Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Scattered Spider members are part of a broader cybercriminal community called “The Com,” where hackers brag about high-profile cyber thefts, typically initiated through social engineering tactics like phone, email, or SMS scams to gain access to corporate networks.

Cybercrime 109

Cybercrime Identity Theft Cryptocurrency Phishing 109

Joseph Steinberg

JANUARY 20, 2022

Zero Trust is a concept, an approach to information security that dramatically deviates from the approach commonly taken at businesses worldwide by security professionals for many years. . • Zero Trust cannot be purchased off the shelf even from a combination of vendors. So, what is Zero Trust – in layman’s terms?

Cybersecurity 363

Cybersecurity Artificial Intelligence Ransomware Social Engineering 363

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.

Social Engineering 111

Social Engineering Phishing Banking DNS 111

SC Magazine

APRIL 1, 2021

Google on Wednesday evening announced that North Korean hackers have continued to target information security professionals with fake job offers, perpetuating a campaign that previously involved the use of a zero-day browser exploit. (Image from Google blog).

Scams 114

Scams Social Engineering Phishing Engineering 114

Security Affairs

APRIL 27, 2023

CyberNews analyzed a classic cryptocurrency romance scam, also known as CryptoRom, explaining how scammers hid the money CryptoRom scammers hid the money with several layers of obfuscation, but the Cybernews research team discovered that the stolen funds ended up in Binance accounts. Here’s how we did it. Cybernews researcher team said.

Scams 98

Scams Cryptocurrency Social Engineering Accountability 98

Security Boulevard

JANUARY 10, 2022

A phone scam targeting psychologists reveals that even professionals can become victims, stolen multi-million-dollar NFT’s results in a “all my apes gone” plea for help, and details on a skimmer supply chain attack on more than 100 real estate websites. ** Links mentioned on the show ** The Phone Scam That Targets Psychologists [link] Thieves […].

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Scams Social Engineering Engineering InfoSec 104

Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022

Below are the recommendations provided by Armorblox to identify phishing messages: Augment native email security with additional controls; Watch out for social engineering cues; Follow multi-factor authentication and password management best practices; Follow me on Twitter: @securityaffairs and Facebook. Pierluigi Paganini.

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Phishing Scams Social Engineering Password Management 100

Security Affairs

APRIL 7, 2025

Scattered Spider members are part of a broader cybercriminal community called The Com, where hackers brag about high-profile cyber thefts, typically initiated through social engineering tactics like phone, email, or SMS scams to gain access to corporate networks. In January 2024, U.S.

Cybercrime 66

Cybercrime Identity Theft Social Engineering Hacking 66

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 17, 2023

With 85% of campaigns targeting victims with phishing emails containing malicious links, another form of a social engineering attack, education and cyber vigiliance remain a high priority. Why should employers educate employees about cyber security? This method was identified as vishing – a voice-based phishing attack.

Social Engineering 137

Social Engineering Ransomware Engineering Phishing 137

Security Affairs

APRIL 8, 2024

The Health Sector Cybersecurity Coordination Center (HC3) recently observed threat actors using sophisticated social engineering tactics to target IT help desks in the health sector. The attackers aim at gaining initial access to target organizations.

Social Engineering 138

Social Engineering Healthcare Engineering Accountability 138

Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024

How the Necro Trojan infiltrated Google Play, again Kryptina RaaS | From Unsellable Cast-Off to Enterprise Ransomware “Marko Polo” Navigates Uncharted Waters With Infostealer Empire Octo2: European Banks Already Under Attack by New Malware Variant Infostealer malware bypasses Chrome’s new cookie-theft defenses AI-Generated Malware Found in the Wild (..)

Malware 126

Malware Social Engineering IoT Scams 126

SC Magazine

APRIL 1, 2021

Google on Wednesday evening announced that North Korean hackers have continued to target information security professionals with fake job offers, perpetuating a campaign that previously involved the use of a zero-day browser exploit. (Image from Google blog).

Scams 77

Scams Social Engineering Phishing Engineering 77

Security Affairs

APRIL 12, 2024

” The employee ignored the contact and reported the attempt to the security team, the company confirmed that the incident did not impact the company. LastPass shared the incident to raise awareness about using deepfakes for CEO fraud and other scams. concludes the report.

Social Engineering 136

Social Engineering Scams Password Management Technology 136

Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 9, 2025

What are the risks?

Spyware 60

Spyware Cybercrime Scams Social Engineering 60

Security Boulevard

SEPTEMBER 15, 2024

In episode 346, we discuss new AI-driven voicemail scams that sound convincingly real and how to identify them. Join […] The post The Rise of AI Voicemail Scams, Political Donation Privacy Concerns appeared first on Shared Security Podcast.

Scams 64

Scams Social Engineering Data privacy Engineering 64

Webroot

JANUARY 19, 2022

Through a series of effective delivery modules, SAT provides employees with relevant information and knowledge on topics like social engineering, malware, compliance and information security. Effective security awareness training can significantly boost your organization’s security posture.

Security Awareness 119

Security Awareness Education Phishing Social Engineering 119

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 20, 2021

Once hijacked the channel, attackers either sell it to the highest bidder or employ it in cryptocurrency scam scheme. The hackers used fake collaboration opportunities (i.e. a demo for anti-virus software, VPN, music players, photo editing or online games) to hijack the channel of YouTube creators.

Accountability 144

Accountability Malware Phishing Social Engineering 144

Security Affairs

MARCH 8, 2020

This week, the Department of Homeland Security’s cybersecurity agency shared the following tips on how to prevent Coronavirus-themed: Avoid clicking on links in unsolicited emails and be wary of email attachments. See Using Caution with Email Attachments and Avoiding Social Engineering and Phishing Scams for more information.

Malware 145

Malware Scams Social Engineering Phishing 145

Security Boulevard

NOVEMBER 26, 2023

The conversation shifts to Apple’s upcoming support for Rich Communication Services (RCS) and the potential security implications. Lastly, Tom and Kevin reflect on reports of AI-powered voice cloning scams targeting […] The post Apple Finally Adopts RCS, AI Powered Scams Targeting the Elderly appeared first on Shared Security Podcast.

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Scams Security Awareness Social Engineering Data privacy 59

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Whether motivated by a potential payday or the ability to access confidential information, cybercriminals have plenty of incentive to focus on what works best in achieving their goals. Some threat actors carry out phishing attacks using social media and networking platforms, such as Twitter or LinkedIn. Stolen Credentials.

IoT 138

IoT Phishing Passwords Scams 138

Security Affairs

JUNE 20, 2020

The crooks exploited online tools and technology along with social engineering tactics to target the victims and steal usernames, passwords, and bank accounts. Okpoh, Benson and Kayode conducted romance scams and were involved in money laundering along with Uzuh. ” continues OFAC.

Social Engineering 115

Social Engineering Scams Small Business Banking 115

eSecurity Planet

MAY 3, 2022

The CRI report surveyed over 3,500 chief information security officers (CISOs), IT professionals and managers from Asia-Pacific, North America, Europe, and South America in the latter part of 2021. As a result, companies are spending on information security tools to enable secure remote work and increase business efficiency.

Social Engineering 130

Social Engineering Internet Internet Risk 130

Security Affairs

JULY 22, 2024

Scattered Spider members are part of a broader cybercriminal community called “The Com,” where hackers brag about high-profile cyber thefts, typically initiated through social engineering tactics like phone, email, or SMS scams to gain access to corporate networks.

Cybercrime 132

Cybercrime Social Engineering Hacking Scams 132

Security Affairs

JANUARY 22, 2024

In an adaptive phishing campaign, attackers gather specific information about victims through various sources, such as social media, public websites, and previous data breaches. One of the key elements of these campaigns is social engineering, which aims to psychologically manipulate victims.

Phishing 134

Phishing Education Social Engineering Media 134

Security Affairs

AUGUST 23, 2024

The person responsible for the cave is a 29-year-old Russian citizen who would have received cryptocurrencies that would be part of a cyber scam carried out by North Korean hackers who made off with a loot of US$100 million, an operation that was investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) of the United States .”

Cryptocurrency 117

Cryptocurrency Social Engineering Hacking Engineering 117

Security Affairs

JUNE 17, 2024

Scattered Spider members are part of a broader cybercriminal community called “The Com,” where hackers brag about high-profile cyber thefts, typically initiated through social engineering tactics like phone, email, or SMS scams to gain access to corporate networks.

Cybercrime 128

Cybercrime Hacking Social Engineering Cryptocurrency 128

SecureWorld News

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Fraud: Sophisticated scams, including bonus abuse and account takeovers, pose significant financial risks. Online betting is a potentially exciting activity for interested gamers, but they should always proceed with patience, vigilance, and caution," said Cliff Steinhauer , Director, Information Security and Engagement, at the NCA.

Cybersecurity 117

Cybersecurity Scams Phishing Mobile 117

The Last Watchdog

JUNE 21, 2020

This quirk made the attack look more trustworthy and added a layer of flexibility to these scams. David Balaban is a computer security researcher with over 17 years of experience in malware analysis and antivirus software evaluation. The FBI-themed ransomware was one of the most prolific infections at the time.

Ransomware 243

Ransomware Hacking Encryption Penetration Testing 243

Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

Now, however, the expanded compilation – if genuine – “could serve as a goldmine for scammers,” says CyberNews senior information security researcher Mantas Sasnauskas. People tend to overshare information on social media. With that said, the database could be sold piecemeal. Spamming 3.8

Passwords 112

Passwords Media Accountability Scams 112

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 30, 2021

The top five threats are: Online Scams – For African member countries, the highest-reported and most pressing cyberthreat across the region was identified as online scamming. This threat seeks to target and take advantage of victims’ fears, insecurities, and vulnerabilities through phishing, mass mailing and social engineering.

Cybercrime 88

Cybercrime Scams DDOS Banking 88

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 20, 2020

Group-IB assisted Paxful, an international peer-to-peer cryptocurrency marketplace, in countering web-bot and social engineering attacks. Powered with Group-IB’s solution for online fraud prevention Secure Portal , the platform has managed to fight off over 220,000 requests from web-bots in just two months, shielding its 4.5

Cryptocurrency 89

Cryptocurrency Social Engineering eCommerce Engineering 89

Webroot

OCTOBER 19, 2021

Practical exercises include no-notice social engineering attempts to collect information, gain unauthorized access, or simulate the adverse impact of opening malicious email attachments or invoking, via spear-phishing attacks, malicious web links.” – NIST SP 800-53, Rev. 5, Section 5.3 (pg.

Phishing 124

Phishing Security Awareness Scams Social Engineering 124

Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024

Head Mare hacktivist group targets Russia and Belarus Zyxel fixed critical OS command injection flaw in multiple routers VMware fixed a code execution flaw in Fusion hypervisor U.S.

Data breaches 122

Data breaches Artificial Intelligence Social Engineering Hacking 122

Security Affairs

JANUARY 3, 2024

Resecurity has uncovered a cybercriminal faction known as “ GXC Team “, who specializes in crafting tools for online banking theft, ecommerce deception, and internet scams. These methods are commonly employed in wire fraud and well-known bogus invoice scams. billion on organizations.

Artificial Intelligence 135

Artificial Intelligence Banking Scams Cybercrime 135

Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

The Lithuanian State Data Protection Inspectorate has started an investigation into the security breach, according to preliminary data, threat actors had access to the Revolut database through the use of social engineering techniques. Upon discovering the intrusion, the security team promptly locked out the threat.

Social Engineering 100

Social Engineering Data breaches Scams Engineering 100

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 4, 2019

Business email compromise scam (BEC) continues to target organizations worldwide, crooks stole $742,000 from Ocala City in Florida. The City of Ocala in Florida is the last victim in order of time of a profitable business email compromise scam (BEC) attack, fraudsters redirected over $742,000 to a bank account under their control.

Scams 72

Scams Banking Social Engineering Accountability 72

Security Affairs

MAY 18, 2022

Experts also warn of scams and other social engineering attacks that cybercriminals use to trick victims into sending funds to the attackers’ wallets.

Cryptocurrency 109

Cryptocurrency Social Engineering Malware Cybercrime 109