2004, Cryptocurrency and Social Engineering

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2004

Cryptocurrency

Social Engineering

Main phishing and scamming trends and techniques

SecureList

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Phishers primarily seek to extract confidential information from victims, such as credentials or bank card details, while scammers deploy social engineering to persuade targets to transfer money on their own accord. Recently, many channels have appeared on Telegram promising prizes or get-rich cryptocurrency investment schemes.

Scams

Scams Phishing Social Engineering Banking

The History of Computer Viruses & Malware

eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Social engineering attacks soon found use in the digital space. 2004 saw the first worm designed to infect cell phones in Cabir. The advent of untraceable digital payment methods like cryptocurrency was a boon to hackers looking to extort as much money as they could from their targets without being caught.

Malware

Malware Ransomware Antivirus Internet

Cyber Security Informer

Main phishing and scamming trends and techniques

The History of Computer Viruses & Malware

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