NetSpi Executives

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Don’t be afraid of social engineering attacks this Cybersecurity Awareness Month! Technology has a significant impact on addressing cybersecurity challenges. In the spirit of this year’s theme, we created a parody of the Monster Mash to share social engineering prevention tips far and wide.

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Security Boulevard

NOVEMBER 7, 2021

Facebook shuts down their face recognition system and deletes more than a billion facial recognition templates, how phone bots are being used to trick victims into giving up their multi-factor authentication codes, and the US blacklists the NSO Group and 3 other companies for malicious cyber activities. ** Links mentioned on the show ** Face […].

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Spinone

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

What is social engineering? Social engineering is a manipulative technique used by criminals to elicit specific actions in their victims. Social engineering is seldom a stand-alone operation. money from a bank account) or use it for other social engineering types.

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The Last Watchdog

JULY 24, 2023

Today, bad actors are ruthlessly skilled at cracking passwords – whether through phishing attacks, social engineering, brute force, or buying them on the dark web. The next big thing is passwordless authentication. First and foremost, most solutions rely on connected devices like mobile phones to authenticate users.

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Duo's Security Blog

MAY 15, 2024

We’ve heard some version of this phrase many times over, whether it pertains to a bad actor physically breaking into a secured building or socially engineering an unsuspecting victim to provide access to protected information. a password) and something you have (i.e., a registered device). See the video at the blog post.

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Krebs on Security

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Okta , a company that provides identity tools like multi-factor authentication and single sign-on to thousands of businesses, has suffered a security breach involving a compromise of its customer support unit, KrebsOnSecurity has learned. He said that on Oct 2.,

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Hacker's King

MAY 20, 2023

Two-factor authentication (2FA) has become an essential security measure in the digital age. By impersonating the authenticated user, they can bypass the 2FA process altogether. Social Engineering: Guarding Against Manipulation Social engineering remains a potent tool in hackers’ arsenal.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

MAY 9, 2022

Is the demise of OTP authentication imminent? Digital transformation and the increasing reliance on remote business continue to accelerate the adoption of new identity and access management (IAM) approaches and technologies. Historical perspective of strengthening authentication. Mon, 05/09/2022 - 11:22.

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Security Affairs

JULY 29, 2022

Therefore, strong authentication methods are needed. Therefore, strong authentication methods are needed to improve security without hindering user convenience. What is Strong Authentication? The IAM Security Boundary Strong authentication is a critical component of modern-day identity and access management.

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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. The MGM attacks were almost identical to the social engineering attacks on Caesars, which targeted a third-party IT help desk.

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The Last Watchdog

JUNE 21, 2023

. – June 21, 2023 – Axiad , a leading provider of organization-wide passwordless orchestration, today announced the results of its Passwordless Authentication survey fielded by Enterprise Research Group (ERG), a full-service market research company. and Canada were surveyed.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 9, 2023

Passkeys are a lot easier to manage and are resistant to phishing , harvesting and other credential attacks, which is why it’s making its way into the mainstream as a more secure and convenient authentication method. How Passkeys Work Passkeys work by using biometric authentication or a unique code to authenticate a user’s identity.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Microsoft and OpenAI warn that nation-state actors are using ChatGPT to automate some phases of their attack chains, including target reconnaissance and social engineering attacks. ” reads the report published by Microsoft.

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Adam Levin

MAY 15, 2019

The hacking group, called “The Community” primarily used social engineering (trickery) and SIM card hijacking to steal funds and cryptocurrency from their victims. Once authenticated, the mobile phone number of the target victim is moved to the criminal’s phone.

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Approachable Cyber Threats

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

While AI and machine learning technology have advanced in capabilities, its sudden growth may be more due to its affordability and accessibility. With the rise and ease of use of deepfake AI technology, it is likely that hackers will add deepfakes to their arsenal. Can deepfakes be used to launch a cyber attack?”

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CyberSecurity Insiders

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Once the recording (for this is what it turned out to be) began with the next line in the pre-programmed speech, with no acknowledgement of my response, I knew I was dealing with a robot powered by technology that simulated a real voice. With every passing day attackers grow more and more intelligent, creative, and technologically advanced.

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Krebs on Security

JANUARY 30, 2024

technology companies during the summer of 2022. 2022 that an intrusion had exposed a “limited number” of Twilio customer accounts through a sophisticated social engineering attack designed to steal employee credentials. 9, 2024, U.S. A graphic depicting how 0ktapus leveraged one victim to attack another.

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Krebs on Security

APRIL 6, 2022

Since surfacing in late 2021, LAPSUS$ has gained access to the networks or contractors for some of the world’s largest technology companies, including Microsoft , NVIDIA , Okta and Samsung. ” My CXO source said LAPSUS$ succeeds because they simply refuse to give up, and just keep trying until someone lets them in.

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Technologies that synthesize realistic fake media, known as deepfakes, are among the newest tools being deployed to enable fraud. Authorities described it as a "new deception tactic" showing sophisticated technological capabilities. In the past, fraud often relied on simplicity and social engineering to trick victims.

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Krebs on Security

APRIL 9, 2024

Most of the flaws that Microsoft deems “more likely to be exploited” this month are marked as “important,” which usually involve bugs that require a bit more user interaction (social engineering) but which nevertheless can result in system security bypass, compromise, and the theft of critical assets.

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Security Through Education

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Phones, computers, and other technology have become an integral part of many people’s lives. Use Multifactor Authentication (MFA) You can view Multifactor Authentication as a secondary defense for your accounts. Our speakers are all trained and certified Social Engineers.

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IT Security Guru

MARCH 31, 2023

Phishing attacks, malicious links and social engineering are just a few of the tricks used by cybercriminals to obtain credentials and other valuable information. As technology progresses, so are these cyber scammers who have learned to utilise AI chatbots and deep fake technology to make their attacks even more sophisticated.

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Malwarebytes

AUGUST 4, 2023

The targeted organizations are mostly found among government, non-government organizations (NGOs), IT services, technology, discrete manufacturing, and media sectors. From these instances the group reaches out through Teams messages and persuades targets to approve multi-factor authentication (MFA) prompts initiated by the attacker.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 13, 2023

As artificial intelligence (AI) technologies become more prevalent in enterprise environments, chatbots like ChatGPT are gaining popularity due to their ability to assist in customer service and support functions. Another risk associated with ChatGPT is the potential for social engineering attacks.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MARCH 25, 2023

While newer medical device designs have improved cybersecurity controls, organizations must prepare for and defend against a broad spectrum of technology while also dealing with software end-of-life issues in legacy medical devices.

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The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 15, 2019

Related: The Internet of Things is just getting started The technology to get rid of passwords is readily available; advances in hardware token and biometric authenticators continue apace. Using social engineering, the scammer tells a story about losing a phone and needing help activating a new one.

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The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 12, 2023

John Benkert , CEO, Cigent Technologies Benkert A crucial takeaway from 2023 is the recognition that traditional cybersecurity strategies are no longer sufficient, necessitating a shift from reactive to proactive security measures. Businesses can no longer afford to leave any layer unprotected. Mike Kosak , Intelligence Analyst, LastPass.

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Krebs on Security

NOVEMBER 21, 2020

In response to questions from KrebsOnSecurity, GoDaddy acknowledged that “a small number” of customer domain names had been modified after a “limited” number of GoDaddy employees fell for a social engineering scam. authenticate the phone call before sensitive information can be discussed. and 11:00 p.m.

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Jane Frankland

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

My Predictions for Cybersecurity in 2023 were… Technology enables opportunities as fast as it introduces threats. Unsurprisingly, cyberattacks and data breaches show no signs of slowing as companies invest in technology to fuel growth, enhance customer experiences, support remote and hybrid workforces, and meet ESG goals.

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Krebs on Security

AUGUST 19, 2020

The phishers will explain that they’re calling from the employer’s IT department to help troubleshoot issues with the company’s virtual private networking (VPN) technology. Allen said it matters little to the attackers if the first few social engineering attempts fail. The employee phishing page bofaticket[.]com.

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Malwarebytes

APRIL 19, 2022

Victims are lured into downloading the malware with a variety of social engineering tactics, including spearphishing. Educate users on social engineering attacks like spearphishing. Enforce credential requirements and use multi-factor authentication. Spearphishing campaigns.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 3, 2023

In his blog post , Kelley shared a video from CanadianKingpin12 that suggests DarkBERT will go well beyond the social engineering capabilities of the earlier tools with new “concerning capabilities.”

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Duo's Security Blog

MARCH 4, 2024

Identity-based cyberattacks are a challenge across all organizations, regardless of size, industry or technology. Recently, attackers have targeted multi-factor authentication (MFA). Even if an attacker has access to a username and password, they still need access to the second authentication factor to break into the organization.

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Duo's Security Blog

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

As technology has evolved so has the sophistication of targeted phishing attacks. In this report, we walk through a real-world case study of how a socially engineered phishing attack worked on a popular company, and show you some steps on how it could have been prevented. Phishing has raised hell ever since.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

AUGUST 18, 2021

It is estimated that over 83 million IoT devices could be affected by the Kalay protocol flaw and can generate and send messages and use the victimized devices in social engineering attacks. ThroughTek has issued a fix of 3.1.10 to the issue and is urging organizations using Kalay to upgrade to the recent version as early as possible.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

FIDO, Biometry and Contactless: Enhancing End User Adoption of Phishing-Resistant MFA madhav Thu, 11/30/2023 - 04:52 The surge in social engineering and phishing attacks seeking to bypass established multi-factor authentication (MFA) methods indicates that organizations must move to phishing-resistant MFA.

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The Last Watchdog

APRIL 11, 2022

A few things that are involved in most attacks include social engineering, passwords, and vulnerabilities. The use of multi-factor authentication (MFA) that is not easily socially engineered is critical. At the macro level, password hygiene is abysmal.

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