eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Security expert Chris Krebs wrote in a blog post this week that he discovered such a service – called OPT Agency – earlier this year, noting that the service was shut down soon after his report was published. Phishing, Social Engineering are Still Problems. Best Antivirus Software for 2021.

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CSO Magazine

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Callback phishing – or telephone-oriented attack delivery (TOAD) – is a social engineering attack that requires a threat actor to interact with the target to accomplish their objectives. As these tools are not malicious, they’re not likely to be flagged by traditional antivirus products,” the researchers wrote.

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SC Magazine

JUNE 24, 2021

A new blog post report has shone a light on the malicious practice known as voice phishing or vishing – a social engineering tactic that some cyber experts say has only grown in prominence since COVID-19 forced employees to work from home. A recently reported phishing and vishing campaign was designed to impersonate Geek Squad.

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Malwarebytes

MAY 9, 2023

Malvertising seems to be enjoying a renaissance as of late, whether it is from ads on search engine results pages or via popular websites. Because browsers are more secure today than they were 5 or 10 years ago, the attacks that we are seeing all involve some form of social engineering. 218) as one mentioned in Morphisec's blog.

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SC Magazine

JANUARY 26, 2021

In a blog post on Monday, researchers from Trend Micro reported that they uncovered 70 email addresses that have been targeted with the so-called “Office 365 V4 phishing kit” since May 2020, 40 of which belong to “CEOs, directors, owners and founders, among other enterprise employee[s].”.

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Duo's Security Blog

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

In today's digital age, the concept of security has evolved far beyond the traditional boundaries of firewalls and antivirus software. With the ongoing movement towards digital transformation, cloud adoption, hybrid work environments and increased business interconnectivity, workforce identity tools have emerged as the new perimeter.

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The Last Watchdog

MARCH 21, 2023

They may incorporate tools such as firewalls or antivirus software , which are helpful, but not the only tactics that can keep a network secure. Threat actors will still use social engineering tactics like phishing or ransomware to target businesses, steal data and earn a significant payday.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 31, 2022

In a blog post published on March 22nd, 2022, Microsoft confirmed that one of their user accounts had been compromised by the Lapsus$ (also known as DEV-0537) threat actor, though they claimed that the information accessed was limited and that “no customer code or data was involved”. The Compromises. Insider Threats Via Other Means.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 5, 2025

This blog examines the first vector: AI-Generated Polymorphic Malware. This means a malware file might appear benign to antivirus scanners and other signature-based approaches, only fetching or creating harmful code via an AI API at runtime. I foreshadowed these techniques a bit in todays blog.

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Quick Heal Antivirus

MARCH 21, 2024

appeared first on Quick Heal Blog. In our high-tech world, sneaky cyber threats can pop up anywhere. Lately, we’ve spotted sneaky malware on Android. The post Beware: Malicious Android Malware Disguised as Government Alerts.

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Security Boulevard

OCTOBER 2, 2023

This blog examines the escalating phishing landscape, shortcomings of common anti-phishing approaches, and why implementing a Protective DNS service as part of a layered defense provides the most effective solution. These statistics highlight the immense threat posed by phishing, especially BEC attacks, to organizations across industries.

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Webroot

MAY 28, 2025

Defend against social engineering scams Its important to stay aware of the latest online threats. Social engineering scams are designed to gain your trust and then trick you into sharing sensitive details by clicking on fake links or downloading malicious software. The most common type of social engineering is phishing.

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Quick Heal Antivirus

DECEMBER 23, 2022

appeared first on Quick Heal Blog | Latest computer security news, tips, and advice. “Humans are the weakest link in cybersecurity.” ” Data breaches worldwide prove this accurate, as human errors, lack of. The post Protect yourself from Vishing Attack!!

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Hacker's King

JANUARY 1, 2025

Installing antivirus software and keeping it updated is a major step to keeping your device secure. Stay informedkeeping yourself updated about any potential threats and any new features is beneficial with the help of Twitters official blog or help center.

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Security Through Education

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Report Phishing At Social-Engineer, LLC, we define phishing as “the practice of sending emails appearing to be from reputable sources with the goal of influencing or gaining personal information.” It’s important to install ALL updates, especially for our web browsers and antivirus software. Let’s review them together!

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Hacker's King

JANUARY 3, 2025

Social Engineering: Social engineering is the manipulation technique that attackers use against human psychology to manipulate people into providing confidential information or performing actions. Using antivirus and anti-malware apps is a good precaution. Using VPNs while using public Wi-Fi is a must.

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Security Boulevard

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Of course, there is a PDF attachment showing my receipt of payment. ** Please do not open these files unless you want to test your antivirus and anti-malware software loaded on your device! Phishing attacks often rely on social engineering techniques to trick users into revealing sensitive data.

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Centraleyes

MARCH 13, 2025

Endpoint Security: Utilize firewalls, antivirus software, and intrusion detection systems to prevent unauthorized access. This focus complements Part 500s principles by providing targeted strategies for areas such as AI-driven social engineering, enhanced malware attacks, and vulnerabilities introduced through supply chain dependencies.

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Security Boulevard

AUGUST 4, 2022

One of the most effective social engineering techniques consists of hiding malware by packaging it into installation packages with legitimate software. The study also shows the importance of vigorous malware scanning – probably with more than one antivirus engine – of all executables before they are installed anywhere.

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Responsible Cyber

JULY 13, 2024

Social Engineering Techniques Social engineering is different—it’s about manipulating people instead of hacking technology. Here are some common social engineering techniques: Phishing: Sending fake emails that look real to trick users into clicking on bad links or sharing sensitive info.

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BH Consulting

AUGUST 16, 2023

This could include malware that antivirus and security solutions can’t detect; a secure internet connection to prevent tracing; initial access to victim companies’ networks or mailboxes (which is also key to many ransomware infections); effective social engineering content; fraudulent content hosting, and more.

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Security Affairs

MAY 7, 2020

The success of malicious campaigns always depends on the starting point of infection: social engineering. In this specific request, and based on the path, the trojan sends details about which antivirus is installed on the victim’s machine. This is a mechanism that makes C2 persistence and dynamics.

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Security Through Education

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

At Social-Engineer, we define impersonation as “the practice of pretexting as another person with the goal of obtaining information or access to a person, company, or computer system.” Implement Security Software: Install reputable antivirus and anti-malware software on your devices and keep them updated regularly.

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SecureList

APRIL 27, 2021

In November and December 2020, two public blog posts were published about this campaign. On March 31, Google TAG released an update on this activity showing another wave of fake social media profiles and a company the actor set up mid-March. Other interesting discoveries. Final thoughts.

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Quick Heal Antivirus

MAY 21, 2023

The post The Threat Landscape: Emerging Viruses and Malware to Watch Out For in 2023 appeared first on Quick Heal Blog. We’re Midway into 2023, and the threat landscape is evolving with new variants of viruses and malware that.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

This blog was written by an independent guest blogger. Social engineering. Most cyberattacks originate outside the organization. Numerous articles, vulnerability reports, and analytical materials prove this fact. Obviously, it is impossible to provide protection at all stages of an attack using only one type of protection.

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ForAllSecure

APRIL 26, 2023

In this blog post, we'll explore common techniques used to penetrate systems and how organizations can defend against each type of attack. Common Types of Cyber Attacks Common techniques that criminal hackers use to penetrate systems include social engineering, password attacks, malware, and exploitation of software vulnerabilities.

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Quick Heal Antivirus

MAY 6, 2024

The post The Threat Landscape: Emerging Viruses and Malware to Watch Out For in 2024 appeared first on Quick Heal Blog. We’re Midway into 2024, and the threat landscape is evolving with new variants of viruses and malware that.

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Security Boulevard

APRIL 28, 2021

Networks can also be easily breached by social engineering, password theft, or tainted USBs, as in the Stuxnet attack. . . This renders the attacks undetectable and able to bypass conventional security solutions such as EDR, antivirus and other traditional security lines of defense. Blog post: Overcoming Patching Pitfalls.

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Centraleyes

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

It serves as a warning to regularly backup company data and train every employee on how to identify phishing and social engineering attacks. The email directs victims to download antivirus software. The download link does install an antivirus, but its an old version that wont catch Dharma.

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Spinone

FEBRUARY 11, 2020

Sodinokibi spreaders are known for a special social engineering move—they threaten to double the required payment if the ransom is not paid within several days. Sodinokibi often successfully bypasses antivirus software. It downloads a.zip file with ransom code, written in JavaScript.

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Hacker's King

OCTOBER 3, 2024

You may like to read more about Social Media Botnets – Hackers leveraging bots for large-scale attacks What Are Zero-Day Exploits? A zero-day exploit is a type of cyberattack that takes advantage of a security weakness in software that the developer or antivirus programs don’t know about yet.

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Hacker's King

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Familiarity with Security Tools Many cybersecurity roles involve using specific tools such as SIEM (Security Information and Event Management) platforms, antivirus software, and vulnerability scanners. Familiarize yourself with concepts like encryption, firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and malware.

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Spinone

DECEMBER 16, 2019

Ransomcloud is not only a decrypting malware but a complex of social engineering tactics behind it. And here’s what may be a hint: A sense of urgency, which is a common social engineering tactic. Antivirus programs don’t detect 100% of ransomware, and hackers are continually finding new techniques and tactics.

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Zigrin Security

OCTOBER 11, 2023

For a detailed threat actor description do not forget to check out our blog article about selecting between black-box, white-box, and grey-box penetration tests and also you would know which pentest you need against a specific threat actor. Let’s have a look at the types of threat actors and what type of data they would like to obtain.

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Hacker's King

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Whether it’s your email client, operating system, or antivirus software, keeping everything up to date ensures you have the latest security patches. There are numerous resources available online, such as blogs, cybersecurity forums, and newsletters, that can help you stay up to date on the latest spam trends and how to block them effectively.

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Spinone

OCTOBER 4, 2019

Hackers come up with more sophisticated social engineering tactics. Antivirus programs don’t detect 100% of ransomware, and hackers are constantly finding new methods and tactics. Ransomware Trends Ransomware is constantly changing, as well as its impact on the world. Let’s take a look at the most recent trends.

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