SecureList

MARCH 25, 2025

To gain an understanding of the financial threat landscape, we analyzed anonymized data on malicious activities detected on the devices of Kaspersky security product users and consensually provided to us through the Kaspersky Security Network (KSN). of all mobile banker attacks. Users in Turkey were the most targeted.

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Security Boulevard

APRIL 16, 2024

The post SIM Swappers Try Bribing T-Mobile and Verizon Staff $300 appeared first on Security Boulevard. Not OK: SMS 2FA — Widespread spam targets carrier employees, as scrotes try harder to evade two-factor authentication.

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SecureWorld News

MARCH 21, 2024

March Madness is a prime opportunity for cybercriminals to deploy phishing lures, malicious apps, and social engineering tactics," warns Krishna Vishnubhotla, VP of Product Strategy at mobile security firm Zimperium. These can be vehicles for delivering malware, committing fraud, or harvesting valuable data.

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Security Boulevard

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Phishing scams are prevalent in the SMS threat landscape, and now BEC attacks are also going mobile,” according to a Trustwave blog post that pointed to. The post Mobile BEC Attacks on the Rise appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 1, 2025

RSA targets passwordless and help desk threats RSA unveiled a new enterprise-ready passwordless platform aimed at thwarting advanced identity attacks, especially those that attempt to bypass help desks using social engineering. Key findings: Smishing (SMS phishing) now makes up over two-thirds of mobile phishing attacks.

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The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

The latest twist: mobile network operator UScellular on Jan. We may think we know how to recognize a social engineering attack or phishing email, but with the amount of information available to attackers through open platforms and stolen information, they may know far more about us than we realize.

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Security Through Education

JULY 1, 2024

The Escalation of SMiShing Attacks SMiShing has emerged as a favored tactic among cybercriminals for several reasons: Pervasiveness of Mobile Devices: With the proliferation of smartphones, people are more accessible via text messages than ever before. This accessibility presents a lucrative opportunity for attackers to exploit.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 17, 2021

Back in the day, security training was largely reserved for IT security specialists and then extended to include IT personnel in general. These days, all employees need to be well educated in security best practices and good habits if the organization wishes to steer clear of ransomware and malware. Security culture assessment.

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SecureList

MAY 6, 2024

Mobile malware The number of Android users attacked by banking malware increased by 32% compared to the previous year. Agent was the most active mobile malware family, making up 38% of all Android attacks. Users in Turkey were the most targeted, with 2.98% encountering mobile banking malware. of attacks. pp compared to 2022.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 29, 2023

As attacks continue to evolve, harnessing AI and advanced social engineering techniques for increasingly sophisticated, stealthy attacks, many. The post We’ve Been Using Email Since 1971—It’s Time We Make it Secure appeared first on Security Boulevard. Email is one of the most important communication tools used today.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 8, 2024

Hilltop BillTok: ByteDance mobilizing addicted user base, as U.S. The post TikTok Ban Incoming — but ByteDance Fights Back appeared first on Security Boulevard. TikTok ban steamrolls through Capitol Hill after unanimous committee vote.

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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. To pursue cybersecurity culture change, we recommend you to institute a cost-effective, company-wide security awareness training for your employees.

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Security Boulevard

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

The use of employee mobile devices at work, or bring your own device (BYOD), is a significant and growing threat to organizational security. The post BYOD Policies Fueling Security Risks appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Security Boulevard

AUGUST 21, 2024

Attacks today can be executed through a myriad of communication channels, including emails, social media and mobile applications. The post The Golden Age of Impersonation: The Dual Role of AI in Cyber Attacks & Cyber Defense appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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SecureWorld News

JULY 13, 2023

Endpoint Security: Securing endpoints, such as laptops, desktops, and mobile devices, is crucial in preventing unauthorized access and malware infections. A report by Verizon found that organizations that provided security awareness training experienced a 70% decrease in successful phishing attacks.

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Security Boulevard

OCTOBER 16, 2024

The post Apple Enrages IT — 45-Day Cert Expiration Fury appeared first on Security Boulevard. CA/B testing: Ludicrous proposal draws ire from “furious” systems administrators.

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Security Boulevard

JULY 20, 2021

A number of mobile apps give anyone with a smartphone and a few minutes of time on their hands the ability to create and distribute a deepfake video. The post Deepfakes: The Next Big Threat appeared first on Security Boulevard. The apps do the hard.

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Security Boulevard

APRIL 3, 2025

The post App Stores OKed VPNs Run by China PLA appeared first on Security Boulevard. Bad Apple: Chinese firm banned by the U.S. is the shady entity behind a clutch of free VPN appswith over a million downloads.

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 24, 2025

The post GhostGPT: A Malicious AI Chatbot for Hackers appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Security Boulevard

DECEMBER 10, 2024

The post Scam Kit Maker Rebuilding Business After Telegram Channel Shut Down appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Security Boulevard

OCTOBER 26, 2021

Social engineering schemes continue to flourish, making their way into company inboxes with the intent to mislead employees into downloading malicious software. These schemes appear fraudulent to those familiar with phishing.

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SecureWorld News

AUGUST 5, 2023

Given the ubiquity of SMS-enabled mobile phones and the fact that no additional applications are needed for this method, it is likely the most prevalent authentication method. When accessing a mobile application, typically, the mere act of placing the call suffices for the application to automatically authorize the entry.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Attackers exploit the geopolitical environment and use AI-powered tools to create convincing deepfakes, disinformation campaigns, and social engineering attacks. The report notes that these attacks can have significant implications for democratic processes, social cohesion, and national security.

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

FCC Gets Tough on Robocall Fraud appeared first on Security Boulevard. KYC isnt a Thing, claims telco: Commissioner Brendan Carr (pictured) wants $4.5 million fine on Telnyx, for enabling illegal robocall scheme. The post FINALLY!

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Security Affairs

APRIL 21, 2023

Original post at [link] While organizations must still account for flashy vulnerability exploitations, denial-of-service campaigns, or movie-themed cyber-heists, phishing-based social engineering attacks remain a perennial choice of cybercriminals when it comes to hacking their victims.

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Security Boulevard

APRIL 23, 2025

Bacon Redux: Pig butchering and other serious scams still thriving, despite crackdowns in Dubai and Myanmar The post Asian Scam Farms: Industrial Scale, Warns UN Report appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

MARCH 29, 2022

Although businesses in all sectors are actively adopting security controls like identity and access management to protect their data and resources, technology is evolving at such a fast pace that humans cannot keep up. For example, the best authentication tools today rely on mobile applications.

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Pen Test Partners

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

October 2023’s Cyber Security Awareness Month led to a flurry of blog posts about a new attack called Quishing (QR Code phishing) and how new AI powered email gateways can potentially block these attacks. Currently, most initial access attempts are carried out with social engineering, commonly phishing. Why is that?

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SC Magazine

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

According to the researchers, the two email attacks employed a broad range of techniques to get past traditional email security filters and pass the “eye tests” of unsuspecting end users: Social engineering.

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SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 7, 2022

I then follow-up and ask for a React version, more realistic copy, and mobile responsiveness. Scott Register, VP of Security Solutions at Keysight Technologies, discusses this trend: "Deepfake technology to date has resulted in political confusion, internet chatter, and some amusing mashup videos, but expect this to change in the near term.

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 26, 2021

This vastly increased mobility, cloud computing and social networking usage; in some cases, this transition occurred before companies and staff were fully prepared. The post Understand Your Staff: How Insiders Shape Defenses appeared first on Security Boulevard. Enterprises and their staff dealt with a lot of change in 2020.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 30, 2025

RSA targets passwordless and help desk threats RSA unveiled a new enterprise-ready passwordless platform aimed at thwarting advanced identity attacks, especially those that attempt to bypass help desks using social engineering. Key findings: Smishing (SMS phishing) now makes up over two-thirds of mobile phishing attacks.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 28, 2022

Helps improve overall security awareness and policies within organizations, making them more secure against future threats like malware or other hacks. Mobile application: $600 to $800 per scan. This can include network scanning, vulnerability assessments, social engineering, exploitation, reporting and remediations.

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

The post Apple Lets Stalkers Find YOU nRootTag Team Breaks AirTag Crypto appeared first on Security Boulevard. Dumb Design + Crud Code = Privacy Panic: Its been SEVEN MONTHS, but Tims crew is yet to fix the bugs.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 7, 2022

They earned the highest score among providers named "Customer's Choice" in Gartner's 2022 "Voice of the Customer” Security Awareness Computer-Based Training report. Learn more about NINJIO Cybersecurity Awareness Training. Application security, information security, network security, disaster recovery, operational security, etc.

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 15, 2025

The post Allstate Violates Drivers Privacy, Texas AG Alleges appeared first on Security Boulevard. Dont Mess With Texas Privacy: We will hold all these companies accountable, rants state attorney general Ken Paxton (pictured).

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 1, 2025

RSA targets passwordless and help desk threats RSA unveiled a new enterprise-ready passwordless platform aimed at thwarting advanced identity attacks, especially those that attempt to bypass help desks using social engineering. Key findings: Smishing (SMS phishing) now makes up over two-thirds of mobile phishing attacks.

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