Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

During this period, at least 13 crypto exchanges were hacked. In some cases, with founders’ consent, the assessment includes penetration testing using social engineering methods aimed at the network compromise through the most vulnerable link at any organization– humans. Hackers attack not only exchanges, but also its clients.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 26, 2022

Hackers and cyber criminals also read the news. Many hacker groups will even approach social engineering to see if anyone in IT or SecOps knows if any layoffs are coming. That $3.29, even with cyber insurance, is still a significant hit to the organization’s bottom line.

Information Security 98

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BH Consulting

JUNE 13, 2023

Almost three-quarters of breaches (74 per cent) involve the human element through error, social engineering, stolen credentials or misusing privileges. Half of all social engineering attacks involve ‘pretexting’, where criminals fabricate a story to trick the victim. When is a cybersecurity incident a GDPR data breach?

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NetSpi Executives

APRIL 27, 2024

Ransomware, a definition Ransomware is a set of malware technologies, hacking techniques, and social engineering tactics that cybercriminals use to cause harm, breach data, and render data unusable. Ransomware attackers get into a network in many ways: Social engineering. Unpatched exploits.

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 18, 2024

Supply Chain hacking methods evolve and increasing attacks become a problem for everyone Advanced attackers are developing tools and tactics to intensify supply chain compromises, fueling many new attacks in 2024 that impact disproportionate numbers of downstream consumers. Some dangers are familiar and persistent. In 2024: 1.

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ForAllSecure

MAY 17, 2023

Chris Gray of Deep Watch talks about the view from the inside of a virtual SOC, the ability to see threats against a large number of SMB organizations, and the changes to cyber insurance we’re seeing as a result. It’s about challenging our expectations about the people who hack for a living. And why is that?

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IT Security Guru

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Everyone in the cyber insurance industry or trying to get cyber insurance today knows that using multifactor authentication (MFA) is an absolute make-or-break requirement for getting a cyber insurance policy; or if you can get a policy without MFA, you will pay a hefty increased premium for the same amount of coverage.

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Jane Frankland

JANUARY 12, 2025

These groups are also shifting toward more human-centric exploits , like social engineering and insider assistance. Cyber Insurance Cyber insurance will become an essential component of risk management strategies. But it doesnt stop there.

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