How to defend your organization against social engineering attacks
Tech Republic Security
NOVEMBER 5, 2020
A security awareness program backed by multi-factor authentication can help protect your critical assets, says NordVPN Teams.
Can your business stop social engineering attacks?
Webroot
JULY 6, 2022
Social engineering attacks like phishing, baiting and scareware have skyrocketed to take the top spot as the #1 cause of cybersecurity breaches. So what makes social engineering so effective? When cybercriminals use social engineering tactics, they prey on our natural instinct to help one another.
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Are We Ready to Give Up on Security Awareness Training?
The Hacker News
DECEMBER 19, 2023
Some of you have already started budgeting for 2024 and allocating funds to security areas within your organization. It is safe to say that employee security awareness training is one of the expenditure items, too. Besides, social engineering remains one of the most prevalent attacks
The Impact of AI on Social Engineering Cyber Attacks
SecureWorld News
NOVEMBER 8, 2023
Social engineering attacks have long been a threat to businesses worldwide, statistically comprising roughly 98% of cyberattacks worldwide. Given the much more psychologically focused and methodical ways that social engineering attacks can be conducted, it makes spotting them hard to do.
GUEST ESSAY: Leveraging DevSecOps to quell cyber risks in a teeming threat landscape
The Last Watchdog
JANUARY 2, 2024
Lack of security awareness and education. Often, employees within organizations lack sufficient security awareness and education. This lack of knowledge makes them susceptible to phishing attacks, social engineering, and other cyber threats. Promote security awareness and education among employees.
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Ask These 10 Questions to Enhance Your Social Engineering Testing
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. This focus not only protects against breaches, but it also fosters a culture of security awareness among employees.
Voice Phishers Targeting Corporate VPNs
Krebs on Security
AUGUST 19, 2020
Allen said a typical voice phishing or “vishing” attack by this group involves at least two perpetrators: One who is social engineering the target over the phone, and another co-conspirator who takes any credentials entered at the phishing page and quickly uses them to log in to the target company’s VPN platform in real-time.
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Identity Phishing: Using Legitimate Cloud Services to Steal User Access
Security Boulevard
DECEMBER 5, 2024
Identity phishing doesn’t just lead to data theft – it can also lead to financial fraud, targeted social engineering attacks and lateral movement across endpoints. The post Identity Phishing: Using Legitimate Cloud Services to Steal User Access appeared first on Security Boulevard.
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Old Habits, New Threats: Why More Phishing Attacks are Bypassing Outdated Perimeter Detection
Security Boulevard
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
The rise in sophisticated phishing threats like polymorphic attacks, social engineering tactics, and the use of compromised accounts have undoubtedly highlighted the significant gaps in perimeter technology, leading to a notable increase in bypassed attacks.
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Five Tools That Can Help Organizations Combat AI-powered Deception
Security Boulevard
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
As digital exploitation, fraud and deception move deeper into society, it is incumbent on organizations to educate their employees on digital literacy skills, make them aware of the risks posed by phishing and social engineering threats.
When ChatGPT Goes Phishing
Security Boulevard
MAY 18, 2023
Experts are worried that ChatGPT’s ability to source recent data about an organization could make social engineering and phishing attacks more effective than ever. The post When ChatGPT Goes Phishing appeared first on Security Boulevard.
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How SE Helped Me in Public Speaking
Security Through Education
MARCH 4, 2024
In prepping for my speech, I realized that the techniques I daily use as a certified social engineer equipped me more than I realized. Influence Techniques At Social-Engineer, you may often hear or read about us referring to “Influence Techniques.” Written by: Josten Peña Human Risk Analyst at Social-Engineer, LLC
Cybersecurity Tips to Avoid Fouls During March Madness
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.
ROUNDTABLE: Targeting the supply-chain: SolarWinds, then Mimecast and now UScellular
The Last Watchdog
FEBRUARY 3, 2021
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. Bill Santos, President and COO, Cerberus Sentinel.
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The “Spammification” of Business Email Compromise Spells Trouble for Businesses Around the Globe
Security Boulevard
JUNE 14, 2024
Whether it be purely text-based social engineering, or advanced, image-based attacks, one thing's for certain — generative AI is fueling a whole new age of advanced phishing. The post The “Spammification” of Business Email Compromise Spells Trouble for Businesses Around the Globe appeared first on Security Boulevard.
10 Top Open Source Penetration Testing Tools
eSecurity Planet
FEBRUARY 24, 2022
The Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP) is a nonprofit foundation and an open community dedicated to security awareness. BeEF , or Browser Exploitation Framework, makes classic tasks such as enumeration, phishing, or social engineering seamless. You will be able to create payloads, phishing pages (e.g.
Understanding SMiShing
Security Through Education
JULY 1, 2024
Vulnerabilities Exposed by SMiShing SMiShing exploits various vulnerabilities, including: Human Trust: Attackers may leverage social engineering techniques to manipulate human psychology, exploiting trust and inducing victims to take actions against their best interests.
3 Predictions on the 2023 Fraud Landscape
CyberSecurity Insiders
DECEMBER 12, 2022
In 2023, businesses and consumers alike should expect to see an increase in social engineering attacks where bad actors manipulate victims into sharing sensitive information such as login credentials or payment details. Financial organizations will see a rise in BIN attacks. million in losses, later recouped.
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SHARED INTEL: How ransomware evolved from consumer trickery to deep enterprise hacks
The Last Watchdog
JUNE 21, 2020
The plummeting price of Bitcoin in 2018, combined with the growth of users’ overall security awareness and better protection practices, caused ransomware operators to rethink their strategies. David Balaban is a computer security researcher with over 17 years of experience in malware analysis and antivirus software evaluation.
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Threat Group Continuously Updates Malware to Evade Antivirus Software
eSecurity Planet
NOVEMBER 7, 2022
Clearly, companies and individuals should not rely exclusively on built-in security. Of course, it does not mean you should not use those tools, but nothing replaces security awareness training , active monitoring , regular pentesting , and threat hunting.
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Cybersecurity Training Reduces Phishing Threats – With Numbers to Prove It
Security Boulevard
JUNE 5, 2024
In organizations without security awareness training, 34% of employees are likely to click on malicious links or comply with fraudulent requests. The post Cybersecurity Training Reduces Phishing Threats – With Numbers to Prove It appeared first on Security Boulevard. Train people. It makes a difference.
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Magnificent Seven: Celebrating Great Women in Cybersecurity and Data Protection
BH Consulting
MARCH 8, 2024
Jenny Radcliffe Jenny’s work serves as a useful reminder that cybersecurity might be a technical discipline, but helping people to become more security aware is among the best investments an organisation can make.
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IDENTITY MANAGEMENT DAY 2023: Advice from Cyber Pros
CyberSecurity Insiders
APRIL 10, 2023
Why is identity management and security important in 2023? “In In the current digital landscape, identity security has gained paramount importance due to the growing cyber risks posed by phishing and social engineering attacks utilizing AI. Security awareness programs for all employees.
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Cybersecurity Training and Tech Aren’t Enough; ‘Culture Change’ Needed
eSecurity Planet
AUGUST 8, 2022
Their latest book, The Security Culture Playbook: An Executive Guide to Reducing Risk and Developing Your Human Defense Layer , combines the insight of 35 years of security culture experience with data-driven insights from over 40,000 global organizations.
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Defending your ever-changing attack surface
IT Security Guru
JUNE 17, 2024
It also includes network vulnerabilities, like open or unprotected ports, unpatched software, and avenues for phishing or social engineering attacks. This can be done by ensuring that security awareness training programs are in place, vulnerabilities are regularly scanned for, and that patches are regularly and rigorously applied.
Top Third-Party Data Breaches of 2024: What You Need to Know
Responsible Cyber
NOVEMBER 17, 2024
The landscape of attack methodologies continues to evolve, presenting unprecedented challenges for security professionals. Common Entry Points and Vulnerabilities Third-party vendors frequently become the weakest link in organizational security chains.
Identity-Based Breaches: Navigating the Aftermath
Duo's Security Blog
OCTOBER 8, 2024
Stronger controls reduce the likelihood of future breaches and improve the organization's security posture. Educate and Train Employees: Conduct security awareness training for employees to recognize phishing attempts and other common attack vectors.
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What VCs See Happening in Cybersecurity in 2023
eSecurity Planet
DECEMBER 7, 2022
This helps to explain the rise of social engineering attacks , especially with phishing. Earlier this year, Ballistic Ventures invested $7 million in Nudge Security because of its focus on the modern workforce. This startup takes an interesting approach to security. This startup takes an interesting approach to security.
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The Last Watchdog
MAY 28, 2024
Human error remains one of the leading causes of security breaches. A study by Verizon in their 2023 Data Breach Investigations Report found that 68% of breaches involved a human element, such as social engineering, misuse of privileges, or simple mistakes. million compared to those with lower levels.
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Nurturing Our Cyber Talent
IT Security Guru
SEPTEMBER 25, 2023
Awareness about the Importance of Cybersecurity Cybersecurity is vital in keeping safe both organisations and individuals. Attacks such as hacking, phishing, ransomware and social engineering are on the rise. We just need to get better at helping society at large to be more aware of the work we do and provide encouragement.
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Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2024: The Top Four Ways to Secure Our World
Security Boulevard
SEPTEMBER 30, 2024
Businesses should invest in security awareness training programs not only for their employees but also for their families to establish a positive culture where everyone is invited to report mistakes, like clicking on a malevolent link. In addition, there’s great business value behind adopting MFA.
2025 Cybersecurity Trends That Redefine Resilience, Innovation, and Trust
NetSpi Executives
DECEMBER 3, 2024
First, security will be increasingly viewed as a business-wide responsibility in the coming year, with proper definitions of which departments are responsible for which aspect of security. For example, IT is responsible for the infrastructure, HR manages employee security awareness, and so forth.
Modern Strategies to Address Phishing Risks with Advanced Technology
SecureWorld News
AUGUST 9, 2024
Real-world recent examples of advanced phishing and social engineering attacks To understand the severity of the current phishing landscape, let's delve into some real-world examples. Advanced Detection Capabilities: By leveraging NLP and image recognition, LLMs can identify subtle cues that traditional security measures might miss.
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Artificial Intelligence meets real talk at IRISSCON 2024
BH Consulting
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
That’s why it’s essential to promote security awareness and training on AI-specific threats, said Craig Balding. Widely considered one of the industry’s leading sources of security research, the 2024 edition found that ransomware and extortion made up 32% of incidents. Seeing is not believing,” Moore warned.
‘Total Bollocks’ — No, Your Toothbrush isn’t DDoS’ing
Security Boulevard
FEBRUARY 7, 2024
The post ‘Total Bollocks’ — No, Your Toothbrush isn’t DDoS’ing appeared first on Security Boulevard. PR FAIL: Were 3 million toothbrushes hacked into a botnet? Or does a Fortinet spokeschild have egg on his face?
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Sisense Hacked: CISA Warns Customers at Risk
Security Boulevard
APRIL 12, 2024
The post Sisense Hacked: CISA Warns Customers at Risk appeared first on Security Boulevard. A hard-coded credential catastrophe: The analytics firm kept big companies’ secrets in an insecure AWS bucket. Government says victims include the “critical infrastructure sector.”
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Facebook’s New Privacy Nightmare: ‘Link History’
Security Boulevard
JANUARY 3, 2024
The post Facebook’s New Privacy Nightmare: ‘Link History’ appeared first on Security Boulevard. How stupid does he think we are? You’ll want to turn off this new app setting.
Malicious AdTech Spies on People as NatSec Targets
Security Boulevard
JANUARY 25, 2024
The post Malicious AdTech Spies on People as NatSec Targets appeared first on Security Boulevard. Targeted ads target targets: Patternz and Nuviad enable potentially hostile governments to track individuals by misusing ad bidding.
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SIM Swappers Try Bribing T-Mobile and Verizon Staff $300
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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Russian ‘WhisperGate’ Hacks: 5 More Indicted
Security Boulevard
SEPTEMBER 6, 2024
The post Russian ‘WhisperGate’ Hacks: 5 More Indicted appeared first on Security Boulevard. Eaten by a GRU: Fake ransomware created by Russian GRU Unit 29155 attacked Ukraine and NATO—a month before the full scale invasion.
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GitHub Fights Forks — Millions of Them — Huge Software Supply Chain Security FAIL
Security Boulevard
FEBRUARY 29, 2024
The post GitHub Fights Forks — Millions of Them — Huge Software Supply Chain Security FAIL appeared first on Security Boulevard. Forking hell: Scrotebots clone thousands of projects, injecting malware millions of times.
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Microsoft Privacy FAIL: Windows 11 Silently Backs Up to OneDrive
Security Boulevard
JUNE 25, 2024
The post Microsoft Privacy FAIL: Windows 11 Silently Backs Up to OneDrive appeared first on Security Boulevard. Copying users’ files and deleting some? Even a cartoon hound knows this isn’t fine.
Revealed: Facebook’s “Incredibly Aggressive” Alleged Theft of Snapchat App Data
Security Boulevard
MARCH 27, 2024
The post Revealed: Facebook’s “Incredibly Aggressive” Alleged Theft of Snapchat App Data appeared first on Security Boulevard. Meta MITM IAAP SSL bump: Zuck ordered “Project Ghostbusters”—with criminal consequences, says class action lawsuit.
‘Polyfill’ Supply Chain Threat: 4x Worse Than We Thought
Security Boulevard
JULY 5, 2024
The post ‘Polyfill’ Supply Chain Threat: 4x Worse Than We Thought appeared first on Security Boulevard. Spackle attack: Chinese company takes over widely used free web service—almost 400,000 websites at risk.
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