Security Boulevard

APRIL 28, 2024

In episode 327 Tom, Scott, and Kevin discuss the findings from Mandiant’s M-Trends 2024 report, highlighting a significant rise in traditional vulnerability exploitation by attackers while observing a decline in phishing. Despite phishing’s decreased prevalence, it remains the second most popular method for gaining initial network access.

Phishing 70

Phishing Data privacy Passwords Technology 70

Security Boulevard

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023

In this episode we discuss the FBI’s remarkable takedown of the Qakbot botnet, a saga involving ransomware, cryptocurrency, and the FBI pushing an uninstaller to thousands of victim PCs. energy organization fell victim to a QR code phishing attack, highlighting the ever-evolving tactics used by attackers.

Phishing 73

Phishing Cryptocurrency Ransomware Social Engineering 73

Security Boulevard

DECEMBER 10, 2023

Finally, the episode […] The post iOS 17 NameDrop Debunking, Real World QR Code Attacks, Impact of Ransomware on Hospitals appeared first on Shared Security Podcast. The post iOS 17 NameDrop Debunking, Real World QR Code Attacks, Impact of Ransomware on Hospitals appeared first on Security Boulevard.

Ransomware 67

Ransomware Scams Media Risk 67

BH Consulting

MAY 23, 2023

Curated advice, guidance, learning and trends in cybersecurity and privacy, as chosen by our consultants. Say it again, I double dare you Anyone familiar with phishing and social engineering will know scammers often use psychological tricks to get victims to divulge personal data. MORE Working in the transportation sector?

Artificial Intelligence 52

Artificial Intelligence Identity Theft Social Engineering InfoSec 52

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

Because he ran somewhere (ransomware)! Phishing season! Here are two of our favorites by Infosec blogger John Oppdenaker on Twitter: My password was hacked. As consumers and citizens become more aware of their online security and digital rights, they also have more concerns about their data privacy. Unencrypted!

Cybersecurity 71

Cybersecurity Passwords InfoSec Data privacy 71

Security Boulevard

DECEMBER 24, 2023

We cover various topics, such as Twitter’s influence, the future of Mastodon, the ban of TikTok in certain states, and the rising issue of ransomware. In our last episode of the year, we replay our predictions for 2023 reviewing what we got right and what we didn’t.

Ransomware 62

Ransomware Data privacy Technology InfoSec 62

Security Boulevard

JANUARY 21, 2024

In Episode 313, hosts Tom and Scott discuss the world of scambaiting, discussing what it is, the tactics used, and its effectiveness in stopping scammers. They talk about popular channels like Scammer Payback and Kitboga that show these scams in progress.

Media 76

Media Accountability Hacking Scams 76