The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Authentication and authorization vulnerabilities: Weak authentication methods and compromised access tokens can provide unauthorized access. Malicious intent or manipulation: AI chatbots can be exploited to spread misinformation, execute social engineering attacks or launch phishing. Using MFA can prevent 99.9%

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Adam Levin

OCTOBER 8, 2019

The FBI is warning businesses about a new series of cyberattacks that can circumvent multi-factor authentication (MFA). In a Private Industry Notification (PIN), the FBI warned businesses that “cyber actors” had been observed, “circumventing multi-factor authentication through common social engineering and technical attacks.”

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Identity IQ

JUNE 1, 2023

The Rise of AI Social Engineering Scams IdentityIQ In today’s digital age, social engineering scams have become an increasingly prevalent threat. Social engineering scams leverage psychological manipulation to deceive individuals and exploit the victims’ trust.

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Security Boulevard

NOVEMBER 7, 2021

Facebook shuts down their face recognition system and deletes more than a billion facial recognition templates, how phone bots are being used to trick victims into giving up their multi-factor authentication codes, and the US blacklists the NSO Group and 3 other companies for malicious cyber activities. ** Links mentioned on the show ** Face […].

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The Last Watchdog

NOVEMBER 19, 2023

A hacking gang known as Scattered Spiders soundly defeated the cybersecurity defenses of MGM and Caesars casinos. As the companies face nine federal lawsuits for failing to protect customer data, it’s abundantly clear hackers have checkmated multi-factor authentication (MFA).

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 28, 2023

In today’s digital landscape, cybersecurity has become a critical concern for individuals and organizations alike. Aspiring cybersecurity researchers often wonder where to start and what areas to explore. By focusing on these areas, newcomers can gain a solid foundation and understanding of cybersecurity principles and practices.

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SecureWorld News

MARCH 21, 2024

March Madness is a prime opportunity for cybercriminals to deploy phishing lures, malicious apps, and social engineering tactics," warns Krishna Vishnubhotla, VP of Product Strategy at mobile security firm Zimperium. Follow SecureWorld News for more stories related to cybersecurity.

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Spinone

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

What is social engineering? Social engineering is a manipulative technique used by criminals to elicit specific actions in their victims. Social engineering is seldom a stand-alone operation. money from a bank account) or use it for other social engineering types.

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The Last Watchdog

MARCH 4, 2024

Charities and nonprofits are particularly vulnerable to cybersecurity threats, primarily because they maintain personal and financial data, which are highly valuable to criminals. Creating a solid cybersecurity foundation begins with understanding the organization’s risks. Strengthen authentication. Assess risks.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Underground services are cropping up that are designed to enable bad actors to intercept one-time passwords (OTPs), which are widely used in two-factor authentication programs whose purpose is to better protect customers’ online accounts. By using the services, cybercriminals can gain access to victims’ accounts to steal money.

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 17, 2024

s namesake platform that enables end users to securely be authenticated on-demand using any device is now generally available. The post Badge Makes Device-Independent Authentication Platform Available appeared first on Security Boulevard. Badge Inc.'s

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Security Through Education

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

This is just one reason why we have an entire month devoted to internet awareness and staying safe online, National Cybersecurity Awareness Month (CAM). Use Multifactor Authentication (MFA) You can view Multifactor Authentication as a secondary defense for your accounts. How can you do so?

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Security Through Education

OCTOBER 27, 2021

That is why, for this October’s Cybersecurity Awareness Month , we encourage you to Do Your Part #BeCyberSmart! Cybersecurity First at Work. Owning your role in cybersecurity can seem cumbersome when approached by someone outside the security industry. Cybersecurity First at Home. Don’t make passwords easy to guess.

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The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Here’s the final installment of leading technologists sharing their observations about cybersecurity developments in the year that’s coming to a close — and the year to come. For now, AI is the copilot and humans remain irreplaceable in the cybersecurity equation.

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Security Through Education

JANUARY 18, 2023

Not too long ago, many of us thought that cybersecurity was something for corporations to worry about. What are some personal cybersecurity concerns for 2023? Most if not, all social engineering attacks will attempt to trigger some emotion such as urgency, fear, greed, or curiosity. The Internet of Things. Rosa Rowles.

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Malwarebytes

MARCH 19, 2024

For that reason, SIM swapping can be used to get around two-factor authentication (2FA) codes sent by SMS message. SIM swapping can be done in a number of ways, but perhaps the most common involves a social engineering attack on the victim’s carrier.

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Security Boulevard

JULY 28, 2021

In our four-part series investigating the vulnerabilities of multi-factor authentication (MFA), we’ve learned a lot about the methods hackers use to crack these systems. Social engineering, technical hacks, and a mixture of both can all play a role in weakening the authentication factors we depend on to protect our business’s critical data.

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IT Security Guru

MARCH 31, 2023

Phishing attacks, malicious links and social engineering are just a few of the tricks used by cybercriminals to obtain credentials and other valuable information. Cybercriminals can use deep fake technology to impersonate someone you may know or trust to make a social engineering scam even more believable.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 27, 2023

Okta and Zoom today announced an integration through which cybersecurity administrators will be able to centrally manage end-to-end encryption across the Zoom videoconferencing platform. The post Zoom Taps Okta to Bring Zero-Trust Cybersecurity to Videoconferences appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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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. authenticate the phone call before sensitive information can be discussed.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 21, 2023

As the field of cybersecurity continues to evolve and expand, pursuing a Master’s degree in this discipline offers an opportunity to delve into cutting-edge research and contribute to the advancement of knowledge in this critical area. Blockchain and Cybersecurity: Investigate the use of blockchain technology in enhancing cybersecurity.

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Dark Reading

MARCH 17, 2022

Step up training with cybersecurity drills, teach how to avoid social engineering traps, share open source monitoring tools, and make multifactor authentication the default.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 17, 2023

With 85% of campaigns targeting victims with phishing emails containing malicious links, another form of a social engineering attack, education and cyber vigiliance remain a high priority. The MGM attacks were almost identical to the social engineering attacks on Caesars, which targeted a third-party IT help desk.

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Adam Levin

MAY 15, 2019

The hacking group, called “The Community” primarily used social engineering (trickery) and SIM card hijacking to steal funds and cryptocurrency from their victims. Once authenticated, the mobile phone number of the target victim is moved to the criminal’s phone.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Netwrix, a cybersecurity vendor that makes data security easy, today released key IT security trends that will affect organizations of all sizes in 2023. Demand for cybersecurity professionals is far outpacing supply. This shortage of cybersecurity talent will increase risks for businesses as attacks become even more sophisticated.

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Security Boulevard

OCTOBER 11, 2023

MGM Resorts recently found itself in the midst of a major cybersecurity incident that not only crippled its operations but also exposed sensitive customer data. The sophisticated attack orchestrated by a group known as Scattered Spider employed social engineering to the IT department to reset credentials.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 7, 2022

Despite all this, there is one tech category that has held up fairly well: Cybersecurity. Just look at a report from M&A advisory firm Houlihan Lokey , which found that private cybersecurity company funding grew by 9.4% There have been a number of impressive funding rounds this year for cybersecurity startups.

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Cytelligence

OCTOBER 5, 2023

As we passed the halfway point of 2023, businesses must stay ahead of emerging trends in cybersecurity and adopt effective strategies to combat these threats. Below, we explore the evolving landscape of cyber extortion attacks and highlight the role of CYPFER, a leading cybersecurity company, in helping businesses protect themselves.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

It does not matter how secure your IT infrastructure is, if your employees are not well-trained in cybersecurity, they will be a worrying insider threat. Here are five reasons why your employees are the weakest link for your company’s cybersecurity. Social engineering. Use of insecure networks. Water-holing. Quid Pro Quo.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MARCH 25, 2023

While newer medical device designs have improved cybersecurity controls, organizations must prepare for and defend against a broad spectrum of technology while also dealing with software end-of-life issues in legacy medical devices.

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The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 5, 2023

5, 2023 – Today, the Healey-Driscoll Administration kicked off Cybersecurity Month in Massachusetts with the announcement of $1,136,911 in funding to develop a new cybersecurity training center at MassBay Community College and support the existing center at Bridgewater State University. Worcester, Mass.,

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Microsoft and OpenAI warn that nation-state actors are using ChatGPT to automate some phases of their attack chains, including target reconnaissance and social engineering attacks. ” reads the report published by Microsoft.

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Security Through Education

MARCH 4, 2024

In prepping for my speech, I realized that the techniques I daily use as a certified social engineer equipped me more than I realized. Influence Techniques At Social-Engineer, you may often hear or read about us referring to “Influence Techniques.” Written by: Josten Peña Human Risk Analyst at Social-Engineer, LLC

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Security Boulevard

JULY 19, 2023

million by testing their cybersecurity incident response plan, but many choose not to. Failing to keep up with cybersecurity can have compounding effects. These so-called symptoms of security fatigue are signs that you should rethink the way you handle cybersecurity for your company. Companies can save an average of $2.66

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Approachable Cyber Threats

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Two other common cyber attacks that can be enhanced with the use of deepfakes include phishing and social engineering. Scammers could use deepfakes to create more authentic-looking emails or messages, avoiding many of the “tells'' of normal phishing emails.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

DECEMBER 21, 2022

With the cybersecurity landscape more unpredictable than ever, it can be difficult to predict what’s going to happen tomorrow, let alone in the next 12 months. Based on recent cybercriminal activity, businesses should expect increased social engineering and train employees to recognize the signs of such attacks.

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 31, 2022

The post Banking Trojan in Google Play App Store—‘2FA Authenticator’ drops Vultur RAT appeared first on Security Boulevard. An Android app has been found to drop the Vultur remote access Trojan. This “dangerous” and “advanced” banking malware was in the Google Play store. How did that happen?

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