Krebs on Security
NOVEMBER 9, 2024
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is urging police departments and governments worldwide to beef up security around their email systems, citing a recent increase in cybercriminal services that use hacked police email accounts to send unauthorized subpoenas and customer data requests to U.S.-based based technology companies.
Duo's Security Blog
JULY 30, 2025
According to Splunk, 98% of cyberattacks now rely on social engineering , the vast majority of which are directed towards compromising user identities. On the opposite end, many organizations are operating at the status quo and are therefore at risk of social engineering attacks. Are you new to Duo?
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Security Affairs
MAY 17, 2025
The FBI warns that ex-government officials are being targeted with texts and AI-generated deepfake voice messages impersonating senior U.S. officials to current or former senior US federal or state government officials and their contacts Since April 2025, threat actors have been using texts and AI voice messages impersonating senior U.S.
SecureWorld News
AUGUST 7, 2025
The recent wave of attacks, attributed to the financially motivated threat group ShinyHunters (also tracked by Google as UNC6040), serves as a powerful case study in the effectiveness of sophisticated social engineering. Regular, realistic training on vishing and impersonation tactics is non-negotiable for all employees.
Krebs on Security
NOVEMBER 21, 2024
The government says much of Tylerb’s cryptocurrency wealth was the result of successful SIM-swapping attacks, wherein crooks transfer the target’s phone number to a device they control and intercept any text messages or phone calls sent to the victim — including one-time passcodes for authentication, or password reset links sent via SMS. .”
Malwarebytes
MARCH 19, 2025
” Whether it’s a so-called “subsidy program,” a “government grant,” or a “relief card,” these scams all share the same underlying goalto manipulate people into giving away their personal information, orworsetheir hard-earned cash. .” ” “482 Spots Remaining! gov domains).
SecureWorld News
FEBRUARY 25, 2025
One of the report's most pressing concerns is the role of Generative AI in social engineering attacks. From the report: "Generative AI is being used to create highly convincing phishing emails, fake voices, and even deepfake videosmaking social engineering attacks more difficult to detect.
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