Security Boulevard

JANUARY 22, 2024

The post From Phishing to Friendly Fraud: Anticipating 2024’s Fraud Dynamics appeared first on Security Boulevard. Planning for emerging fraud trends can help you stay a step ahead of criminals’ new tactics, protect your revenue and customer relationships.

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SC Magazine

JANUARY 26, 2021

companies as a primary target of a new phishing scheme. Cybercriminals have been using a phishing kit featuring fake Office 365 password alerts as a lure to target the credentials of chief executives, business owners and other high-level corporate leaders. The company could not be certain, however, if the V4 phishing kit was involved.

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SecureWorld News

JANUARY 18, 2024

According to Microsoft, since November 2023, a skilled subgroup within Mint Sandstorm has been carrying out spear-phishing attempts against individuals at universities and think tanks in several Western countries, Israel, and Gaza. The social engineering tactics are highly tailored to build trust before delivering sophisticated malware.

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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. VoIP phishing and impersonation also victimized millions of corporate employees across the world , contributing to an even greater cyber threat.

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eSecurity Planet

JULY 20, 2023

Mitnick and KnowBe4 As an early expert in social engineering and hacking, Mitnick provided valuable first-hand knowledge when he joined KnowBe4. He helped design KnowBe4’s training based on his social engineering tactics, and he became a partial owner of KnowBe4 in November 2011. Mitnick’s Legacy The U.S.

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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.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 15, 2024

Phish Ahoy! The post Dell Hell Redux — More Personal Info Stolen by ‘Menelik’ appeared first on Security Boulevard. Hacker took advantage of Dell’s lack of anti-scraping defense.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 25, 2022

We repeatedly say that companies need to invest significantly in advanced protection tools and security awareness, including a Zero Trust approach. Government departments. The cyber attack succeeded when one of Sequoia’s employees fell victim to a phishing attack. Social engineering.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 12, 2021

But it was a phishing test—and now the staff are hopping mad. The post Rail Firm Staff Fail ‘Bonus’ Phishing Test, Chaos Ensues appeared first on Security Boulevard. “Click here to claim your bonus pay,” said email from a British train company.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

Kaspersky revealed that APT10, also known as the Cicada hacking group, has successfully deployed the LODEINFO malware in government, media, public sector, and diplomatic organizations in Japan. LODEINFO has been observed engaged in a spear- phishing campaign since December 2019 by JPCERT/CC. Defense in Depth.

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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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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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The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

26 posting confirming that the compromise was at the hands of the same nation-state threat group behind the SolarWinds hack and subsequent attacks on various technology companies and federal government agencies. Meanwhile, Mimecast followed its Jan. 12 disclosure of a digital certificate compromise with a Jan.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

DECEMBER 12, 2022

At the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, we saw bad actors capitalizing on new fears and opportunities to carry out fraud attacks on consumers and businesses alike, posing as health and government organizations to offer health information, testing, and vaccines. Financial organizations will see a rise in BIN attacks.

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Webroot

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

As we mentioned in a previous blog , hackers come in many forms, but their methods can generally be classified into three distinct types of cybercriminals: The Impersonator – Hackers that pretend to be others, often using social engineering and human psychology to trick users. government stimulus payments are also on the rise.

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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. Kubernetes Security and Observability.

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SecureWorld News

MAY 22, 2023

It was an old-school use of mirrored websites and social engineering to get USPS employees to enter their information into a fraudulent website. Without the budget for additional technology, or the headcount to investigate and respond to alerts, user awareness training can help users recognize phishing emails and spoofed websites."

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SC Magazine

APRIL 14, 2021

Mondelez International, maker of such brands as Oreo, Ritz and Sour Patch Kids, is in the midst of rolling out a video-based security awareness and training program. Then Betov’s team tests workers with phishing simulations and assessment questions to see if the lessons are retained. But we’re not there yet.

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SC Magazine

APRIL 14, 2021

Mondelez International, maker of such brands as Oreo, Ritz and Sour Patch Kids, is in the midst of rolling out a video-based security awareness and training program. Then Betov’s team tests workers with phishing simulations and assessment questions to see if the lessons are retained. But we’re not there yet.

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SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 7, 2022

As the world becomes increasingly reliant on technology, cybersecurity remains a top priority for individuals, businesses, and governments alike. Security experts have warned for years about the possibility of social engineering attacks with deepfakes, and the technology has matured enough for 2023 to see hackers successfully leverage it.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 1, 2022

These seasoned security teams become an extension of your internal IT team, and can help with creating and enhancing your overall cybersecurity program and boosting your security posture. Fact: Compliant doesn’t mean secure . FACT: Phishing and social engineering are the number one attack vector for SMBs.

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SC Magazine

MAY 5, 2021

The ever-present phishing challenge. We can forgive the general public for thinking that the phishing problem has largely been addressed, since these scams have littered our news pages and collective consciousness for many years. Security pros know better. Tips for security leaders.

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Security Boulevard

AUGUST 23, 2021

elections or COVID-19 vaccinations highlight how political opponents and rogue nations actively practice disinformation campaigns to undermine confidence in governments and science, sowing. The post AI-Fueled Deep Fakes Signal New Era of Cybercrime appeared first on Security Boulevard. Events like the 2020 U.S.

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The Last Watchdog

JUNE 21, 2020

Numerous strains of this destructive code have been the front-page news in global computer security chronicles for almost a decade now, with jaw-dropping ups and dramatic downs accompanying its progress. The logic of the raid mainly comes down to using unsecured RDP ports or spear-phishing to infiltrate networks and gain a foothold in them.

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Herjavec Group

JULY 20, 2021

We’ve all seen and heard about the most recent surge in ransomware attacks on business and government entities. Ransomware is often delivered and ultimately triggered through social engineering attacks; using email and text message-based phishing tactics to deliver the malicious payload and/or attack vector to the victim’s network.

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SC Magazine

JULY 12, 2021

We often hear about security awareness training’s role in maintaining proper cyber hygiene, but what about privacy awareness programs? In some cases, privacy training can be packaged alongside security awareness training, as they often do go hand in hand.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 27, 2021

If these things are true, how do we share information with others in a way that is proven to work and create a culture of security? Security awareness and how you talk about cybersecurity. I can go into my [saved] folders, and find our folder on social engineering. The list goes on and on and on. Ransomware.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 28, 2024

Pork Talk: “Pig butchering” scams are on the rise via social media. The post ‘Microsoft’ Scammers Steal the Most, says FTC appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 9, 2024

SaaS systems frequently handle sensitive client information, and compliance covers this by protecting data security , reduces risks, and fosters trust among stakeholders. ISO 27000 is a standard for information security and SOC is for maintaining consumer data integrity and security across several dimensions.

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Spinone

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

Security Awareness Training from Advisera Advisera offers lots of tools like books, courses, and guidelines for those who want to know more about compliance standards and become security-aware. This course covers a broad range of security topics, explaining it with a simple language.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 28, 2024

The post Apple OTP FAIL: ‘MFA Bomb’ Warning — Locks Accounts, Wipes iPhones appeared first on Security Boulevard. Rethink different: First, fatigue frightened users with multiple modal nighttime notifications. Next, call and pretend to be Apple support.

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Security Boulevard

AUGUST 19, 2021

Someone carelessly clicked on an attachment or followed a suspicious URL link; both guilty of having failed to recognize a phishing email. The post User Error: The Root Cause of it All appeared first on Security Boulevard. Throughout the work-from-home.

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NetSpi Executives

APRIL 27, 2024

Ransomware, a definition Ransomware is a set of malware technologies, hacking techniques, and social engineering tactics that cybercriminals use to cause harm, breach data, and render data unusable. Ransomware attackers get into a network in many ways: Social engineering. Unpatched exploits.

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 2, 2024

The post Google Whistles While OAuth Burns — ‘MultiLogin’ 0-Day is 70+ Days Old appeared first on Security Boulevard. What a Mickey Mouse operation: Infostealer scrotes having a field day with unpatched vulnerability.

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Herjavec Group

AUGUST 26, 2021

2 – It demonstrates the importance of security awareness training for your employees! government websites in 1998 and is sentenced to 18 months in prison in 2001. I love it for a few reasons. #1 1 – It’s a reminder that history can and will repeat itself — if we continue to prepare and respond in the same way ! #2

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

The post The Silent Threat: Why Vishing is Causing Major Problems for Businesses appeared first on Security Boulevard. The alarming rise in vishing attacks underscores the need for businesses to prioritize cybersecurity and remain vigilant in the face of evolving threats.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 16, 2023

The post Scams Lost US $10 BILLION in 2022 — Crypto Fraud Grows Fast appeared first on Security Boulevard. Ben is disappointed: FBI reports huge rise in cryptocurrency investment scams. Why am I not surprised?

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