Malwarebytes

MAY 15, 2022

In 2013, we had pretend hitmen threatening murder unless victims paid $25,000 to survive their non-existent wrath. Things become even worse when social engineering combines with publicly available data to make it even more convincing. Have a “password” that family members can use to confirm a loved one is really in trouble.

Scams 124

Scams Social Engineering Password Management Engineering 124

Malwarebytes

MAY 5, 2022

Elsewhere, leaks in which passwords may feature prominently can run the full range of “secure password” to “plaintext data and viewable by anyone” When passwords are exposed, it potentially provides inroads into multiple accounts owned by the victim. Shoring up your passwords.

Passwords 81

Passwords Password Management Authentication Accountability 81

Security Affairs

DECEMBER 1, 2022

In 2013, Yahoo suffered one of the worst data breaches in history, exposing over 3 billion user accounts. While no plaintext passwords or financial data was stolen, the hack did expose answers to security questions. This allowed hackers to breach many user accounts. Organizations must have a robust password policy.

Data breaches 93

Data breaches Passwords Social Engineering Encryption 93

Security Affairs

AUGUST 27, 2020

Example of leaked email addresses: Besides the CSV files, the bucket also contained voice recordings of several sales pitches to digital marketers about RepWatch, which appears to be a long-defunct domain reputation management tool and may or – considering when the files were uploaded – may not be related to the CSV files stored in the bucket.

Social Engineering 121

Social Engineering Passwords Marketing Phishing 121

The Last Watchdog

MAY 11, 2020

organizations between January 2013 and July 2019. What’s more the FBI reports that Business Email Compromise (BEC) accounted for an estimated $26 billion in cybercrime-related losses over a three year period. Two meaningful steps every person can take, right now, is to begin routinely using a password manager and encrypted browsers.

Computers and Electronics 113

Computers and Electronics Data privacy Encryption Media 113

eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 3, 2021

Fifteen years after the launch of the microblogging social media platform, Twitter remains a dominant public forum for instant communication with individuals and organizations worldwide on a universe of topics, including #cybersecurity. Behold the tale of kid who reuses their passwords & ends up pwn'd, then learns how to stay safe.

Accountability 134

Accountability Cybersecurity Penetration Testing InfoSec 134

eSecurity Planet

MARCH 25, 2022

In November 2021, an unauthorized third party called a Robinhood customer support employee and, through social engineering , gained access to the company’s customer support systems. Meanwhile, the suspect server was connected to the CDOT domain with an administrator account and the internet. Calling into Robinhood.

VPN 111

VPN Software Authentication Encryption 111