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 Hacker News

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Software development company Retool has disclosed that the accounts of 27 of its cloud customers were compromised following a targeted and SMS-based social engineering attack. The fact that Google Authenticator syncs to

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Hacker's King

MAY 20, 2023

Two-factor authentication (2FA) has become an essential security measure in the digital age. By impersonating the authenticated user, they can bypass the 2FA process altogether. Service providers continually work to address such vulnerabilities, so it’s crucial to keep your software and applications up to date to minimize the risk.

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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. Phishing, Social Engineering are Still Problems.

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Krebs on Security

FEBRUARY 26, 2023

GoDaddy described the incident at the time in general terms as a social engineering attack, but one of its customers affected by that March 2020 breach actually spoke to one of the hackers involved. The key works without the need for any special software drivers.

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The Last Watchdog

MARCH 4, 2024

Keep software updated. Outdated software and operating systems are known risk factors in cybersecurity. Strengthen authentication. Next, implement multi-factor authentication to make gaining access even more difficult for hackers. Nonprofits can bolster their network security by insisting on strong login credentials.

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Krebs on Security

MAY 14, 2024

Microsoft today released updates to fix more than 60 security holes in Windows computers and supported software, including two “zero-day” vulnerabilities in Windows that are already being exploited in active attacks. To ensure your Mac is up-to-date, go to System Settings, General tab, then Software Update and follow any prompts.

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Krebs on Security

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Microsoft today released updates to fix more than five dozen security holes in its Windows operating systems and related software, including three “zero day” vulnerabilities that Microsoft warns are already being exploited in active attacks.

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Duo's Security Blog

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

The choice of authentication methods plays a key role in defending against identity threats. The importance of user experience Authentication methods’ technical properties in addressing cyber-threats are part of the security picture, but not the whole picture. What authentication methods are right for you?

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Krebs on Security

AUGUST 21, 2020

” The perpetrators focus on social engineering new hires at the targeted company, and impersonate staff at the target company’s IT helpdesk. Employ the principle of least privilege and implement software restriction policies or other controls; monitor authorized user accesses and usage.

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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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Krebs on Security

JUNE 13, 2023

today released software updates to fix dozens of security vulnerabilities in its Windows operating systems and other software. Microsoft Corp.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 29, 2022

Here is a rundown of the benefits of an asset management software in cutting down cyber-related threats. The best asset management software sets up a stock of your organization’s assets, phases of their entire life cycles, most recent software upgrades, the risks they could face, and the approaches to ensure their security. . .

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Krebs on Security

JANUARY 30, 2024

2022 that an intrusion had exposed a “limited number” of Twilio customer accounts through a sophisticated social engineering attack designed to steal employee credentials. The missives asked users to click a link and log in at a phishing page that mimicked their employer’s Okta authentication page.

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SecureWorld News

JUNE 6, 2023

These attacks can come from malicious instructions, social engineering, or authentication attacks, as well as heavy network traffic. The most common root causes for initial breaches stem from social engineering and unpatched software, as those account for more than 90% of phishing attacks.

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Krebs on Security

APRIL 9, 2024

Although to be fair, it would be tough for Microsoft to eclipse the number of vulnerabilities fixed in this month’s patch batch — a record 147 flaws in Windows and related software. Yes, you read that right. “As far as I can tell, it’s the largest Patch Tuesday release from Microsoft of all time.”

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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.” However, speaking to an audience is a whole different beast.

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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 Boulevard

AUGUST 15, 2023

New capabilities fix security issues with MFA push notifications Zero Trust security models call for the use of multi-factor authentication (MFA) to ensure that only authorized users may access protected IT resources. As a new form of social engineering, MFA fatigue raises considerable security concerns.

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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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Security Boulevard

JUNE 30, 2022

I recently learned that you can coerce NTLM authentication from SCCM servers using any Windows SCCM client when automatic site-wide client push installation is enabled and NTLM has not been explicitly disabled. Next, we need to set up ntlmrelayx to capture and relay NTLM authentication received from our target computers.

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The Last Watchdog

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

The fraudster commences the social engineering by irritating the targeted victim, and then follows up with an an offer to alleviate the annoyance. The nag might be a spoofed multifactor authentication push or system error alert – a notification message that annoying repeats on a seemingly infinite loop. Spoofed alerts.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

And security experts from Check Point believe that the malicious software has so far targeted over 140,000 victims since November 2020, hitting high profile victims including those on PayPal, Microsoft, Amazon, Bank of America and Wells Fargo.

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Krebs on Security

AUGUST 19, 2020

Allen said a typical voice phishing or “vishing” attack by this group involves at least two perpetrators: One who is social engineering the target over the phone, and another co-conspirator who takes any credentials entered at the phishing page and quickly uses them to log in to the target company’s VPN platform in real-time.

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Krebs on Security

NOVEMBER 21, 2020

In response to questions from KrebsOnSecurity, GoDaddy acknowledged that “a small number” of customer domain names had been modified after a “limited” number of GoDaddy employees fell for a social engineering scam. authenticate the phone call before sensitive information can be discussed. and 11:00 p.m.

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The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Many API vulnerabilities also expose business logic functions in the software. The challenge is around discovery, security testing, protection and the visual understanding of the interconnected nature of this modern software. But business logic abuse may get worse. There will be an increase in compliance requirements, like U.S.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

AUGUST 18, 2021

Cybersecurity Researchers from Mandiant have disclosed that millions of IoT devices operating across the globe were vulnerable to cyber attacks because of a flaw in Kalay Cloud platform software supplied by ThroughTek. And CISA is expected to release an emergency alert on this note by this weekend. ThroughTek has issued a fix of 3.1.10

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Hot for Security

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

As reported earlier this week , the Oldsmar water treatment systems were remotely accessed by an unknown threat actor via TeamViewer, the popular software tool designed for remote control, desktop sharing, online meetings, and file transfer between computers.

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Security Through Education

OCTOBER 27, 2021

Ensure software and security settings are up to date. Watch what you post on social media; cybercriminals often use them to gather Personal Identifying Information (PII) and corporate information. Update your software. It is to these carefully crafted campaigns that Social-Engineer, LLC can attribute their success.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 13, 2023

Another risk associated with ChatGPT is the potential for social engineering attacks. Chatbots like ChatGPT can be used to deliver phishing messages or other types of social engineering attacks to unsuspecting users. To mitigate these risks, enterprises must implement comprehensive security protocols when using ChatGPT.

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Malwarebytes

APRIL 19, 2022

Victims are lured into downloading the malware with a variety of social engineering tactics, including spearphishing. Educate users on social engineering attacks like spearphishing. Enforce credential requirements and use multi-factor authentication. Spearphishing campaigns.

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IT Security Guru

MAY 20, 2024

Implement Multi-Factor Authentication Multi-factor authentication (MFA) requires multiple verification methods to access an account online, significantly enhancing protection. Regularly Update and Patch Systems Subscribing to the latest software and systems is imperative for protecting your organisation from cyber threats.

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SecureWorld News

AUGUST 5, 2023

Multi-factor authentication (MFA) is a fundamental component of best practices for account security. Traditionally, this approach to authentication delivers a unique code to a user's email or phone, which is then inputted following the account password. SMS-based MFA MFA via SMS (i.e., However, MFA via SMS is not without its issues.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Darren James, Head of Internal IT, Specops Software. Based on recent cybercriminal activity, businesses should expect increased social engineering and train employees to recognize the signs of such attacks. 2 – Cybersecurity budget cuts introduce new threats.

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The Last Watchdog

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

According to the Gartner Digital Markets 2023 Global Software Buying Trends report, “42% of buyers say security is the most important factor when planning investment in new software.” likely to purchase cybersecurity software solutions in the next 12 months.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

Threat actors used employees’ publicly-available Personally Identifiable Information (PII) and social engineering techniques to impersonate victims and obtain access to files, healthcare portals, payment information, and websites. Well-maintained anti-virus and anti-malware software may prevent commonly used attacker tools.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 23, 2023

This method involves using emails, social media, instant messaging, and other platforms to manipulate users into revealing personal information or performing actions that can lead to network compromise, data loss, or financial harm. The likelihood that the target will respond to a message is increased by this personalization.

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