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How To Protect Businesses from Social Engineering Attacks this Cybersecurity Awareness Month and Beyond 

NetSpi Executives

Don’t be afraid of social engineering attacks this Cybersecurity Awareness Month! In the spirit of this year’s theme, we created a parody of the Monster Mash to share social engineering prevention tips far and wide. Use Strong Passwords and a Password Manager In 2022, threat actors leaked more than 721 million passwords.

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The Rise of AI Social Engineering Scams

Identity IQ

The Rise of AI Social Engineering Scams IdentityIQ In today’s digital age, social engineering scams have become an increasingly prevalent threat. Social engineering scams leverage psychological manipulation to deceive individuals and exploit the victims’ trust. This was a 3% increase compared to the previous year.

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Alleged Boss of ‘Scattered Spider’ Hacking Group Arrested

Krebs on Security

Among those was the encrypted messaging app Signal , which said the breach could have let attackers re-register the phone number on another device for about 1,900 users. LastPass said criminal hackers had stolen encrypted copies of some password vaults, as well as other personal information.

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RockYou2024: The Largest Password Compilation (10 Billion) Ever Leaked

SecureWorld News

Businesses must ensure that they are using robust encryption methods to store passwords and encourage end-users to adopt strong, unique passwords for their accounts. Today, identity applications require both authentication and end-to-end encryption to provide robust cybersecurity protection.

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P@ssW0rdsR@N0T_FUN!

Duo's Security Blog

No matter how many letters, numbers, or special characters you give them and no matter how many times you change them, passwords are still @N0T_FUN! Using strong passwords and a password manager 2. Avoid Personal Information: Ensure that your password does not contain any personal information, like a phone number.

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Fla. Man Charged in SIM-Swapping Spree is Key Suspect in Hacker Groups Oktapus, Scattered Spider

Krebs on Security

2022 that an intrusion had exposed a “limited number” of Twilio customer accounts through a sophisticated social engineering attack designed to steal employee credentials. LastPass said criminal hackers had stolen encrypted copies of some password vaults, as well as other personal information. According to an Aug.

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Phish of GoDaddy Employee Jeopardized Escrow.com, Among Others

Krebs on Security

The attacker also obtained free encryption certificates for escrow.com from Let’s Encrypt. The employee involved in this incident fell victim to a spear-fishing or social engineering attack. In cases where passwords are used, pick unique passwords and consider password managers.

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