Anton on Security

MAY 4, 2023

To me, this SIEM content and false positives debate is a micro instantiation of a much bigger debate: the paradox between consuming security and engineering security. They essentially want to consume security, rather than engineer it. How to Measure Threat Detection Quality for an Organization?”

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SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Social engineering attacks have long been a threat to businesses worldwide, statistically comprising roughly 98% of cyberattacks worldwide. Given the much more psychologically focused and methodical ways that social engineering attacks can be conducted, it makes spotting them hard to do.

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Tech Republic Security

MARCH 27, 2023

PURPOSE Recruiting a cybersecurity engineer with the right combination of technical and industry experience will require a comprehensive screening process. The post Hiring kit: Cybersecurity engineer appeared first on TechRepublic. From the hiring kit: DETERMINING FACTORS, DESIRABLE PERSONALITY TRAITS.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 1, 2023

Social engineering is a term used to describe the manipulation of people into revealing sensitive information or performing actions that they otherwise wouldn’t. Social engineering is an age-old tactic that is often used in phishing attacks. In conclusion, social engineering is a significant threat to cybersecurity.

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Tech Republic Security

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

The post New cybersecurity data reveals persistent social engineering vulnerabilities appeared first on TechRepublic. Ransomware was down last year, though LockBit led threat actors and employees opened a third of the toxic emails in the last six months of 2022.

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Dark Reading

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Posing as fellow engineers, the North Korean state-sponsored cybercrime group Lazarus tricked crypto-exchange developers into downloading the hard-to-detect malware.

Malware 95

Malware Engineering Cybercrime 95

Bleeping Computer

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

A new macOS malware dubbed 'KandyKorn' has been spotted in a campaign attributed to the North Korean Lazarus hacking group, targeting blockchain engineers of a cryptocurrency exchange platform. [.]

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Cryptocurrency Malware Engineering Hacking 104

Anton on Security

AUGUST 31, 2022

Release Engineering, covered in Ch 8 of the SRE book (and related workbooks too ). Namely, people who hear about “release engineering” and say: my SOC neither releases nor engineers. In fact, back in 2016 we were creating a modern SOC model at Gartner and “detection engineering” was very much part of the SOC model.

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Security Boulevard

NOVEMBER 19, 2023

Attention Docker users: a new threat known as OracleIV is on the rise, targeting publicly accessible Docker Engine API instances. DDoS Botnet Attack Details The attackers use an HTTP POST request to Docker’s […] The post OracleIV DDoS Botnet Alert: Secure Your Docker Engine APIs appeared first on TuxCare.

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DDOS Engineering Cyber threats Cybersecurity 76

Penetration Testing

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

de4py De4py is an advanced Python deobfuscator with a beautiful UI and a set of Advanced features that enable malware analysts and reverse engineers to deobfuscate Python files and more. Features Feature Function Deobfuscation... The post de4py: toolkit for Python reverse engineering appeared first on Penetration Testing.

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Engineering Penetration Testing Malware 70

Security Boulevard

MAY 5, 2023

Learn about the day-to-day life of a QA engineer and the different techniques and processes used by the QA engineering team at GitGuardian to ensure high-quality products. The post Quality Assurance Engineering at GitGuardian appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Engineering 98

Dark Reading

OCTOBER 27, 2023

The financially motivated English-speaking threat actors use advanced social engineering techniques, SIM swapping, and even threats of violence to breach targets.

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Social Engineering Engineering 122

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 5, 2023

North Korea-linked Lazarus group is using new KandyKorn macOS Malware in attacks against blockchain engineers. North Korea-linked Lazarus APT group were spotted using new KandyKorn macOS malware in attacks against blockchain engineers, reported Elastic Security Labs. ” reads the report. ” concludes the report.

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Malware Engineering Cryptocurrency Hacking 98

Penetration Testing

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

The Chinese firm China Energy Engineering Corporation (CEEC), a leading entity in the nation’s energy and infrastructure sectors, has fallen prey to cybercriminals.

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Ransomware Engineering Penetration Testing Hacking 73

Security Boulevard

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

What keeps network security engineers up at night, and how can they get a decent night’s sleep? Day to day, I speak to a lot of network security engineers as part of my work, and I’ve nothing but the highest respect for what they do. The post What do Network Security Engineers Want? appeared first on TrueFort.

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Network Security Engineering Cybersecurity 57

Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 25, 2023

In what may come as a surprise, subscription-based face search engine PimEyes seems to have realized that their service can be used for nefarious purposes. Parents have used the search engine to find pictures of their children that they were unaware off, for example.

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Engineering Identity Theft Surveillance Cybersecurity 103

Hack the Box

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Wondering what it takes to become a cybersecurity engineer? Here’s a complete career guide with insights from experienced security professionals!

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Cybersecurity Engineering 105

Tech Republic Security

JUNE 6, 2022

Determine whether Kinsta or WP Engine is the best option for your business. The post Kinsta vs WP Engine: Managed WordPress hosting comparison appeared first on TechRepublic. WordPress has many managed hosting plans to choose from to help handle larger websites with higher traffic flows.

Engineering 156

Engineering 156

Security Boulevard

NOVEMBER 26, 2023

Would you like to hire DevOps engineers for your business? To help the development and operations teams collaborate better and communicate more, companies hire DevOps engineers. Businesses compete with each other […] The post The Importance of DevOps Engineers for Your Business appeared first on PeoplActive.

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Engineering 52

Security Boulevard

APRIL 11, 2023

It appears to be a case of creative social engineering by. The post Socially Engineered Into Stealing $500,000 From a Casino appeared first on Security Boulevard. She sits in a Colorado jail while the money is long gone.

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Social Engineering Engineering Phishing Cybersecurity 120

The Hacker News

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Publicly-accessible Docker Engine API instances are being targeted by threat actors as part of a campaign designed to co-opt the machines into a distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) botnet dubbed OracleIV.

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DDOS Engineering Malware 112

Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 2, 2023

Identity services provider Okta warned customers of social engineering attacks carried out by threat actors to obtain elevated administrator permissions. Okta is warning customers of social engineering attacks carried out in recent weeks by threat actors to obtain elevated administrator permissions.

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Social Engineering Engineering Authentication Phishing 132

Security Boulevard

JULY 13, 2023

The truth is, […] The post Psychological Manipulation in Social Engineering: Unveiling the Tactics appeared first on WeSecureApp :: Simplifying Enterprise Security. The post Psychological Manipulation in Social Engineering: Unveiling the Tactics appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Social Engineering Engineering Security Awareness 97

SecureBlitz

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Learn why 5W30 engine oil is pioneering the Green Car revolution. And at the heart of this automotive evolution lies a small yet mighty hero: 5W30 engine oil. Yes, you […] The post Why 5W30 Engine Oil Is Pioneering the Green Car Revolution? Are you ready to embark on a journey towards a greener, more sustainable future?

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Engineering Cybersecurity 76

Trend Micro

JUNE 8, 2023

We look into BatCloak engine, its modular integration into modern malware, proliferation mechanisms, and interoperability implications as malicious actors take advantage of its fully undetectable (FUD) capabilities.

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Malware Engineering Cyber threats Phishing 118

Security Boulevard

JUNE 23, 2023

Attitudes around software engineering have evolved, posing a key paradigm shift for organizations regarding how they think about and manage software engineering functions. As cloud adoption continues to accelerate, software engineering is taking a front seat, commanding an even bigger role in business growth and success.

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Engineering Software Security Awareness Cybersecurity 104

Security Boulevard

JULY 26, 2023

Cyclops today emerged from stealth to launch a search engine platform for cybersecurity teams that makes use of metadata and generative artificial intelligence (AI) to make it simpler to successfully defend organizations from cyberthreats. Fresh from raising $6.4 Fresh from raising $6.4

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Cybersecurity Engineering Artificial Intelligence Network Security 93

Security Through Education

OCTOBER 17, 2023

It therefore goes without saying that it is highly effective when used in social engineering. Let’s take a closer look at social proof in social engineering. Social Proof in Social Engineering In marketing, Social Proof is the engine that drives people to act and purchase a certain product (even if they don’t need it).

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The Hacker News

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Identity services provider Okta on Friday warned of social engineering attacks orchestrated by threat actors to obtain elevated administrator permissions. “In

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Social Engineering Engineering 112

The Hacker News

JUNE 12, 2023

A fully undetectable (FUD) malware obfuscation engine named BatCloak is being used to deploy various malware strains since September 2022, while persistently evading antivirus detection.

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Malware Engineering Antivirus 144

Security Through Education

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

By now you may be guessing what the psychic and the social engineer have in common. There are many overlapping skills used by psychics and social engineers; in this article, we’ll consider the most common tactics. Similarly, a professional social engineer must exhibit confidence and never break pretext. Sell It With Conviction.

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Social Engineering Engineering Cybersecurity Education 105

Security Through Education

JUNE 21, 2023

Social engineering is defined as influencing someone to take an action that may or may not be in a person’s best interest. Written by: Rosa Rowles At Social Engineer LLC, our purpose is to bring education and awareness to all users of technology. The amygdala “hijacks” the frontal lobe.

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Social Engineering Engineering Cybersecurity Education 95

Security Through Education

APRIL 5, 2023

When I first started in the social engineering field, I had no idea how much it would impact my everyday life. What exactly is social engineering? Social Engineering: What is it? What is social engineering ? What is social engineering ? Why Should I Care About Social Engineering? Let’s dive in together.

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Social Engineering Engineering Cybersecurity Education 97

Security Boulevard

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

The post HYPR Engineering: The Next Generation appeared first on Security Boulevard. HYPR is expanding its original mission to take a more comprehensive approach to Identity Assurance. We have introduced two cutting-edge products, HYPR Adapt and HYPR Affirm that round out the HYPR platform.

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Engineering 57

CompTIA on Cybersecurity

AUGUST 18, 2023

Get answers to the question “what is a cybersecurity engineer?” Learn about key skills, job responsibilities, salary expectations and job outlook.

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Cybersecurity Engineering 83

Security Boulevard

MAY 22, 2023

Learn about the rise of platform engineering and how it differs from DevOps in terms of self-service capabilities and automation. Discover how security fits into this new paradigm and the benefits of platform engineering for software development teams of various sizes. Is DevOps really dead?

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Engineering Software 101

Security Boulevard

MARCH 28, 2023

For now, though, human social engineers still outperform AI when it comes. The post ChatGPT Less Convincing Than Human Social Engineers in Phishing Attacks appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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