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Social engineering, deception becomes increasingly sophisticated

Security Affairs

Social engineering techniques are becoming increasingly sophisticated and are exploiting multiple emerging means, such as deep fakes. The increasing use of videoconferencing platforms and the various forms of remote work also adopted in the post-emergency covid make interpersonal collaborations increasingly virtual.

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Details of a Computer Banking Scam

Schneier on Security

This is a longish video that describes a profitable computer banking scam that’s run out of call centers in places like India. The scammers convince the victims to give them remote access to their computers, and then that they’ve mistyped a dollar amount and have received a large refund that they didn’t deserve.

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Store manager admits SIM swapping his customers

Malwarebytes

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. However, if you have a telecoms manager on your payroll then there’s no need for social engineering—they can just do the SIM swap for you. Katz pleaded guilty before Chief U.S.

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Ransomware: 8 Things That You Must Know

Joseph Steinberg

Most ransomware strains can block you from accessing your files, and involve criminals either (a) encrypting your files and demanding a ransom in exchange for the relevant decryption keys, or (b) removing your files, or portions thereof, from your computing devices, and demanding a ransom in exchange for returning your electronic property.

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North Korean Lazarus APT group targets blockchain tech companies

Malwarebytes

CISA warns that it uses these trojanized applications to gain access to victims’ computers, to spread other malware, and steal private keys or to exploit other security gaps. Victims are lured into downloading the malware with a variety of social engineering tactics, including spearphishing. Mitigation.

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NASA warns of a significant increase in cyber attacks during Coronavirus outbreak

Security Affairs

NASA employees and contractors should be aware that nation-states and cyber criminals are actively using the COVID-19 pandemic to exploit and target NASA electronic devices, networks, and personal devices.” Refrain from opening your personal email or non-work related social media on your NASA computer systems/devices.

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Lazarus APT Targeting Cryptocurrency, CISA Warns

SecureWorld News

The threat actors use social engineering to encourage individuals to download trojanized cryptocurrency applications on Windows or macOS operating systems. They use the apps to gain access to the victim's computer and install malware across the network environment, stealing private keys and exploiting other security gaps.