The Last Watchdog

MARCH 20, 2023

Related: How Google, Facebook enable snooping In fact, a majority of scams occur through social engineering. The rise of social media has added to the many user-friendly digital tools scammers, sextortionists, and hackers can leverage in order to manipulate their victims.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Non-Profit Better Business Bureau aka BBB also published a blog post on this note and asked technologists, politicians, CEOs and CTOs of companies and heads of government agencies to be aware of romance scams spread across many social media platforms. And the trend becomes severe during valentines season.

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The Last Watchdog

JANUARY 3, 2023

For instance, phishing, one of the most common, is a social engineering attack used to steal user data. It can cost a company millions of dollars, or lead to individual identity theft and invasion of privacy. There are many ways in which we can be exposed to potential cyberattacks. Cybercriminals often target the young.

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Hacker's King

MAY 24, 2025

No day goes by without risk of data breaches, identity theft, or financial losses to both people and businesses around the world. In this blog, we'll delve into the attack vectors and their intricate workings alongside evolving tactics used to safeguard data. These are the foundation of lucrative weak links for hackers.

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Security Through Education

MARCH 18, 2025

Unfortunately, this can put us at risk for spear phishing attacks, identity theft , and other forms of data compromise. Information may even be in news articles or blogs. Written by Faith Kent Human Risk Analyst, Social-Engineer, LLC

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Hot for Security

JANUARY 29, 2021

In a blog post titled “ Scam ‘US Trading Commission’ website is not the FTC ,” the agency draws attention to an impostor site called “the US Trading Commission” that uses the FTC’s seal and address. The FTC, an independent agency of the US government, enforces civil US antitrust law and promotes consumer protection.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 10, 2023

This day serves as an annual reminder to increase awareness and education for leaders, IT decision-makers and the general public on the importance of identity management. The dangers of improper management of digital identities are at an all-time high. Why is identity management and security important in 2023?

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Webroot

MAY 28, 2025

Studies show that 51% of Americans report theyve been victims of a data breach, and 64% say theyve changed their online behavior for fear of escalating online threats like ransomware and identity theft. Defend against social engineering scams Its important to stay aware of the latest online threats.

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Security Affairs

MAY 13, 2023

One of them is identity theft. Threat actors might also exploit La Malle Postale’s credibility among its clients in social engineering attacks. Why is leaking personal data dangerous? Criminals might try calling individuals and pretending to be representatives of the company to gain access to sensitive information.

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SecureWorld News

JULY 16, 2024

In the group's latest blog post , it claims that the full scope of leaked data includes details about unreleased projects, raw images, and computer code. Similarly, the exposure of proprietary studio technology discussions could lead to intellectual property theft, compromising Disney's innovative edge.

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Webroot

DECEMBER 11, 2020

Hackers, never at a loss for creative deception, have engineered new tactics for exploiting the weakest links in the cybersecurity chain: ourselves! Social engineering and business email compromise (BEC) are two related cyberattack vectors that rely on human error to bypass the technology defenses businesses deploy to deter malware.

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Hacker's King

OCTOBER 2, 2024

As synthetic media technologies evolve, cybercriminals are leveraging deepfakes to create highly realistic but fake videos, manipulating users and orchestrating sophisticated social engineering attacks. Identity Theft of Influencers : Hackers create fake videos of Instagram influencers to steal their accounts and personal info.

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Identity IQ

JULY 3, 2023

According to the Identity Theft Resource Center (ITRC), last year there was a 13% increase in reports of misuse for both new and existing accounts compared to the year prior. Account misuse can result in alarming repercussions, including privacy breaches, financial losses, and identity theft.

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Security Boulevard

AUGUST 3, 2022

Phishing to obtain sensitive user information, which is then used to launch other social engineering attacks or identity theft. Machine identity is essential for security. Spamming with the aim of, for example, disseminating information related to cryptocurrency or the stock market. UTM Medium. UTM Source.

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Hacker's King

JANUARY 3, 2025

Hackers can accomplish any purpose, such as revenge, financial gain, identity theft, political motives, cyberbullying, or anything. Social Engineering: Social engineering is the manipulation technique that attackers use against human psychology to manipulate people into providing confidential information or performing actions.

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Security Boulevard

AUGUST 1, 2024

As our digital lives increasingly intertwine with our real-world identities, we leave a trail of personal information on the internet. Cyber threats such as phishing, identity theft, and malware attacks are ever-present dangers that can compromise our privacy and security.

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Security Boulevard

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Does this phishing attack constitute a possible identity theft? Phishing attacks often rely on social engineering techniques to trick users into revealing sensitive data. Social media sites like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Google+ are commonly exploited to access user accounts. Happy data mining!).

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JULY 31, 2024

As our digital lives increasingly intertwine with our real-world identities, we leave a trail of personal information on the internet. Cyber threats such as phishing, identity theft, and malware attacks are ever-present dangers that can compromise our privacy and security.

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Identity IQ

JULY 17, 2023

In fact, last year 55% of identity crime cases reported to the Identity Theft Resource Center (ITRC) were due to compromised credentials. In this blog, we provide you with ten actionable ways to safeguard your digital identity, focusing specifically on how to prevent compromised credentials.

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Identity IQ

JULY 17, 2023

In fact, last year 55% of identity crime cases reported to the Identity Theft Resource Center (ITRC) were due to compromised credentials. In this blog, we provide you with ten actionable ways to safeguard your digital identity, focusing specifically on how to prevent compromised credentials.

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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.” Written by: Josten Peña Human Risk Analyst at Social-Engineer, LLC

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BH Consulting

MAY 23, 2023

Say it again, I double dare you Anyone familiar with phishing and social engineering will know scammers often use psychological tricks to get victims to divulge personal data. Repetition can lead people to over-disclose information, that could then put them at risk of identity theft and cybercrime.

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Security Through Education

MARCH 15, 2021

This is not the only blog or article about tax scams, and it is not the first time we’ve written about it. Nowadays, there are even scams for people who use software to file from home AND scams for people who use tax return agencies. Either way, tax season is a time for the attackers to take advantage of people. So what can you do?

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Cytelligence

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Here is a blog about the dark web I had written. please elaborate on that ; The dark web, also known as the deep web or darknet, is a part of the internet that is not indexed by search engines and can only be accessed using specialized software such as Tor. As a result, it poses a significant threat to consumers and businesses alike.

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Hacker's King

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Brands and individuals often exploit these bots to boost their online presence, giving the illusion of popularity and influence, while others may use them for more malicious activities like spreading disinformation or executing large-scale social engineering attacks.

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Centraleyes

JUNE 5, 2025

In this blog, well explore the top cybersecurity tools that universities can implement to protect sensitive data, ensure regulatory compliance, and strengthen their overall cybersecurity posture. When these accounts are compromised, the damage can range from identity theft to financial fraud. A study at a U.S.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

Spear phishing is an advanced social engineering technique where a person at an organization, the mark, is targeted with trojaned messages or files that include accurate, if not personal, information regarding the target org. Follow the SiteLock blog for more information on protecting yourself from security breaches.

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Security Through Education

MAY 21, 2024

Clicking on any links or downloading attachments within these emails can lead to malware infections, identity theft, or financial loss. Without verifying the sender, they may miss the fact that it is not coming from the actual company, but rather a bad actor impersonating them.

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Hacker's King

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Financial Loss: Some users faced fraud or identity theft due to stolen account information. Impact of These Attacks: User Impact: Privacy Breaches: Personal data like messages, photos, and contacts were exposed. Account Takeovers: Hackers hijacked user accounts, leading to unauthorized posts and messages.

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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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Digital Shadows

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

This can lead to account takeover, identity theft, financial loss, and data breaches. For more on how this attack type affects organizations and practical mitigations, read our valid account credential abuse blog. Credential abuse impacts all sectors and regions, as threat actors cast a wide net to maximize their success.

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Digital Shadows

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

This can lead to account takeover, identity theft, financial loss, and data breaches. For more on how this attack type affects organizations and practical mitigations, read our valid account credential abuse blog. Credential abuse impacts all sectors and regions, as threat actors cast a wide net to maximize their success.

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SecureList

MARCH 29, 2021

During these conversations, cybercriminals employed social engineering techniques to gain access not only to the internal network of the company, but also to tools that enabled them to manage Twitter user accounts. More details about this incident can be found in the Twitter company blog. Identity theft.

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Malwarebytes

JULY 21, 2021

We’ve written at length about account compromise and identity theft , and how criminals will often hijack accounts belonging to dead people. In many ways, it’s the perfect crime for anyone indulging in social engineering. Digging into identity theft. ” Preventing identity theft.

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Krebs on Security

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Throughout 2022, LAPSUS$ would hack and social engineer their way into some of the world’s biggest technology companies , including EA Games, Microsoft , NVIDIA , Okta , Samsung , and T-Mobile. The final page of Noah Michael Urban’s indictment shows the investigating agent redacted their name from charging documents.

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Duo's Security Blog

MAY 23, 2023

The answer, like most other cybersecurity-adjacent answers, lies in a combination of factors including social engineering , weak passwords, and other risky security moves or attacks. What to do when your credentials are compromised How are credentials compromised in the first place? As a result, about 3.9

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The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 28, 2021

Cybercriminals often leverage social engineering tactics like phishing and spear-phishing to propagate sophisticated malware. Cybercriminals can utilize the botnet to carry out malicious activities, such as phishing, identity theft and bypassing security to access private networks. Less common types.

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