Government, Malware, Security Awareness and Social Engineering

Social Engineering: Definition, Types, Detection & Prevention

Spinone

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

What is social engineering? Social engineering is a manipulative technique used by criminals to elicit specific actions in their victims. Social engineering is seldom a stand-alone operation. money from a bank account) or use it for other social engineering types.

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Threat Group Continuously Updates Malware to Evade Antivirus Software

eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

Kaspersky researchers recently found evidence of an advanced threat group continuously updating its malware to evade security products, similar to a release cycle for developers. The sophisticated malware was hidden in malicious Word file attachments. during their investigation.

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PyPI Goes Quiet After Huge Malware Attack: 500+ Typosquat Fakes Found

Security Boulevard

MARCH 29, 2024

The post PyPI Goes Quiet After Huge Malware Attack: 500+ Typosquat Fakes Found appeared first on Security Boulevard. Emergency stop button: The Python Package Index was drowning in malicious code again, so they had to shut down registration for cleanup.

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North Korea IT Worker Scam Brings Malware and Funds Nukes

Security Boulevard

MAY 17, 2024

The post North Korea IT Worker Scam Brings Malware and Funds Nukes appeared first on Security Boulevard. DPRK IT WFH: Justice Department says N. Korean hackers are getting remote IT jobs, posing as Americans.

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Self-Replicating AI Malware is Here? #ComPromptMized

Security Boulevard

MARCH 5, 2024

The post Self-Replicating AI Malware is Here? ComPromptMized appeared first on Security Boulevard. Skrik: Researchers worm themselves into your nightmares.

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Cyber Security Awareness and Risk Management

Spinone

DECEMBER 26, 2018

Social engineering attacks , including phishing, spam, and viruses introduced via clickable links within e-mail affected 80% of the banking institutions in 2016. To pursue cybersecurity culture change, we recommend you to institute a cost-effective, company-wide security awareness training for your employees.

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Russia Hit by New ‘CryWiper’ — Fake Ransomware

Security Boulevard

DECEMBER 5, 2022

A new wiper malware is destroying data on Russian government PCs. The post Russia Hit by New ‘CryWiper’ — Fake Ransomware appeared first on Security Boulevard. Dubbed CryWiper, it pretends to be ransomware.

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We’ve Been Using Email Since 1971—It’s Time We Make it Secure

Security Boulevard

MARCH 29, 2023

As attacks continue to evolve, harnessing AI and advanced social engineering techniques for increasingly sophisticated, stealthy attacks, many. The post We’ve Been Using Email Since 1971—It’s Time We Make it Secure appeared first on Security Boulevard. Email is one of the most important communication tools used today.

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PRC State Hacking: ‘Chinese Edward Snowden’ Spills I?Soon Secrets in Huge Dump of TTPs

Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Underpaid, overworked and angry: Whistleblower in hacker contractor firm for Chinese government blows lid off tactics, techniques and procedures. The post PRC State Hacking: ‘Chinese Edward Snowden’ Spills I‑Soon Secrets in Huge Dump of TTPs appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Malicious AdTech Spies on People as NatSec Targets

Security Boulevard

JANUARY 25, 2024

Targeted ads target targets: Patternz and Nuviad enable potentially hostile governments to track individuals by misusing ad bidding. The post Malicious AdTech Spies on People as NatSec Targets appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Managed Detection and Response in Q4 2020

SecureList

JULY 21, 2021

Examples of these incidents include a new targeted attack that requires thorough investigation before active response, or security assessment engagements, where active counteraction to attacker is not allowed. Malware with critical impact. Social engineering. IT, Government and Industrial are the TOP 3.

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GitHub Fights Forks — Millions of Them — Huge Software Supply Chain Security FAIL

Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Forking hell: Scrotebots clone thousands of projects, injecting malware millions of times. The post GitHub Fights Forks — Millions of Them — Huge Software Supply Chain Security FAIL appeared first on Security Boulevard.

Software

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More iOS Zero Days, More Mercenary Spyware — This Time: Cytrox Predator

Security Boulevard

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Apple Scrambled to Fix 3 More CVEs: Egyptian opposition presidential candidate Ahmed Eltantawy targeted “by the government. The post More iOS Zero Days, More Mercenary Spyware — This Time: Cytrox Predator appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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North Korea Cyber Threat Group ‘Lazarus’ Targets M1 Mac with Signed Executables

Security Boulevard

AUGUST 23, 2022

The malware, Interception.dll, is designed to execute by loading three files: a decoy PDF document and two executables FinderFontsUpdater.app and safarifontagent, according to a series of tweets by ESET Research. Compiled for M1 processor-based Macs and Intel silicon, the malware was uploaded to VirusTotal from Brazil, ESET said.

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TikTok Ban: Texas is Fourth State to Join; Indiana Sues

Security Boulevard

DECEMBER 9, 2022

states have now banned TikTok on government workers’ devices. The post TikTok Ban: Texas is Fourth State to Join; Indiana Sues appeared first on Security Boulevard. Plus, Indiana has sued the app’s owner.

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Chrome Extensions Warning — Millions of Users Infected

Security Boulevard

JUNE 5, 2023

Malware Déjà Vu: Perhaps as many as 87 million victims—maybe more. The post Chrome Extensions Warning — Millions of Users Infected appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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SHARED INTEL: How ransomware evolved from consumer trickery to deep enterprise hacks

The Last Watchdog

JUNE 21, 2020

Numerous strains of this destructive code have been the front-page news in global computer security chronicles for almost a decade now, with jaw-dropping ups and dramatic downs accompanying its progress. David Balaban is a computer security researcher with over 17 years of experience in malware analysis and antivirus software evaluation.

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GoDaddy Hosting Hacked — for FOURTH Time in 4 Years

Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

This time, the perps were redirecting legit websites to malware. The post GoDaddy Hosting Hacked — for FOURTH Time in 4 Years appeared first on Security Boulevard. GoDaddy’s web hosting service breached yet again.

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Phish or Be Phished. That is the question!

Security Boulevard

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Of course, there is a PDF attachment showing my receipt of payment. ** Please do not open these files unless you want to test your antivirus and anti-malware software loaded on your device! Phishing attacks often rely on social engineering techniques to trick users into revealing sensitive data.

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Microsoft FAIL: ‘BlackLotus’ Bootkit Breaks Secure Boot

Security Boulevard

MARCH 3, 2023

The BlackLotus malware targets UEFI Secure Boot. The post Microsoft FAIL: ‘BlackLotus’ Bootkit Breaks Secure Boot appeared first on Security Boulevard. For a mere $5000, you too can own it.

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‘LitterDrifter’ Russian USB Worm Leaks from Ukraine War Zone

Security Boulevard

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Flash drive sharing malware escapes Україна. The post ‘LitterDrifter’ Russian USB Worm Leaks from Ukraine War Zone appeared first on Security Boulevard. FSB APT USB VBS LNK DLL: WTH? Gamaredon fingered as perps.

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Russia ‘Plans’ HUGE Cyberattack on Critical Infrastructure

Security Boulevard

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

The Ukrainian government has warned that Russia is planning a massive attack against the critical infrastructure of Ukraine and of its allies. The post Russia ‘Plans’ HUGE Cyberattack on Critical Infrastructure appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Emerging Technologies, Evolving Threats: Strategies for Future-Proofing Data Security

Security Boulevard

DECEMBER 14, 2023

With AI's ability to learn from data and continuously refine its tactics, cybercriminals can create more sophisticated, elusive and difficult-to-detect malware. The post Emerging Technologies, Evolving Threats: Strategies for Future-Proofing Data Security appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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New Russian Hacks Revealed—but U.S. Says it’s Microsoft’s Fault

Security Boulevard

OCTOBER 26, 2021

government sees it differently. Says it’s Microsoft’s Fault appeared first on Security Boulevard. Microsoft has issued another of its “look how clever we are” writeups of detecting APT29 hackers. But the U.S. The post New Russian Hacks Revealed—but U.S.

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Spanish Govt. Hacked by NSO Pegasus Spyware (or was it?)

Security Boulevard

MAY 3, 2022

The notorious spyware, sold by NSO Group “only to governments,” caused large amounts of data to be exfiltrated. appeared first on Security Boulevard. The prime minister and the defense minister of Spain were infected with Pegasus. The post Spanish Govt. Hacked by NSO Pegasus Spyware (or was it?)

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Hacker Personas Explained: Know Your Enemy and Protect Your Business

Webroot

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

As we mentioned in a previous blog , hackers come in many forms, but their methods can generally be classified into three distinct types of cybercriminals: The Impersonator – Hackers that pretend to be others, often using social engineering and human psychology to trick users. government stimulus payments are also on the rise.

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Fact or Fiction? The Truth About Cybersecurity for Small and Mid-Sized Businesses

Security Boulevard

JUNE 1, 2022

These seasoned security teams become an extension of your internal IT team, and can help with creating and enhancing your overall cybersecurity program and boosting your security posture. Fact: Compliant doesn’t mean secure . FACT: Phishing and social engineering are the number one attack vector for SMBs.

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Black Basta Ascension Attack Redux — can Patients Die of Ransomware?

Security Boulevard

MAY 24, 2024

appeared first on Security Boulevard. Inglorious Basta(rds): 16 days on, huge hospital system continues to be paralyzed by ransomware—and patient safety is at risk. The post Black Basta Ascension Attack Redux — can Patients Die of Ransomware?

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‘Microsoft’ Scammers Steal the Most, says FTC

Security Boulevard

MAY 28, 2024

Pork Talk: “Pig butchering” scams are on the rise via social media. The post ‘Microsoft’ Scammers Steal the Most, says FTC appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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LockBit Victim? Ask FBI for Your Ransomware Key

Security Boulevard

JUNE 7, 2024

Ask FBI for Your Ransomware Key appeared first on Security Boulevard. Spy warez: Assistant director of the FBI’s Cyber Division Bryan Vorndran (pictured) might have the key to unscramble your files. The post LockBit Victim?

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South Korean iPhone Ban: MDM DMZ PDQ

Security Boulevard

APRIL 29, 2024

The post South Korean iPhone Ban: MDM DMZ PDQ appeared first on Security Boulevard. MDM Hindered: Android phones are still OK; this is Samsung’s home, after all.

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Revealed: Facebook’s “Incredibly Aggressive” Alleged Theft of Snapchat App Data

Security Boulevard

MARCH 27, 2024

The post Revealed: Facebook’s “Incredibly Aggressive” Alleged Theft of Snapchat App Data appeared first on Security Boulevard. Meta MITM IAAP SSL bump: Zuck ordered “Project Ghostbusters”—with criminal consequences, says class action lawsuit.

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TikTok Ban Incoming — but ByteDance Fights Back

Security Boulevard

MARCH 8, 2024

The post TikTok Ban Incoming — but ByteDance Fights Back appeared first on Security Boulevard. Hilltop BillTok: ByteDance mobilizing addicted user base, as U.S. TikTok ban steamrolls through Capitol Hill after unanimous committee vote.

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Apple M-Series FAIL: GoFetch Flaw Finds Crypto Keys

Security Boulevard

MARCH 22, 2024

The post Apple M-Series FAIL: GoFetch Flaw Finds Crypto Keys appeared first on Security Boulevard. GoFAIL: Researchers worm their way into broken cache-filling microcode in most Macs and iPads.

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‘Total Bollocks’ — No, Your Toothbrush isn’t DDoS’ing

Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

The post ‘Total Bollocks’ — No, Your Toothbrush isn’t DDoS’ing appeared first on Security Boulevard. PR FAIL: Were 3 million toothbrushes hacked into a botnet? Or does a Fortinet spokeschild have egg on his face?

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Irony of Ironies: CISA Hacked — ‘by China’

Security Boulevard

MARCH 11, 2024

Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency penetrated in February, via vuln in Ivanti. The post Irony of Ironies: CISA Hacked — ‘by China’ appeared first on Security Boulevard. Free rides and traffic jams: U.S.

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China Cracks Apple Private Protocol — AirDrop Pwned

Security Boulevard

JANUARY 10, 2024

The post China Cracks Apple Private Protocol — AirDrop Pwned appeared first on Security Boulevard. AirDrop hashing is weaksauce: Chinese citizens using peer-to-peer wireless comms “must be identified.”

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7 Cyber Security Courses Online For Everybody

Spinone

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

Security Awareness Training from Advisera Advisera offers lots of tools like books, courses, and guidelines for those who want to know more about compliance standards and become security-aware. This course covers a broad range of security topics, explaining it with a simple language. Choose wisely, and good luck!

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Linux Vendors Squawk: PATCH NOW — CVSS 9.8 Bootkit Bug in shim.efi

Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Bootkit Bug in shim.efi appeared first on Security Boulevard. Snow joke: A Microsoft researcher found it—and it’s somehow Microsoft’s fault. The post Linux Vendors Squawk: PATCH NOW — CVSS 9.8

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CFO Deepfake Fools Staff — Fakers Steal $26M via Video

Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

The post CFO Deepfake Fools Staff — Fakers Steal $26M via Video appeared first on Security Boulevard. Bad hoax blood: Spearphish pivots to deepfake Zoom call, leads to swift exit of cash.

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LockBit Takedown by Brits — Time for ‘Operation Cronos’

Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

The post LockBit Takedown by Brits — Time for ‘Operation Cronos’ appeared first on Security Boulevard. RaaS nicked: 11-nation army led by UK eliminates ransomware-for-hire scrotes’ servers.

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Facebook’s New Privacy Nightmare: ‘Link History’

Security Boulevard

JANUARY 3, 2024

The post Facebook’s New Privacy Nightmare: ‘Link History’ appeared first on Security Boulevard. How stupid does he think we are? You’ll want to turn off this new app setting.

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Massive ‘New’ Leaked Credentials List: Naz.API Pwns Troy

Security Boulevard

JANUARY 18, 2024

The post Massive ‘New’ Leaked Credentials List: Naz.API Pwns Troy appeared first on Security Boulevard. Have I been pwned? Yes, you probably have. Stop reusing passwords, already. Here’s what else you should do.

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Russia Hacks Ukraine, Ukraine Hacks Russia — Day#658

Security Boulevard

DECEMBER 13, 2023

The post Russia Hacks Ukraine, Ukraine Hacks Russia — Day#658 appeared first on Security Boulevard. When will it end? Russia takes down Kyivstar cellular system, Ukraine destroys Russian tax system.

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Social Engineering: Definition, Types, Detection & Prevention

Threat Group Continuously Updates Malware to Evade Antivirus Software

Webinars

Trending Sources

PyPI Goes Quiet After Huge Malware Attack: 500+ Typosquat Fakes Found

Webinars

North Korea IT Worker Scam Brings Malware and Funds Nukes

Self-Replicating AI Malware is Here? #ComPromptMized

Cyber Security Awareness and Risk Management

Russia Hit by New ‘CryWiper’ — Fake Ransomware

We’ve Been Using Email Since 1971—It’s Time We Make it Secure

PRC State Hacking: ‘Chinese Edward Snowden’ Spills I?Soon Secrets in Huge Dump of TTPs

Malicious AdTech Spies on People as NatSec Targets

Managed Detection and Response in Q4 2020

GitHub Fights Forks — Millions of Them — Huge Software Supply Chain Security FAIL

More iOS Zero Days, More Mercenary Spyware — This Time: Cytrox Predator

North Korea Cyber Threat Group ‘Lazarus’ Targets M1 Mac with Signed Executables

TikTok Ban: Texas is Fourth State to Join; Indiana Sues

Chrome Extensions Warning — Millions of Users Infected

SHARED INTEL: How ransomware evolved from consumer trickery to deep enterprise hacks

GoDaddy Hosting Hacked — for FOURTH Time in 4 Years

Phish or Be Phished. That is the question!

Microsoft FAIL: ‘BlackLotus’ Bootkit Breaks Secure Boot

‘LitterDrifter’ Russian USB Worm Leaks from Ukraine War Zone

Russia ‘Plans’ HUGE Cyberattack on Critical Infrastructure

Emerging Technologies, Evolving Threats: Strategies for Future-Proofing Data Security

New Russian Hacks Revealed—but U.S. Says it’s Microsoft’s Fault

Spanish Govt. Hacked by NSO Pegasus Spyware (or was it?)

Hacker Personas Explained: Know Your Enemy and Protect Your Business

Fact or Fiction? The Truth About Cybersecurity for Small and Mid-Sized Businesses

Black Basta Ascension Attack Redux — can Patients Die of Ransomware?

‘Microsoft’ Scammers Steal the Most, says FTC

LockBit Victim? Ask FBI for Your Ransomware Key

South Korean iPhone Ban: MDM DMZ PDQ

Revealed: Facebook’s “Incredibly Aggressive” Alleged Theft of Snapchat App Data

TikTok Ban Incoming — but ByteDance Fights Back

Apple M-Series FAIL: GoFetch Flaw Finds Crypto Keys

‘Total Bollocks’ — No, Your Toothbrush isn’t DDoS’ing

Irony of Ironies: CISA Hacked — ‘by China’

China Cracks Apple Private Protocol — AirDrop Pwned

7 Cyber Security Courses Online For Everybody

Linux Vendors Squawk: PATCH NOW — CVSS 9.8 Bootkit Bug in shim.efi

CFO Deepfake Fools Staff — Fakers Steal $26M via Video

LockBit Takedown by Brits — Time for ‘Operation Cronos’

Facebook’s New Privacy Nightmare: ‘Link History’

Massive ‘New’ Leaked Credentials List: Naz.API Pwns Troy

Russia Hacks Ukraine, Ukraine Hacks Russia — Day#658

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