Penetration Testing

DECEMBER 24, 2024

Researchers Bypass Advanced Encryption with Social Engineering appeared first on Cybersecurity News. Conducted by researchers Kyle Chadee, Wayne Goodridge, and Koffka Khan from the... The post WPA3 Security Cracked?

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 31, 2025

Gen Z, or individuals born between 1997 and 2012, have certain types of lifestyles, upbringings and character traits that make them ideal for social engineering exploitation. The post Gen Zs Rising Susceptibility to Social Engineering Attacks appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Security Boulevard

APRIL 16, 2025

That AI has gotten much more proficient in social engineering is a revelation that's not surprising, but still sets alarm bells ringing. The post In a Social Engineering Showdown: AI Takes Red Teams to the Mat appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 8, 2025

Today, it is safe to say that social engineering has become the most dangerous and costly form of cybercrime that businesses face. The post Protect Yourself From Cybers Costliest Threat: Social Engineering appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Tech Republic Security

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Recruiters and anyone else involved in hiring processes should be knowledgeable about this social engineering attack threat. Get the details.

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Joseph Steinberg

OCTOBER 24, 2022

An online cybersecurity event with 2,500 people already logged in had to be cancelled after suspected cybercriminals launched a social engineering attack in the event’s chat window. Shortly after such messages appeared, the AICD, in order to protect attendees, cancelled the event, and contacted local law enforcement.

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SecureWorld News

JANUARY 7, 2025

Cybersecurity in today's world is akin to the enchanted realms of fairy tales, where threats lurk in dark digital forests and heroes wield keyboards instead of swords. Welcome to SecureWorld's theme for 2025: Once Upon a Time in Cybersecurity. Welcome to SecureWorld's theme for 2025: Once Upon a Time in Cybersecurity.

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The Last Watchdog

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

However, before we get too carried away, it is crucial to explore the symbiotic relationship between AR and cybersecurity. This is primarily because AR is still relatively new and a rapidly evolving technology, which ultimately means that it is bound to bring about unprecedented opportunities, challenges, and even risks to cybersecurity.

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Security Through Education

APRIL 7, 2025

I’ve seen people with disabilities in online discussions and on the Social Engineer Slack channel exploring suitable career paths. Many factors contribute to this issue, but in this newsletter , I will share my own experiences and perspectives on inclusivity in cybersecurity. Of that population, only 44.5%

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming industries at an unprecedented pace, and its impact on cybersecurity is no exception. From automating cybersecurity defenses to combatting adversarial AI threats, the report underscores both the power and pitfalls of AI-driven security.

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

But amidst all these flashy, futuristic threats, the biggest cybersecurity risk remains the same as it's always beenhumans. Cybersecurity Through Human Behaviour just confirmed what most of us in the field already know: Cybersecurity isn't just a tech problemit's a behavior problem. And humbly, we're getting it very wrong.

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Krebs on Security

NOVEMBER 9, 2024

“This is social engineering at the highest level and there will be failed attempts at times. “In terms of overall social engineering attacks, the more you have a relationship with someone the more they’re going to trust you,” Donahue said. Don’t be discouraged. dot-gov emails get hacked.

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Krebs on Security

JANUARY 7, 2025

Each participant in the call has a specific role, including: -The Caller: The person speaking and trying to social engineer the target. A tutorial shared by Stotle titled “Social Engineering Script” includes a number of tips for scam callers that can help establish trust or a rapport with their prey.

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Tech Republic Security

OCTOBER 11, 2023

F5 says an artificial intelligence war could start between generative AI-toting bad actors and enterprises guarding data with AI. Australian IT teams will be caught in the crossfire.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 24, 2025

24, 2025, CyberNewswire Arsen , a leading cybersecurity company specializing in social engineering defense, today announced the full release of Conversational Phishing, a groundbreaking feature embedded in its phishing simulation platform. Paris, France, Mar.

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Joseph Steinberg

JANUARY 20, 2022

A seemingly simple term that appears in pitches sent to me several times a day by cybersecurity product and services vendors that are seeking media exposure. Zero Trust. And, in many (if not most cases), the term is being misused – even by the very vendors who claim to be the ones delivering zero trust to the world.

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Security Boulevard

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Identity phishing doesn’t just lead to data theft – it can also lead to financial fraud, targeted social engineering attacks and lateral movement across endpoints. The post Identity Phishing: Using Legitimate Cloud Services to Steal User Access appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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The Hacker News

MAY 13, 2025

The cybersecurity landscape has been dramatically reshaped by the advent of generative AI. Attackers now leverage large language models (LLMs) to impersonate trusted individuals and automate these social engineering tactics at scale. The Most Powerful Person on the

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SecureWorld News

MARCH 13, 2025

The rapid advancement of generative AI has brought both innovation and concern to the cybersecurity landscape. The report concludes that "while DeepSeek R1 does not instantly generate fully functional malware, its ability to produce semi-functional code should be a wake-up call for the cybersecurity industry."

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Penetration Testing

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

LastPass, a leading password management platform, has issued a critical warning to users about a social engineering campaign targeting its customer base through deceptive reviews on its Chrome Web Store... The post Warning: LastPass Alerts Users to Phishing Scam Using Fake Support Reviews on Chrome Web Store appeared first on Cybersecurity (..)

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SecureWorld News

JANUARY 21, 2025

Just as homeowners rely on services like Pestie to protect their spaces from unwanted intruders, cybersecurity professionals use strategic tools and methods to safeguard their organizations from cyber threats. Let's explore the correlation and what cybersecurity professionals can learn from a simple act like spraying for pests.

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Penetration Testing

MAY 25, 2025

Threat actors have ramped up a new social engineering campaign, dubbed “ClickFix,” where fake CAPTCHA prompts embedded in The post Deceptive CAPTCHA: ClickFix Campaign Uses Clipboard Injection to Deliver Malware appeared first on Daily CyberSecurity.

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Security Boulevard

DECEMBER 5, 2024

From phishing schemes and ransomware attacks to social engineering and doxxing, high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs) face an ever-evolving array of cyber threats, and the risks of digital exposure are greater than ever. The post Why HNWIs are Seeking Personal Cybersecurity Consultants appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Schneier on Security

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Interesting social engineering attack: luring potential job applicants with fake recruiting pitches, trying to convince them to download malware.

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

The State of Cybersecurity in Canada 2025 report, published by the Canadian Cybersecurity Network (CCN) and the Security Architecture Podcast , delivers an in-depth analysis of the evolving threat landscape, emerging risks, and strategic recommendations for Canadian organizations.

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The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Malicious intent or manipulation: AI chatbots can be exploited to spread misinformation, execute social engineering attacks or launch phishing. Such manipulation can harm user trust, tarnish brand reputation and have broader social consequences. Machine learning helps AI chatbots adapt to and prevent new cyber threats.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 17, 2025

In reality, many of the most successful breaches stem from simple tactics like phishing emails, social engineering, and exploiting basic security misconfigurations. Human error and susceptibility to social engineering tactics continue to be significant vulnerabilities in cybersecurity, accounting for a majority of compromises.

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Penetration Testing

OCTOBER 19, 2024

A new and dangerous social engineering tactic, dubbed ClickFix, has emerged as a significant cybersecurity threat in 2024, according to a recent report from the Sekoia Threat Detection & Research... The post Beware of Fake Google Meet Invites: ClickFix Campaign Spreading Infostealers appeared first on Cybersecurity News.

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Schneier on Security

APRIL 2, 2024

The cybersecurity world got really lucky last week. An intentionally placed backdoor in xz Utils, an open-source compression utility, was pretty much accidentally discovered by a Microsoft engineer—weeks before it would have been incorporated into both Debian and Red Hat Linux. modified the way the software functions.

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SecureWorld News

APRIL 22, 2025

This incident highlights the critical vulnerability in cryptocurrency communities, where high-net-worth individuals or executives may be more prone to social engineering attacks due to the high volume of media and investor engagement they handle. Follow SecureWorld News for more stories related to cybersecurity.

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The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 12, 2023

A look back at the cybersecurity landscape in 2023 rings all-too familiar: cyber threats rapidly evolved and scaled up , just as they have, year-to-year, for the past 20 years. Eyal Benishti , CEO, IRONSCALES Benishti Generative AI (GenAI) reshaped cybersecurity in 2023. The comments we received were uniformly insightful and helpful.

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Krebs on Security

AUGUST 21, 2020

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) on Thursday issued a joint alert to warn about the growing threat from voice phishing or “ vishing ” attacks targeting companies. Restrict VPN access hours, where applicable, to mitigate access outside of allowed times.

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SecureWorld News

MAY 16, 2025

Scattered Spider is a financially motivated threat actor group known for its social engineering prowess, SIM-swapping attacks, and living-off-the-land (LOTL) techniques. The group is well known to employ social engineering tactics to gain access, so hardening your help desk is an immediate first step in defense," Staynings continued.

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The Hacker News

JUNE 6, 2025

Cybersecurity researchers are alerting to a new malware campaign that employs the ClickFix social engineering tactic to trick users into downloading an information stealer malware known as Atomic macOS Stealer (AMOS) on Apple macOS systems. based telecom provider Spectrum.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 22, 2024

However, this surge in usage has also opened the door to a growing array of cybersecurity threats. Cybercriminals employ social engineering techniques to trick you into believing you must resolve fictitious technical issues. The hallmark of ClickFix campaigns is their clever use of social engineering.

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The Last Watchdog

NOVEMBER 19, 2023

A hacking gang known as Scattered Spiders soundly defeated the cybersecurity defenses of MGM and Caesars casinos. For the moment, hackers appear to have the upper hand in the global chess match between cybersecurity professionals and digital criminals. Scattered Spiders employed a technique known as “MFA Fatigue.”

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Security Boulevard

MAY 17, 2025

Learn how social engineering exploited trust and what it means for cybersecurity. How did a $400 million data breach happen at Coinbase? It wasn't a tech failureit was a human one. The post The Coinbase Data Breach: A Breakdown of What Went Wrong appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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