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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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Social engineering techniques are becoming increasingly sophisticated and are exploiting multiple emerging means, such as deep fakes. The increasing use of videoconferencing platforms and the various forms of remote work also adopted in the post-emergency covid make interpersonal collaborations increasingly virtual.

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SecureWorld News

APRIL 15, 2021

On a recent SecureWorld Sessions podcast episode, Social Engineering: Hacking Humans , host Bruce Sussman spoke with Christopher Hadnagy, an entrepreneur and author of five books about social engineering and hacking the human. 1 How do you define social engineering?

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Webroot

MARCH 3, 2025

The growing risks to your data During the third quarter of 2024, data breaches exposed more than 422 million records worldwide. Millions of customers were put at risk when their social security numbers, phone numbers, and other sensitive personal information were leaked. Document disposal Shred sensitive documents.

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Deepfakes involve AI-generated synthetic media that convincingly mimics real individuals' voices and faces. Evolution of social engineering Social engineering exploits human psychology to manipulate individuals into revealing sensitive information or taking harmful actions.

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Krebs on Security

AUGUST 19, 2020

For now at least, they appear to be focusing primarily on companies in the financial, telecommunications and social media industries. Zack Allen is director of threat intelligence for ZeroFOX , a Baltimore-based company that helps customers detect and respond to risks found on social media and other digital channels.

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The Last Watchdog

MAY 5, 2022

The media paid close attention to ransomware attacks last year, as they had a significant impact on Colonial Pipeline, the nation’s largest fuel distributor, and JBS, the nation’s largest meat distributor. You’ll significantly reduce your risk if you enforce a minimum security bar for all devices accessing your data. Best practices.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 3, 2023

And one of the most successful and increasingly prevalent ways of attack has come from social engineering, which is when criminals manipulate humans directly to gain access to confidential information. Social engineering is more sophisticated than ever, and its most advanced iteration is the topic of today's discussion: deepfakes.

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Security Boulevard

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

The secure production, distribution and management of media is being threatened by a complex, fragmented third-party ecosystem leaving the media industry exposed to potential cybersecurity threats, a survey by BlueVoyant found. The percentage of media vendors.

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The Last Watchdog

APRIL 22, 2025

security professionals, highlighting a few worrisome findings: Deepfake risks increasingly target vulnerable board members and executives. As AI technology advances, attackers are shifting their focus from technical exploits to human emotions using deeply personal and well-orchestrated social engineering tactics.

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The Last Watchdog

JANUARY 30, 2025

Using a very clever social engineering attack that exploits trusted domains, the adversary can then further escalate the profile hijacking attack to steal passwords from the victims browser. For more information about the browser syncjacking attack, additional findings from this research are available at sqrx.com/research.

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The Last Watchdog

JANUARY 3, 2023

For instance, phishing, one of the most common, is a social engineering attack used to steal user data. With the rise in social media, criminals have more platforms with which to target potential phishing victims. There are many ways in which we can be exposed to potential cyberattacks.

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The Last Watchdog

JULY 13, 2023

London, July 13, 2023 — Beazley, the leading specialist insurer, today published its latest Risk & Resilience report: Spotlight on: Cyber & Technology Risks 2023. Yet, boardroom focus on cyber risk appears to be diminishing. trillion by 2025, a 300% increase since 2015 1.

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The Last Watchdog

NOVEMBER 19, 2023

That’s largely because the splashy headlines and online buzz created by bringing down the pair of casinos will only motivate more mid-level cybercriminals to follow Scattered Spiders’ model, putting wide-reaching businesses at risk of ransomware attacks due to the rise of ransomware-as-a-service models.

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Malwarebytes

MARCH 10, 2025

I realize that may sound like something trivial to steer clear from, but apparently its not because the social engineering behind it is pretty sophisticated. But mshta will fetch the malicious media file from the specified domain and run it. The name of the media file may look perfectly fine.

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Malwarebytes

APRIL 1, 2025

One of the pitfalls the IRS warns about is bad tax advice provided on social media, as submitting false information to the IRS could land you in serious trouble. We don’t just report on threats – we help safeguard your entire digital identity Cybersecurity risks should never spread beyond a headline.

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Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

These agents could even hold people for ransom by matching stolen data online with publicly known email addresses or social media accounts, composing messages and holding entire conversations with victims who believe a human hacker out there has access to their Social Security Number, physical address, credit card info, and more.

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IT Security Guru

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

The risk posed by these actors continues to grow as nations rely increasingly on interconnected digital infrastructure. Phishing and Social Engineering: These tactics manipulate individuals to disclose sensitive information. Conclusion The scope of national security threats today is broader and more complex than ever.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

2021 Research Highlights Growing Security Vulnerabilities Around Targeted Social Engineering, Ransomware and Malware Attacks. To download the full study, see the Zscaler 2021 VPN Risk Report. The full findings of the Zscaler VPN Risk Report are now available to the public. Zscaler, Inc. About Zscaler.

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SecureList

JANUARY 18, 2023

The threat landscape is constantly updated through new malware and spyware, advanced phishing methods, and new social engineering techniques. The media routinely report incidents and leaks of data that end up publicly accessible on the dark web. More personal data leaks; corporate email at risk.

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SecureList

DECEMBER 9, 2024

This incident serves as a stark reminder of the critical risks posed by global IT disruptions and supply chain weaknesses. This case underscores the serious risk that social engineering and supply chain attacks pose to open-source projects. Media sources reported that explosives had been concealed within the devices.

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Pen Test Partners

AUGUST 29, 2024

Secure networks : Avoid using untrusted public Wi-Fi to access social media accounts, instead, use mobile data. This guide outlines the steps you should take to help protect your social media profiles against common threats. You absolutely should secure your password manager with Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA).

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SecureWorld News

APRIL 14, 2025

It helps prioritize risks, organize protection efforts, and allocate resources more flexibly to address the most pressing threats first. With these insights, security personnel know which attack vectors to watch more closely, how to orchestrate the defenses, and what new phishing and social engineering trends to warn employees about.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 9, 2021

The debate over how much responsibility social media companies should have when it comes to regulating or policing what users post continues, particularly in the past year or so. The post Social Media Regulation: The Line Between Privacy and Protection appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Security Through Education

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

At Social-Engineer LLC , we offer a service known as the Social Engineering Risk Assessment or SERA for short. If a target has a public social media account, this can serve as a gold mine for an attacker. At Social-Engineer , our SERA program also begins in a similar way.

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Security Through Education

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Social engineering scams frequently exploit our desire to help by using themes of sympathy and assistance to manipulate us. Bad actors typically execute these scams over the phone, through email, or on social media platforms. In reality, the donations go directly into the scammer’s pockets.

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Security Through Education

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Social engineering scams frequently exploit our desire to help by using themes of sympathy and assistance to manipulate us. Bad actors typically execute these scams over the phone, through email, or on social media platforms. In reality, the donations go directly into the scammer’s pockets.

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Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

The leaked data included: Full names Phone numbers Email addresses Home addresses Dates of birth Nationality and places of birth Social media links Employment history Educational background As you can imagine, these resumes represent a treasure trove for phishers and other cybercriminals. What do I need to do?

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Jane Frankland

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

But as a CISO or cyber risk owner, it’s not just about locking down sensitive informationits about doing it without slowing down your people. It encompasses everything from ensuring the confidentiality and integrity of information to reducing risks, maintaining compliance, and building trust with customers.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 29, 2021

The exposed records include email addresses full names, phone numbers, physical addresses, geolocation records, LinkedIn username and profile URL, personal and professional experience/background, genders, and other social media accounts and usernames. Passwords are not included in the archive. ” reported RestorePrivacy.

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

And 2025 will be no different, as increasingly sophisticated online hackers seek to take advantage of Valentine's themed email traffic, social media advertisements, or marketing campaigns, and exploit heightened emotions and a desire to connect. Last year saw a 110% rise in cybercrime in the lead up to Valentine's Day.

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SC Magazine

APRIL 1, 2021

These programs are often riddled with malware, and Cisco Talos security researcher Holger Unterbrink said in an interview with SC Media that the attackers in this campaign deployed a number of Remote Access Trojans and other forms of malware, like password and information stealers, to infect unsuspecting victims.

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The Last Watchdog

APRIL 14, 2022

For starters, attackers leverage social engineering tactics and information gleaned from websites and social media profiles to determine employees’ working relationships and connections. BEC attacks don’t get the media attention of ransomware incidents and records theft, but they are far more prevalent and costly overall.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 3, 2023

By: Daron Hartvigsen , Managing Director, StoneTurn and Luke Tenery , Partner, StoneTurn When insider threat or insider risk is discussed in a corporate context, often the relevant topics include misconduct , fraud, misuse, or even the idea that insiders can be unwitting accomplices to social engineering exploitation.

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SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 30, 2024

While this article focuses on handling data breaches, a comprehensive Business Continuity Plan (BCP) encompasses a broad spectrum of risks, including pandemics, natural disasters, financial instability, and human errors. These instructions ensure that every team understands their role in mitigating risks and expediting recovery.

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Krebs on Security

JANUARY 30, 2024

2022 that an intrusion had exposed a “limited number” of Twilio customer accounts through a sophisticated social engineering attack designed to steal employee credentials. The publication said the judge overseeing Urban’s case denied bail because the defendant was a strong flight risk. Twilio disclosed in Aug.

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Krebs on Security

JULY 22, 2020

According to The Times , Kirk first reached out to the group through a hacker who used the screen name “ lol ” on OGusers , a forum dedicated to helping users hijack and resell OG accounts from Twitter and other social media platforms. “just dont want my irl getting sus[pended].”

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