Many Cyber Attacks Begin by Breaking Human Trust
Lohrman on Security
OCTOBER 1, 2023
Sophisticated social engineering attacks have led to hundreds of data breaches this year. What can be done? And what new resources can help?
6 Types of Social Engineering Attacks
Mitnick Security
APRIL 5, 2021
Social engineering attacks account for a massive portion of all cyber attacks, and studies show that these attacks are on the rise. According to KnowBe4 , more than 90% of successful hacks and data breaches start with a common type of social engineering attack called phishing.
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FBI Warns of Cyber Attacks on Multi-Factor Authentication
Adam Levin
OCTOBER 8, 2019
In a Private Industry Notification (PIN), the FBI warned businesses that “cyber actors” had been observed, “circumventing multi-factor authentication through common social engineering and technical attacks.” The post FBI Warns of Cyber Attacks on Multi-Factor Authentication appeared first on Adam Levin.
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Whole Foods Supplier United Natural Foods Hit in Cyber Attack
SecureWorld News
JUNE 10, 2025
Davis continued, "Threat actors targeting the retail industry largely obtain access to these networks through social engineering or supply chain / third-party compromises. Seasonal pressures during holiday shopping can also delay detection and response capabilities, as well as increase the impact of a potential breach."
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The Impact of AI on Social Engineering Cyber Attacks
SecureWorld News
NOVEMBER 8, 2023
Social engineering attacks have long been a threat to businesses worldwide, statistically comprising roughly 98% of cyberattacks worldwide. The average business faces more than 700 of these types of attacks every single year.
Introduction to Fileless Malware
Doctor Chaos
DECEMBER 20, 2022
Fileless malware is a type of cyber attack that does not rely on the traditional method of installing malicious software on a victim's computer.
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Verify End-Users at the Helpdesk to Prevent Social Engineering Cyber Attack
The Hacker News
OCTOBER 11, 2021
Although organizations commonly go to great lengths to address security vulnerabilities that may exist within their IT infrastructure, an organization's helpdesk might pose a bigger threat due to social engineering attacks. There are many different types of social engineering
Recent Cyber Attacks: Trends, Tactics, and Countermeasures
Hacker's King
DECEMBER 16, 2024
In the digital age, cyber-attacks are a growing concern for individuals, businesses, and governments worldwide. These attacks are becoming more sophisticated, targeted, and damaging, threatening data privacy, financial stability, and national security.
Interpol arrests 2000 criminals launching social engineering attacks
CyberSecurity Insiders
JUNE 17, 2022
In what appears as an operation first of its kind, Interpol has arrested over 2000 criminals who launched social engineering attacks worldwide. The operation to nab thousands of cyber criminals at a time was named ‘ First Light 2022’ and was performed with the coordination of police forces from about 76 countries.
Unanswered Questions Loom Over Cyber Attacks on M&S, Co-op & Harrods
Jane Frankland
MAY 3, 2025
Allegedly orchestrated by the same group known as Scattered Spider, these attacks highlight the significant challenges even the most respected and established brands face in defending against modern cyber threats. Then, the focus of cyber attacks on retailers, and what lessons must be learned by business leaders and customers.
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Krispy Kreme Cyber Attack a Wake-Up Call for the Food Industry
SecureWorld News
MARCH 17, 2025
You must equip your staff with the knowledge to recognize phishing attempts, social engineering ploys, and other common cyber threats through regular, targeted training sessions. You also need a clear and well-practiced incident response plan in place.
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No Code / Low Code for Social Engineering
Security Boulevard
NOVEMBER 14, 2022
A cybercriminal superstoreThe dark web, which can be accessed using special browsers like Tor, is a treasure trove of information, data, and software for carrying out cyber attacks.Reddit for CybercrimeThe Internet connects people. In the case of the dark web, this can be negative as cyber attackers find like-minded and motivated people.
Webinar — Psychology of Social Engineering: Decoding the Mind of a Cyber Attacker
The Hacker News
DECEMBER 11, 2023
In the ever-evolving cybersecurity landscape, one method stands out for its chilling effectiveness – social engineering. The answer lies in the intricate dance between the attacker's mind and human psychology. We delve deep into social engineering, exploring its But why does it work so well?
Social engineering, deception becomes increasingly sophisticated
Security Affairs
FEBRUARY 20, 2023
Social engineering techniques are becoming increasingly sophisticated and are exploiting multiple emerging means, such as deep fakes. The human factor must always be considered as the first bastion of defense, even and especially against the most sophisticated cyber attacks. Deepfake technology, what’s it?
Teenager Hacks Uber by Social Engineering an Employee
SecureWorld News
SEPTEMBER 17, 2022
According to this cyber wonderkid, they used social engineering to pull off the hack. This incident is yet another example of how easy it is for malicious threat actors to use social engineering to gain access to an organization's internal systems. They are openly taunting and mocking @Uber. September 16, 2022.
Human errors leading to an increase in cyber attacks on Maritime Industry
CyberSecurity Insiders
MARCH 23, 2021
To all those who are concerned about the increase in cyber attacks on Maritime Industry, here’s an interesting finding to analyze. During a webinar conducted by Riviera, they revealed that the Human errors are causing an increase in cyber attacks on Maritime Industry.
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Paris Olympics 2024: Cyber Attackers are Targeting Companies Associated With Games, Report Finds
Tech Republic Security
JUNE 4, 2024
Organisations providing services related to the Paris Olympics 2024 have an increased risk of cyber attack, a new study has found.
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Javvad Malik
AUGUST 22, 2022
Lloyds of London has told its members to exclude nation state cyber attacks from insurance policies beginning in 2023, saying they pose unacceptable levels or risk. So who will decide whether an attack is a nation state or just little Timmy trying to impress his friends on the Discord channel?
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North Korea steals $400m cryptocurrency through Cyber Attacks
CyberSecurity Insiders
JANUARY 17, 2022
North Korea, the nation that is being led by Kim Jong UN is back into news headlines for stealing cryptocurrency worth millions through cyber attacks. The post North Korea steals $400m cryptocurrency through Cyber Attacks appeared first on Cybersecurity Insiders.
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How Most Cyber Attacks Begin: The Hidden Dangers of Credential-Based Threats
Hacker's King
MAY 24, 2025
While these octopi of terror could spring from many sources, do you know what the very wellspring of most cyber attacks is? The startling fact is that more than 55% of breaches stem from credential attack vectors. Credential-based attacks include usernames, passwords, and tokens.
Avoiding Social Engineering Attacks to Prevent Financial Fraud
Security Boulevard
JULY 10, 2024
Social engineering attacks are a cybersecurity threat. These attacks, which involve manipulating individuals into divulging confidential information, have been on the rise and pose a substantial risk to businesses, particularly for financial fraud.
Kalay platform vulnerability exposes millions of IoT devices to cyber attacks
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. ThroughTek has issued a fix of 3.1.10
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Social Engineering Leads to Robinhood Breach
SecureWorld News
NOVEMBER 9, 2021
The company says an unauthorized third party socially engineered a customer support employee while talking on the phone, obtaining access to some customer support systems. The popular trading app Robinhood has just been hit with a major data breach affecting millions of its users.
Cyber Attack on Tokyo MoU compromises data
CyberSecurity Insiders
MAY 11, 2023
Tokyo MoU, the most active regional port control organization in the Asia Pacific, has revealed that its data was compromised for months and that hackers gained fraudulent access through a cyber attack. It is unclear how the attack has impacted the servers of the Port State Control (PSC) platform.
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Cyber Attack on Succession Wealth and NHS Staff Data Leaked
CyberSecurity Insiders
FEBRUARY 17, 2023
Succession Wealth, a financial wealth management service offering company, has released a press statement that a cyber attack targeted its servers and it can only reveal details after the investigation gets concluded. Prima Facie revealed that hackers accessed no client data in the attack.
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Scattered Spider Adopts RansomHub and Qilin Ransomware for Cyber Attacks
The Hacker News
JULY 16, 2024
Scattered Spider is the designation given to a threat actor that's known for its sophisticated social engineering schemes to breach targets and establish persistence for follow-on exploitation and data theft. It also has a history of
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Wanted: Disgruntled Employees to Deploy Ransomware
Krebs on Security
AUGUST 19, 2021
. “For decades, West African scammers, primarily located in Nigeria, have perfected the use of social engineering in cybercrime activity.”
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New Cyber Attack Campaign Leverages the COVID-19 Infodemic
Security Affairs
FEBRUARY 26, 2020
Nowadays, it is common to say that the physical world and the cyber world are strictly connected. The proof is the leverage of the current physical threat, the CoronaVirus (COVID-19), as a social engineering trick to infect the cyber world. New Cyber Attack Campaign Leverages the COVID-19 Infodemic.
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Marks and Spencer confirms data breach after April cyber attack
Security Affairs
MAY 13, 2025
The DragonForce group claimed the attack on M&S and Co-op, and told the BBC that they have attempted to hack Harrods. BleepingComputer reported that DragonForce ransomware affiliates usedScattered Spider social engineering tacticsto target Marks and Spencer.
Top Cyber Attacker Techniques, August–October 2024
Digital Shadows
NOVEMBER 26, 2024
Phishing often serves as the gateway to cyber attacks, opening the door to impactful follow-on activity like malware and ransomware deployment or access to internal networks, ultimately causing substantial financial losses. This incident shows that while security tools are essential, phishing emails can still slip through.
Generative AI Changes Everything You Know About Email Cyber Attacks
CyberSecurity Insiders
APRIL 4, 2023
Social engineering – specifically malicious cyber campaigns delivered via email – remain the primary source of an organization’s vulnerability to attack. Popularised in the 1990s, email security has challenged cyber defenders for almost three decades. billion phishing e-mails get delivered every day.
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Cyber Attack news headlines trending on Google
CyberSecurity Insiders
JANUARY 26, 2023
A cyber attack that appears to be a ransomware attack conducted through social engineering tactics has reportedly made hackers steal the source code of the game developer. The post Cyber Attack news headlines trending on Google appeared first on Cybersecurity Insiders.
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What are the key Threats to Global National Security?
IT Security Guru
NOVEMBER 1, 2024
Cybersecurity Threats and Digital Warfare One of the most significant threats to national security in the modern era is cyber warfare. Cyber attacks can compromise critical infrastructure, financial systems, and sensitive government data.
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Cyber Attack news headlines trending on Google
CyberSecurity Insiders
JANUARY 19, 2023
News is out that social security numbers of nearly 35,000 users were leaked in a cyber attack that could have emerged from a credential stuffing campaign launched by a state funded actor. According to the update provided by a source from PayPal, the attack took place on December 6 and was identified at the end of last month.
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Report Finds 50% of Scattered Spider Phishing Domains Targeted Finance & Insurance
Digital Shadows
JANUARY 22, 2025
In this blog, well preview the reports highlights and give insights into social engineering campaigns leveraging impersonating domains and our predictions for the threats shaping 2025. Organizations should implement domain monitoring, enforce DMARC policies, and train employees to recognize social engineering methods.
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The Golden Age of Impersonation: The Dual Role of AI in Cyber Attacks & Cyber Defense
Security Boulevard
AUGUST 21, 2024
Attacks today can be executed through a myriad of communication channels, including emails, social media and mobile applications. The post The Golden Age of Impersonation: The Dual Role of AI in Cyber Attacks & Cyber Defense appeared first on Security Boulevard.
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Data of 1.1m accounts from 17 companies compromised in Cyber Attacks
CyberSecurity Insiders
JANUARY 7, 2022
user accounts related to 17 companies was reportedly compromised in a Credential Stuffing Cyber Attack. To those unaware of such attacks, here’s a gist. A credential stuffing is a kind of automated online process where hackers attempt to access online accounts by using usernames and passwords sourced from various cyber attacks.
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How Your Digital Footprint Fuels Cyberattacks — and What to Do About It
Security Boulevard
JANUARY 13, 2025
Hackers are exploiting the digital breadcrumbs your personally identifiable information (PII) that you leave behind daily to launch their cyber attacks. The post How Your Digital Footprint Fuels Cyberattacks and What to Do About It appeared first on Security Boulevard.
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Venture capital firm Insight Partners discloses security breach
Security Affairs
FEBRUARY 19, 2025
A cyber attack hit venture capital firm Insight Partners, threat actors gained unauthorized access to its information systems. According to the company, threat actors used a sophisticated social engineering technique to gain access to its infrastructure. ” reads a statement published by the company.
Cyber Attack news headlines trending on Google
CyberSecurity Insiders
APRIL 13, 2023
As per the details available to our Cybersecurity Insiders in the Port of Halifax, located in Nova Scotia, the Ports at Montreal and Quebec, both based in province of Quebec, were digitally disrupted by a cyber-attack. The post Cyber Attack news headlines trending on Google appeared first on Cybersecurity Insiders.
Data Watchdog orders €9m penalty on telecom company for hiding cyber attack
CyberSecurity Insiders
FEBRUARY 7, 2022
A Greece-based company that owns Cosmote and OTE was slapped with a €9 million penalty for failing to inform its customers that their data was stolen in a sophisticated cyber attack that occurred in 2020. The post Data Watchdog orders €9m penalty on telecom company for hiding cyber attack appeared first on Cybersecurity Insiders.
MY TAKE: Why COVID-19 ‘digital distancing’ is every bit as vital as ‘social distancing’
The Last Watchdog
APRIL 28, 2020
As coronavirus-themed cyber attacks ramp up, consumers and companies must practice digital distancing to keep themselves protected. That, of course, presents the perfect environment for cybercrime that pivots off social engineering. Sadly, coronavirus phishing and ransomware hacks already are in high gear.
North Korean Hackers Weaponizing Open-Source Software in Latest Cyber Attacks
The Hacker News
OCTOBER 1, 2022
A "highly operational, destructive, and sophisticated nation-state activity group" with ties to North Korea has been weaponizing open source software in their social engineering campaigns aimed at companies around the world since June 2022.
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National Cyber Security Centre Study: Generative AI May Increase Global Ransomware Threat
Tech Republic Security
JANUARY 24, 2024
See the National Cyber Security Centre's predictions for generative AI for cyber attack and defense through 2025.
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