Identity IQ

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

With a mix of infiltration, social engineering, and many hours of investigative work, authorities were able to discover Ulbricht’s identity. New encryption and anonymity tools may arise to counter the advancement of law enforcement and government monitoring tools.

Identity Theft 98

Identity Theft Cryptocurrency Government Engineering 98

Spinone

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

Here are only seven out of 26 topics: Insider threats Passwords Security of mobile devices Social engineering Viruses Email security Human error To start the course, you need to register and choose the type of account you need. This course covers a broad range of security topics, explaining it with a simple language.

Social Engineering 40

Social Engineering Accountability Phishing Cybersecurity 40

eSecurity Planet

APRIL 9, 2024

This framework guarantees that appropriate authentication measures, encryption techniques, data retention policies, and backup procedures are in place. Is data encrypted in transit and at rest? Assess the physical security measures: Evaluate access controls, surveillance systems, and environmental controls.

Risk 108

Risk Threat Detection Data breaches Encryption 108

SecureWorld News

AUGUST 24, 2022

The infection of a device can be achieved via supply chain attacks, social engineering techniques, or the use of hardware with installed software or firmware. encryption keys, biometric information). At the second phase of the attack, the malicious code collects data from the compromised network. The data can be textual (e.g.,

Firmware 83

Firmware Social Engineering Surveillance Malware 83

eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 21, 2022

One of the most dangerous kinds of malware for businesses, ransomware can slip into a network or device and encrypt sensitive files or lock down the entire device unless the victims pay the hacker a usually-sizable fee to unlock it – and even then, decryption fails most of the time. Your browser’s homepage changing without your permission.

Malware 75

Malware Adware Spyware Antivirus 75

SecureList

APRIL 27, 2021

The group’s operations were exposed in 2018, showing that it was conducting surveillance attacks against individuals in the Middle East. Interestingly, some of the TTPs used by this threat actor are reminiscent of other groups operating in the domain of dissident surveillance. Final thoughts.

Malware 143

Malware Spyware Government Social Engineering 143

SecureList

OCTOBER 17, 2023

The most remarkable findings In early 2023, we discovered an ongoing attack targeting government entities in the APAC region by compromising a specific type of a secure USB drive, which provides hardware encryption. This strategic shift signals its intent to intensify its surveillance capabilities and expand its range of targets.

Government 118

Government Malware VPN Manufacturing 118

SecureList

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

However, instead of encrypting the data, it purposefully destroyed it in the affected systems. A creative avenue for threat actors is to expand their surveillance efforts to include devices such as smart home cameras, connected car systems and beyond. They attribute the wiper, named SwiftSlicer, to Sandworm (aka Hades).

Hacking 119

Hacking Energy and Utilities Media Malware 119