CyberSecurity Insiders

JULY 21, 2021

The vast majority of cyberattacks rely on social engineering – the deception and manipulation of victims to coerce them into either opening malware or voluntarily providing sensitive information. Meanwhile, a quarter report that they’ve used generic passwords like “password” and “ABC123.”All

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Phishing vs. Vishing “While email may still be the most common mechanism for social engineering, we increasingly see attacks via social media, platforms such as WhatsApp, physical compromise, snail mail, and phone calls,” says ethical hacker FC in a blog. Vishing attackers typically use two methods to deceive their victims.

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Hacker's King

MAY 20, 2023

However, if hackers gain access to these tokens through social engineering, phishing attacks, or other means, they can bypass 2FA by directly entering the codes, granting them unauthorized access. Social Engineering: Guarding Against Manipulation Social engineering remains a potent tool in hackers’ arsenal.

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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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SecureWorld News

JUNE 29, 2023

There needs to be more training aimed at mobile threats; for example, downloading apps from non-approved sources (this was noted as how the vast majority of Android malware is planted) should be something organizations can train their employees on to reduce the number of incidents."

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Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 15, 2023

According to Shadow, no passwords or sensitive banking data have been compromised. Shadow says the incident happened at the end of September, and was the result of a social engineering attack on a Shadow employee. Change your password. You can make a stolen password useless to thieves by changing it.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 7, 2022

Now the big question, how do hackers steal passwords? Hackers use many ways to steal a password, and some of them include phishing attempts and other social engineering attacks. They also use malware for stealing the password from a browser when a user is seeking an online service.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 13, 2023

Stay informed about the latest cyber threats, such as phishing, malware, ransomware, and social engineering attacks. Implement Strong Password Practices: Passwords serve as the first line of defense against unauthorized access to your online accounts.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

AUGUST 24, 2022

And security researchers from ESET have discovered that the malware was uploaded to the VirusTotal operated system in Brazil and was targeted by a social engineering attack. North Korea’s Lazarus Group has reportedly designed new ransomware that is being targeted at M1 processors popularly running on Macs and Intel systems.

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Malwarebytes

MARCH 4, 2022

There are rootkits, Trojans, worms, viruses, ransomware, phishing, identity theft, and social engineering to worry about. Use a strong, unique password for each login you use. Use a password manager to create and remember passwords if you can. And that’s not a comprehensive list. Security tips.

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Malwarebytes

JUNE 19, 2023

A particularly nasty slice of phishing, scamming, and social engineering is responsible for DoorDash drivers losing a group total of around $950k. Malwarebytes DNS filtering blocks malicious websites used for phishing attacks, as well as websites used to spread or control malware. Use a password manager.

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Identity IQ

JULY 17, 2023

Credential Stuffing : Attackers use leaked usernames and passwords from one website to attempt unauthorized access on other platforms. Malware : Malicious software, such as viruses or spyware, can infect your devices and be used to steal your credentials.

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Identity IQ

JULY 17, 2023

Credential Stuffing : Attackers use leaked usernames and passwords from one website to attempt unauthorized access on other platforms. Malware : Malicious software, such as viruses or spyware, can infect your devices and be used to steal your credentials.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 4, 2022

According to Forbes , the cyberthreats that SMBs most commonly face are “ransomware, misconfigurations and unpatched systems, credential stuffing and social engineering.”. It’s a tactic that relies on the fact that users frequently re-use passwords across multiple systems and accounts. Best Practices.

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SC Magazine

JUNE 24, 2021

A new blog post report has shone a light on the malicious practice known as voice phishing or vishing – a social engineering tactic that some cyber experts say has only grown in prominence since COVID-19 forced employees to work from home. (Ser Amantio di Nicolao, CC BY-SA 3.0 , via Wikimedia Commons).

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Weak passwords are the easiest way hackers can hack into a system. Organizations must have a robust password policy. One way to help enforce such a policy is by providing employees with a password manager for easy password generation and storage.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 7, 2023

A report reveals various cyber-attacks that often target small businesses, such as malware, phishing, data breaches, and ransomware attacks. Also, small businesses are vulnerable to malware, brute-force attacks, ransomware, and social attacks and may not survive one incident.

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Identity IQ

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

The following vectors represent some of the most common ways a criminal could gain access to your accounts and is also known as an account takeover : Social Engineering. If a “Not Secure” warning appears on your browser when you visit a website, it is not necessarily affected by malware. Anti-Malware Software.

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Identity IQ

MAY 7, 2021

Once they have access to an account with sufficient authority, cybercriminals can use that trusted email address to scam other companies into making fraudulent payments or just distribute malware en mass. Install Anti-Malware Software. Malware is a crucial tool used to carry out account takeover attacks. The Bottom Line.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 10, 2023

Executive Summary In February 2023, EclecticIQ researchers identified multiple KamiKakaBot malwares which are very likely used to target government entities in ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) countries. Malware Execution Flow KamiKakaBot is delivered via phishing emails that contain a malicious ISO file as an attachment.

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Malwarebytes

JUNE 26, 2023

Multiple passwords , reading through EULAs, website cookie notifications, and more. Many of today's most dangerous threats are delivered through social engineering, i.e., by tricking users into giving up their data, or downloading malware from an infected email attachment. Disable web push notif ications.

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SecureWorld News

AUGUST 5, 2023

Social engineering Social engineering represents a non-technical strategy where an attacker manipulates a victim into unintentionally revealing crucial information, such as a secret code. Cybercriminals use several methods to hijack accounts, including cross-site scripting attacks, malware deployment, etc.

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Malwarebytes

JANUARY 20, 2022

If an attacker manages to gain access to a primary email account used for password resets on lots of other accounts, then they really have hit the jackpot. Those accounts can all be used for spamming, malware distribution, social engineering, phishing…the sky’s the limit.

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Malwarebytes

AUGUST 18, 2021

If you fall for the scam, anti-malware software will warn you if you try to go to a known phishing site; it should recognize and block malicious files that get downloaded; and its exploit protection will stop malicious documents from deploying their payload. If the phishing site is unknown, a password manager can help.

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Identity IQ

MAY 30, 2023

Data breaches occur when cybercriminals gain unauthorized access to databases containing personal information such as names, addresses, Social Security numbers, credit card details, and login credentials. They may use phishing emails , social engineering, or malware attacks to access login credentials or other personal information.

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Identity IQ

MAY 15, 2021

That way, if one password is compromised, your other accounts remain secure. To make this easier on yourself, consider using a password manager. This tool creates complex and unique passwords for you, helps you update them every few months, and removes the need to have to remember them. Password Spraying: Highly Risky.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 27, 2020

They can then conduct elaborate phishing and social engineering attacks to gain access to the victims’ accounts on other digital services such as entertainment and shopping platforms or even online banking. Clicking on suspicious messages or any links therein is a risk that may result in your computer being infected with malware.

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Identity IQ

JULY 3, 2023

Scan your devices for malware or keyloggers Malware or keyloggers can compromise your account security by recording your keystrokes or stealing sensitive information. Consider performing a thorough password reset across all your accounts As a precautionary measure, consider resetting passwords for all your online accounts.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 8, 2021

With such information in hand, they can stage much more convincing phishing and social engineering attacks or even commit identity theft against the people whose information has been exposed on the hacker forum. Change the password of your LinkedIn and email accounts. Next steps.

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Malwarebytes

MARCH 16, 2022

As well as over 180,000 unencrypted Social Security Numbers (SSNs), along with tens of thousands of partial payment card numbers (last 4 digits) and expiration dates. A treasure trove for social engineers. Use a password manager to make it easier to create and use strong, unique passwords for each service you use.

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The Last Watchdog

AUGUST 19, 2021

By that I mean, freezing your credit, being vigilant about checking your credit card and bank statements, using password managers with pass phrases versus passwords, and being cautious about what you share on social media. Most of the modern attacks use evasive malware that are built to work under the radar.

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Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 12, 2021

Malware often wants access to your sensitive data, either to steal it or to encrypt it and demand a ransom. TCC means that malware can’t automatically gain access to your data if it gets onto your system, and may be a part of the reason why we just don’t see ransomware on macOS. What is this data, you ask?

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

Spear phishing is an advanced social engineering technique where a person at an organization, the mark, is targeted with trojaned messages or files that include accurate, if not personal, information regarding the target org. How Website Security Breaches Occur. Next, use robust authentication practices.

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Zigrin Security

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Malware and Ransomware Malware, short for malicious software, is a broad term that encompasses various types of software designed to harm or gain unauthorized access to systems. Additionally, consider using a password manager to securely store and manage your passwords.

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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. Create different kinds of malware for Windows, Mac OS, Linux & Android.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 27, 2022

Threat actors can abuse PII to conduct phishing and social engineering attacks. Consider using a password manager to create strong passwords and store them securely. Other companies affected did not respond to our request for comment at time of publication. Looming dangers.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 31, 2022

RedLine Password Theft Malware. The RedLine password theft malware is a hot topic this month with Microsoft’s employee compromise. Passwords: An Easy Target. Let’s not mince words: passwords are difficult for most organizations to manage. RedLine Malware-as-a-Service.

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