Pen Test Partners

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

October 2023’s Cyber Security Awareness Month led to a flurry of blog posts about a new attack called Quishing (QR Code phishing) and how new AI powered email gateways can potentially block these attacks. Currently, most initial access attempts are carried out with social engineering, commonly phishing. What’s the attack?

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Duo's Security Blog

APRIL 20, 2023

Through the first two months of 2023 alone, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission’s Scamwatch reported more than 19,000 phishing reports with estimated financial losses of more than $5.2 What is phishing? This is part of what makes phishing attacks so dangerous.

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Krebs on Security

NOVEMBER 21, 2020

In March, a voice phishing scam targeting GoDaddy support employees allowed attackers to assume control over at least a half-dozen domain names, including transaction brokering site escrow.com. “This gave the actor the ability to change DNS records and in turn, take control of a number of internal email accounts. PST on Nov.

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The Last Watchdog

MARCH 6, 2021

It is essential to ensure that all accounts are protected with strong passwords. To this day, a significant amount of people still use the password across multiple accounts, which makes it much simpler for a cybercriminal to compromise a password and take over accounts. Keep an eye out for phishing emails.

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Krebs on Security

FEBRUARY 26, 2023

But it’s worth revisiting how this group typically got in to targeted companies: By calling employees and tricking them into navigating to a phishing website. But we do know the March 2020 attack was precipitated by a spear-phishing attack against a GoDaddy employee. In a filing with the U.S.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 19, 2021

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has issued a notification warning of ongoing vishing attacks attempting to steal corporate accounts. ” Once gained access to the network, crooks expand their network access, for example, escalating privileges of the compromised employees’ accounts. Pierluigi Paganini.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022

Resecurity researchers discovered a new Phishing-as-a-Service (PhaaS) called EvilProxy advertised on the Dark Web. Following the recent Twilio hack leading to the leakage of 2FA (OTP) codes, cybercriminals continue to upgrade their attack arsenal to orchestrate advanced phishing campaigns targeting users worldwide. How It Works?

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

They might even lock you out of your own accounts by resetting your passwords. Also, consider using a Virtual Private Network (VPN) to encrypt your data and make it unreadable to hackers. Invest in a VPN to encrypt your data and ensure websites you use have SSL/TSL certificates (look for “https” in the URL).

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Krebs on Security

AUGUST 21, 2020

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) on Thursday issued a joint alert to warn about the growing threat from voice phishing or “ vishing ” attacks targeting companies. Restrict VPN access hours, where applicable, to mitigate access outside of allowed times.

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Schneier on Security

APRIL 7, 2020

If the organization is lucky, they will have already set up a VPN for remote access. Handing people VPN software to install and use with zero training is a recipe for security mistakes, but not using a VPN is even worse. Here are some examples of what's been observed in the past few days: Doubling of email phishing attempts.

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CSO Magazine

JUNE 23, 2021

With the recent Colonial Pipeline attack , the initial infection point was reportedly an old, unused, but still open VPN account. The password had been found on the dark web rather than obtained via phishing , implying that it had been leaked or reused by a Colonial employee.

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Webroot

MAY 9, 2024

Safeguarding against identity theft and cyber threats To protect yourself against these digital risks, consider adopting the following technology approaches: Identity monitoring services Monitor for suspicious activity across your identity and financial accounts, providing up to $1 million in expense reimbursement in case of identity theft.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 10, 2022

The investigation conducted by Cisco Security Incident Response (CSIRT) and Cisco Talos revealed that threat actors compromised a Cisco employee’s credentials after they gained control of a personal Google account where credentials saved in the victim’s browser were being synchronized. ” reads the analysis published by Cisco Talos.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 4, 2023

Also, use different passwords for different online accounts. This adds an additional layer of security to your accounts, making it harder for hackers to access your information. 3. Use a VPN: A Virtual Private Network (VPN) encrypts your internet traffic, making it difficult for anyone to spy on your online activities.

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Troy Hunt

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020

As I started delving back through my own writing over the years, the picture became much clearer and it really crystallised just this week after I inadvertently landed on a nasty phishing site. In the end I broke it down into 3 Ps: padlocks, phishing and privacy. Here's the value proposition of a VPN in the modern era: 1.

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Hacker Combat

AUGUST 21, 2020

The concept of phishing is gaining immense popularity during the Covid-19 pandemic. Based on recent Phishing records , almost 90 percent of companies have encountered spear phishing attacks. Based on recent Phishing records , almost 90 percent of companies have encountered spear phishing attacks.

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Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

I reached out to the person that owns the account to find out if he knew how his account got compromised. These apps would then spread further from the compromised user account. The script on that site looks at your IP address, your type of machine and whether you are using a VPN. Click your profile picture.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 5, 2023

Use Strong and Unique Passwords : One of the most basic yet critical steps is to create strong, unique passwords for your online accounts. Additionally, employ a password manager to securely store and generate unique passwords for each account. Be Cautious of Phishing Attempts: Phishing attacks continue to be a common threat.

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Webroot

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Now, let’s take a quick tour through the terrain of common cyber scams: Phishing scams Ah, phishing scams, the bane of our digital existence. government’s Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) at phishing-report@us-cert.gov. You can also be a good internet citizen by forwarding these scams to the U.S.

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The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Employees are the first line of defense against cybercrime and should understand how to recognize phishing emails and what to do if they suspect them. One of the best ways to increase employee security awareness is to provide frequent training and communication about the risks of phishing and other cyberattacks. Use a corporate VPN.

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Identity IQ

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Be cautious of websites that promise extravagant discounts, as they may be phishing scams or counterfeit sites. Monitor Your Financial Accounts Keeping an eye on your financial accounts is a fundamental part of online shopping safety. Avoid Grinchy Phishing Scams Phishing scams are the Grinches of the online shopping world.

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Webroot

APRIL 3, 2024

In a world where our lives are increasingly navigated through digital apps and online accounts, understanding and managing our online identities has become paramount. Simply put, it’s the practice of ensuring that only authorized individuals have access to your sensitive information and online accounts.

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Security Affairs

MAY 27, 2022

This exposure of sensitive credential and network access information, especially privileged user accounts, could lead to subsequent cyber attacks against individual users or affiliated organizations.” Crooks obtain the information by conducting spear-phishing and ransomware attacks, or other means.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 21, 2024

The cybersecurity researchers observed threat actors obtaining initial access to organizations through a virtual private network (VPN) service without multifactor authentication (MFA) configured. In some attacks, threat actors created an administrative account named itadm.

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Malwarebytes

MAY 19, 2022

Theft of valid accounts is often combined with remote corporate services like VPNs or other access mechanisms. A mainstay of business-centric attacks, everything from spear phishing to CEO fraud and Business Email Compromise (BEC) lies in wait for unwary admins. Valid accounts. External remote services.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 19, 2024

The APT group was spotted exploiting public-facing servers, it was observed sending spear phishing emails to deliver previously undetected backdoors. We found that the group frequently uses compromised government webservers to host their backdoors and send download links to other government entities via spear phishing emails.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 22, 2022

The Daixin Team group gains initial access to victims through virtual private network (VPN) servers. In one successful attack, the attackers likely exploited an unpatched vulnerability in the organization’s VPN server. In another compromise, the group leveraged on compromised credentials to access a legacy VPN server.

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Identity IQ

MARCH 11, 2021

Weak passwords are one of the easiest ways for hackers to access your private accounts. Monitor Your Bank and Other Financial Accounts . Keeping track of your financial accounts means you can react quickly to any intrusion or attempt to drain your funds. Use a VPN . Use Strong Secure Passwords . Use Only Secure URLs .

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Identity IQ

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

What Is a Phishing Scam? Fake shipping delivery scams fall under the broader category of phishing scams. Once users interact with these malicious elements, scammers can gain unauthorized access to the victims’ personal information and accounts or compromise their devices. How Can I Avoid Fake Delivery Notification Scams?

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MARCH 21, 2021

With a VPN like Surfshark to encrypt your online traffic and keep it protected against any security breach, your valuable data isn’t going to get compromised easily anytime soon. Use a VPN to protect your online security and privacy. In fact, over 25% of small businesses are using a VPN to access the internet.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JULY 13, 2022

If you log in using the airport's open wifi, please enable your VPN app. Log in to your account, but after you have enabled 2FA or MFA ??. but if you log in to the beach bar's open wifi, please enable your VPN app. individual to phish ?? Log in to your account, but after you have enabled 2FA or MFA ??.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

The investigation conducted by Cisco Security Incident Response (CSIRT) and Cisco Talos revealed that threat actors compromised a Cisco employee’s credentials after they gained control of a personal Google account w here credentials saved in the victim’s browser were being synchronized.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 16, 2021

Security through a VPN. Among many other benefits, a VPN encrypts these files and keeps the online activity private by masking a user’s real IP address. Here are the different ways in which a VPN elevates cybersecurity: Encryption. Encryption technology in VPNs helps conceal the user’s data.

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Identity IQ

DECEMBER 18, 2023

They can sell your information on the black market, use it to commit identity theft, or even access your online accounts and steal your money. However, scanning them may lead to phishing websites, malware infections, or unwanted subscriptions. By exploiting your trust in QR codes, scammers aim to access and exploit your personal data.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 3, 2018

Industrial sector hit by a surgical spear-phishing campaign aimed at installing legitimate remote administration software on victims’ machines. Attackers personalized the content of each phishing email reflecting the activity of the target organization and the type of work performed by the employee to whom the email is sent.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 13, 2023

Stay informed about the latest cyber threats, such as phishing, malware, ransomware, and social engineering attacks. Avoid sharing sensitive information on public Wi-Fi networks and use a virtual private network (VPN) when connecting to public networks. Utilize a password manager to securely store and generate strong passwords.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 22, 2021

European ICS engineering organizations were mainly targeted by phishing campaigns attempting to deliver spyware and cryptominers. Computers that use VPN software are less exposed to online threats, but unfortunately, they represent only 15% of the total. Such threats were blocked more often on computers with VPN software.”

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