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SHARED INTEL Q&A: My thoughts and opinions about cyber threats — as discussed with OneRep

The Last Watchdog

I held this position from 2000 through 2014, during which time Windows emerged as a prime target for both precocious script kiddies and emerging criminal hacking rings. Erin: What are some of the most common social engineering tactics that cybercriminals use? How did you first get interested in cybersecurity as a career?

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History’s Greatest Insider Threats

IT Security Guru

Twitter Bitcoin Scam In July of 2020, a number of high-profile celebrity and brand accounts tweeted out messages stating that all Bitcoin sent to their wallets for a period of time would be returned twofold—if someone sent $1000, they would receive $2000 back. Capital One estimated the total cost of the incident at up to $150 million.

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Five takeaways from the FBI 2020 Internet Crime Report

SC Magazine

Since the IC3 was created in 2000, it has consistently shined a light on forms of cybercrime – some new and evolving, others belligerently persistent – and has made laudable strides in stopping the fraudulent transfer of funds whenever possible. Tips for security leaders. Organizations must navigate cybercrime at all times.