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Logistics giant warns of scams following ransomware attack

Malwarebytes

Criminals could use the leaked data to make social engineering attacks more believable, so Hellmann is asking people that do business with it to look out for fraudulent mails and calls. While companies can use backups to recover from data encryption without paying the ransom, they can’t use them to contain leaks.

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MY TAKE: Why COVID-19 ‘digital distancing’ is every bit as vital as ‘social distancing’

The Last Watchdog

Related: Coronavirus scams leverage email As we get deeper into dealing with the coronavirus outbreak, the need for authorities and experts to communicate reliably and effectively with each other, as well as to the general public, is vital. That, of course, presents the perfect environment for cybercrime that pivots off social engineering.

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Fake Esports voting sites looking to phish Steam users

Malwarebytes

We’ve seen Esports occasionally become the focus of gaming or Steam scams. One current twist on Esports where Steam scams are concerned is the “vote for my team” fakeout. One current twist on Esports where Steam scams are concerned is the “vote for my team” fakeout. The scam routinely separates unwary gamers from their logins.

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The Scammers’ Playbook: How Cybercriminals Get Ahold of Your Data

eSecurity Planet

As a matter of fact, the most-reported crime in the 2021 Internet Crime Report report was phishing , a social engineering scam wherein the victim receives a deceptive message from someone in an attempt to get the victim to reveal personal information or account credentials or to trick them into downloading malware.

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Ransomware review: October 2023

Malwarebytes

Scattered Spider, on the contrary, highlights the peril posed when ready-made RaaS software merges with seasoned experience: In both of their casino breaches, the group employed advanced tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs), including in-depth reconnaissance, social engineering, and advanced lateral movement techniques.

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7 Types of Phishing: How to Recognize Them & Stay Off the Hook

Security Boulevard

In the same survey, 44% of respondents said they had seen an increase in scam text messages during the first two weeks of the nationwide quarantine period. Cybercriminals may have seen great success with classic phishing scams, but they’re not resting on their laurels. 65% of organizations faced BEC attacks in 2020. Angler Phishing.

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Top 7 MFA Bypass Techniques and How to Defend Against Them

SecureWorld News

Social engineering Social engineering represents a non-technical strategy where an attacker manipulates a victim into unintentionally revealing crucial information, such as a secret code. Take, for instance, Google's account security settings which allow you to download a list of backup codes intended for future use.