoid falling for them.

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The Hacker News

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Socially engineered SMS messages are being used to install malware on Android devices as part of a widespread phishing campaign that impersonates the Iranian government and social security services to make away with credit card details and steal funds from victims' bank accounts.

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Malwarebytes

MARCH 19, 2025

” Whether it’s a so-called “subsidy program,” a “government grant,” or a “relief card,” these scams all share the same underlying goalto manipulate people into giving away their personal information, orworsetheir hard-earned cash. .” ” “482 Spots Remaining! gov domains).

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SecureWorld News

MARCH 24, 2025

AI agents are identitiesand they need governance One of the most pressing concerns from industry leaders is that AI agents often operate as non-human identities (NHIs)with broad system access but minimal oversight. You can't stop attackers from manipulating AI, just like you can't stop them from phishing employees," Feinberg said.

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The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Enterprises must secure AI agents, adopt proactive data governance, and deploy AI-based security platforms. Organizations face rising risks of AI-driven social engineering and personal device breaches. AI-powered cryptocurrency attacks will automate phishing and exploit vulnerabilities.

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Evolution of social engineering Social engineering exploits human psychology to manipulate individuals into revealing sensitive information or taking harmful actions. Attackers now impersonate executives, government officials, and even family members to gain trust and manipulate victims.

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The Hacker News

JANUARY 26, 2021

An evolving phishing campaign observed at least since May 2020 has been found to target high-ranking company executives across manufacturing, real estate, finance, government, and technological sectors with the goal of obtaining sensitive information.

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Heimadal Security

APRIL 18, 2022

A warning about a new wave of social engineering cyberattacks that distribute the IcedID malware and employ Zimbra exploits for sensitive data theft purposes has been recently issued by the Computer Emergency Response Team of Ukraine (CERT-UA).

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The Last Watchdog

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

Phishing is one of the most common social engineering tactics cybercriminals use to target their victims. Cybersecurity experts are discussing a new trend in the cybercrime community called phishing-as-a-service. Phishing-as-a-Service (PhaaS). Related: Utilizing humans as security sensors. Rising popularity.

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

The hackers rely heavily on social engineering tactics to distribute the malware. This includes sending phishing messages posing as government agencies or local banks to convince victims to click on links leading to fake apps infected with the malware. Experts warn that biometric authentication alone is not foolproof.

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Krebs on Security

JANUARY 30, 2024

The government says Urban went by the aliases “ Sosa ” and “ King Bob ,” among others. 2022 that an intrusion had exposed a “limited number” of Twilio customer accounts through a sophisticated social engineering attack designed to steal employee credentials. Twilio disclosed in Aug.

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Krebs on Security

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

Secret Service and Department of Homeland Security told reporters on Wednesday the trio’s activities involved extortion, phishing, direct attacks on financial institutions and ATM networks, as well as malicious applications that masqueraded as software tools to help people manage their cryptocurrency holdings.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 10, 2024

This social engineering scheme has been amplified by targeted phishing, smishing, and vishing activities, with a noticeable increase around the winter holidays. billion (equal to USD 326 million) between 2021 and 2023. Notably, some of them were registered between September and November 2024.

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Heimadal Security

JULY 15, 2022

Researchers have uncovered a new phishing kit that, under the guise of security controls, injects malware into legitimate WordPress sites and uses a fake PayPal-branded social engineering scam to trick targets into handing over their most sensitive data. Researchers from Akamai said that the attackers […].

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SecureList

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Kaspersky MDR customers by region Distribution of incidents by industry In 2024, the MDR team observed the highest number of incidents in the industrial (25.7%), financial (14.1%), and government (11.7%) sectors. in government, 17.8% User Execution and Phishing remain top threats. in IT, 18.3% in industrial, and 11.9%

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

The FBI, CISA, and MS-ISAC have issued a joint cybersecurity advisory warning organizations about Ghost (Cring) ransomware, a sophisticated cyber threat that has been compromising critical infrastructure, businesses, and government entities worldwide. Strengthening identity security Enforce phishing-resistant MFA for all privileged accounts.

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Krebs on Security

AUGUST 19, 2021

“According to this actor, he had originally intended to send his targets—all senior-level executives—phishing emails to compromise their accounts, but after that was unsuccessful, he pivoted to this ransomware pretext,” Hassold wrote. – Government entities. – Canada. – Australia. – the UK.

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SC Magazine

MARCH 24, 2021

A California state agency was victimized by a phishing incident last week in which an employee clicked on a link that provided access to the employee’s account for some 24 hours. Unfortunately, it seems to occur too commonly in government institutions that we must absolutely trust to place our social interests above all else,” Wade said.

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IT Security Guru

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Cyber attacks can compromise critical infrastructure, financial systems, and sensitive government data. Phishing and Social Engineering: These tactics manipulate individuals to disclose sensitive information. Types of Cybersecurity Threats Malware and Ransomware: These can disable systems or steal data for ransom.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 25, 2023

United States Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) along with two other agencies; National Security Agency (NSA) and Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center (MS-ISAC) have issued a warning to federal agencies against a phishing scam taking place through Remote Monitoring and Management (RMM) Software.

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Malwarebytes

JULY 19, 2022

A new phishing campaign targeting PayPal users aims to get extensive data from potential victims. The data it’s after includes government documents like passport, as well as selfie photos. PayPal phishing sites are a dime a dozen due to the number of people and companies using it as another form of payment method.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

The CERT of Ukraine (CERT-UA) warned of a spear-phishing campaign targeting Ukrainian armed forces personnel. The Computer Emergency Response Team of Ukraine (CERT-UA) is warning of an ongoing spear-phishing campaign targeting private email accounts belonging to Ukrainian armed forces personnel. reads a translation of the message.

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SecureList

DECEMBER 6, 2022

There are two main types of online fraud aimed at stealing user data and money: phishing and scams. Phishers primarily seek to extract confidential information from victims, such as credentials or bank card details, while scammers deploy social engineering to persuade targets to transfer money on their own accord.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 5, 2023

All the ministers and government employees working in the UK were issued a warning when their official contact details were publicly available online until March 2020. The post Data Security Threat to UK Government Ministers and Civil Servants appeared first on Cybersecurity Insiders.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

This data reportedly includes everything from names and addresses to Social Security numbers and bank account details. This attack underscores a critical lesson for businesses: even the most vital institutions, such as a city government, are vulnerable to cyberthreats.

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Webroot

MARCH 3, 2025

During this time, many government agencies and consumer protection organizations come together to help educate consumers on how to keep their personal and financial information secure. Social engineering attacks Social engineering attacks occur when someone uses a fake persona to gain your trust.

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Hacker's King

DECEMBER 16, 2024

In the digital age, cyber-attacks are a growing concern for individuals, businesses, and governments worldwide. Recent incidents include attacks on government agencies, critical infrastructure, and major corporations, highlighting the vulnerability of national cybersecurity defenses.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 21, 2022

A research conducted by a research firm, Comparitech, says that billions of malicious emails target UK government employees every year. And in that study, it was revealed that the about 760,000 government employees received nearly 2.7 Others were of different genre such as mining software, phishing and social engineering attacks.

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The Hacker News

APRIL 17, 2022

The Computer Emergency Response Team of Ukraine (CERT-UA) has warned of a new wave of social engineering campaigns delivering IcedID malware and leveraging Zimbra exploits with the goal of stealing sensitive information.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 3, 2023

Russia-linked APT29 group targeted dozens of organizations and government agencies worldwide with Microsoft Teams phishing attacks. Microsoft Threat Intelligence reported that the cyberspies conducted highly targeted social engineering attacks using credential theft phishing lures sent as Microsoft Teams chat.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Microsoft warns of a new phishing campaign by Russia-linked APT Midnight Blizzard targeting hundreds of organizations. The recent campaign is still ongoing and already targeted entities in multiple sectors, including government, defense, academia, NGO, and other sectors. ” reads the report published by Microsoft.

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SecureList

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

Mobile statistics Targeted attacks New APT threat actor targets Russian government entities In May 2024, we discovered a new APT targeting Russian government organizations. Two months later, in July 2024, CloudSorcerer launched further attacks against Russian government organizations and IT companies.

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Security Affairs

MAY 21, 2020

“Victims of the analyzed campaigns fit into the pattern preferred by this actor, such as air transport and government sectors in the Middle East,” reads the researcher paper published by the experts. The post Iran-linked Chafer APT group targets governments in Kuwait and Saudi Arabia appeared first on Security Affairs.

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SecureWorld News

JUNE 17, 2024

While no details were provided about the potential perpetrators, the scam highlights how threat actors exploit the authority of government agencies to trick victims into complying with illicit demands. Ezra Graziano, Director of Federal Accounts at Zimperium, emphasized the urgency for defense against such evolving social engineering tactics.

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Security Boulevard

AUGUST 9, 2022

Twilio (NYSE:TWLO) customer data has leaked—after a simple phishing attack on employees. The post Twilio Fails Simple Test — Leaks Private Data via Phishing appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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