Krebs on Security

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

Particularly prized by this community are short usernames, which can often be resold for thousands of dollars to those looking to claim a choice vanity name. Facebook, Instagram , TikTok , and Twitter this week all took steps to crack down on users involved in trafficking hijacked user accounts across their platforms. THE MIDDLEMEN.

Accountability 302

Accountability Hacking Media Mobile 302

Identity IQ

JUNE 1, 2023

In this blog post, we explore the rise of AI social engineering scams, understand their techniques, examine real-life examples, discuss their impact and consequences, and provide practical tips on how to protect yourself against them. This can occur through various channels, including phone calls, emails, or social media messages.

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Social Engineering Scams Engineering Identity Theft 52

Herjavec Group

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Every year as December winds down and the New Year approaches, I reflect and look back at the year I’m leaving behind. This forced security leaders and enterprise executives to assess their information security operations and overall cybersecurity posture to ensure their organizations were ready to face the challenges ahead.

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Cybersecurity Digital transformation Ransomware Cyber Risk 52

SecureList

AUGUST 15, 2022

A man-on-the-side attack implies that the attacker is able to control the communication channel, allowing them to read the traffic and inject arbitrary messages into normal data exchange. The attackers were using this to hide a last-stage Trojan in the file system. WinDealer’s man-on-the-side spyware.

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Mobile Ransomware Malware Encryption 80

SecureList

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Across the channel in the UK, this figure rises to a substantial 65%. In Southeast Asia, the ASEAN is actively developing a guide to AI ethics and governance, while the African Union has drafted a continental strategy for AI, poised for adoption in 2024. On a regional scale, the momentum for AI governance is palpable.

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Cybersecurity Artificial Intelligence Technology Risk 95

Security Boulevard

JANUARY 2, 2024

Amidst the ever-evolving realm of enterprise security, a new year unfolds, introducing a dynamic array of emerging threats. While the “prediction season” gains momentum, it's pivotal to reflect on the high impact of the 2023 cybersecurity landscape. Rampant ransomware — again The pervasive impact of ransomware resonated widely in 2023.

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CISO Social Engineering Architecture Ransomware 104