Malwarebytes

JULY 16, 2021

The rest of this article will reference scareware programs which are intended to be malicious. General awareness of common social engineering techniques will also help steer you away from panic-based decisions. Scareware is primarily used to panic or worry someone into performing a task they otherwise wouldn’t have done.

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Social Engineering Software VPN Engineering 115

Identity IQ

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

In this article, we’ll be covering the following topics: What are the Components of a Digital Identity? The following vectors represent some of the most common ways a criminal could gain access to your accounts and is also known as an account takeover : Social Engineering. Why is Your Digital Identity Important?

Identity Theft 119

Identity Theft Passwords Data breaches Scams 119

CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 31, 2021

This article will walk you through the various types of malware, how to identify and prevent a malware attack, and how to mitigate the risks. Cybercriminals often leverage social engineering tactics like phishing and spear-phishing to propagate sophisticated malware. What is Malware? Don’t worry though. Ransomware.

Malware 107

Malware Computers and Electronics Adware Spyware 107

Identity IQ

MAY 7, 2021

Social Engineering: Cybercriminals are increasingly using sophisticated social engineering tools to trick people into revealing their login credentials. Spyware can be loaded onto your machine to log all your keystrokes. This includes bulk collections of details stolen in data breaches.

Accountability 105

Accountability Data breaches Passwords Social Engineering 105

Identity IQ

JULY 17, 2023

Malware : Malicious software, such as viruses or spyware, can infect your devices and be used to steal your credentials. Social Engineering : Cybercriminals manipulate and deceive individuals into divulging their credentials through psychological manipulation or impersonation.

Identity Theft 52

Identity Theft Password Management Passwords Authentication 52

Identity IQ

JULY 17, 2023

Malware : Malicious software, such as viruses or spyware, can infect your devices and be used to steal your credentials. Social Engineering : Cybercriminals manipulate and deceive individuals into divulging their credentials through psychological manipulation or impersonation.

Identity Theft 52

Identity Theft Password Management Passwords Authentication 52

SecureList

OCTOBER 26, 2021

You can read more about our findings in the ‘ Lyceum group reborn’ article. BLINDINGCAN was also used to deliver a new variant of COPPERHEDGE, also reported in a CISA article. Historically, its Windows implant was represented by a single-stage spyware installer. Southeast Asia and Korean Peninsula. Final thoughts.

Malware 143

Malware Government Surveillance Spyware 143

Cytelligence

FEBRUARY 25, 2023

In this article, we will explore the six types of cybersecurity, their importance, and how to prevent cyber attacks. Phishing: Phishing is a type of social engineering attack where cybercriminals trick people into giving away sensitive information such as usernames, passwords, and credit card details.

Cyber Attacks 52

Cyber Attacks IoT Authentication Antivirus 52

SecureList

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) have claimed that threat actors have been using catfishing to lure Israeli soldiers into installing spyware. As mentioned in the first section of this article, the most prominent software vulnerabilities ended up affecting different programs instead (such as Microsoft Exchange).

Mobile 134

Mobile Surveillance Ransomware Government 134

Herjavec Group

AUGUST 26, 2021

1970-1995 — Kevin Mitnick — Beginning in 1970, Kevin Mitnick penetrates some of the most highly-guarded networks in the world, including Nokia and Motorola, using elaborate social engineering schemes, tricking insiders into handing over codes and passwords, and using the codes to access internal computer systems.

Cybercrime 135

Cybercrime Computers and Electronics Banking Hacking 135

SecureList

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

In this article, we will review the past year’s trends to see which of our 2023 predictions have come true, and try to predict what is to come in 2024. This politician became the target of a previously undiscovered “zero-day” attack aimed at infecting his phone with spyware.

Hacking 109

Hacking Energy and Utilities Media Malware 109

eSecurity Planet

MARCH 22, 2023

This article will briefly outline the types of security needed to secure a network. Endpoint Security: Antivirus , anti-spyware , endpoint detection and response (EDR), and other controls should be deployed to secure the endpoint against compromise. and mobile (phones, tablets, etc.)

Firewall 107

Firewall Network Security Penetration Testing Encryption 107

Spinone

MARCH 20, 2019

In this article, we will take a look at cyber security awareness across an SMB organization. These can include viruses, trojans, worms, spyware and adware. Why is the “human factor” an extremely important part of the security equation?

Security Awareness 70

Security Awareness Wireless Ransomware Passwords 70

SecureList

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

Attackers actively used social engineering techniques in their emails, adding signatures with logos and information from specific organizations, creating a context appropriate to the company’s profile, and applying business language. In 2022, we saw an evolution of malicious emails masquerading as business correspondence.

Phishing 96

Phishing Scams Accountability Energy and Utilities 96