Network Security, Risk, Security Awareness and Social Engineering

In 2023, Cybercriminals Were Still Using Social Engineering to Steal Your Credentials

Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Despite years of cybersecurity advancements, most threat actors use social engineering and stolen credentials and just log in. The post In 2023, Cybercriminals Were Still Using Social Engineering to Steal Your Credentials appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Sisense Hacked: CISA Warns Customers at Risk

Security Boulevard

APRIL 12, 2024

The post Sisense Hacked: CISA Warns Customers at Risk appeared first on Security Boulevard. A hard-coded credential catastrophe: The analytics firm kept big companies’ secrets in an insecure AWS bucket. Government says victims include the “critical infrastructure sector.”

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Cyber Security Awareness and Risk Management

Spinone

DECEMBER 26, 2018

In this article we will learn how to address and effectively respond to major enterprise cybersecurity threats and provide tips to mitigate IT security risk. Today, c yber security incidents lead to significant damage, alarming organizations of all types and sizes in different geographic locations.

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Why an HR-IT Partnership is Critical for Managing Cybersecurity Risk

Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

The post Why an HR-IT Partnership is Critical for Managing Cybersecurity Risk appeared first on Security Boulevard. By aligning priorities into a shared game plan, HR and IT can finally set their organizations up to defend against modern cyberthreats.

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AI may not Destroy the World, but There are Other Risks

Security Boulevard

JUNE 16, 2023

The post AI may not Destroy the World, but There are Other Risks appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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How Brand Protection Can Address the Risk of GAN Deepfakes

Security Boulevard

OCTOBER 13, 2022

The post How Brand Protection Can Address the Risk of GAN Deepfakes appeared first on Security Boulevard. But in the very near future, deepfake attacks waged against businesses will be unlikely to put a smile on anyone’s face. I’ll describe the technology behind deepfakes, known as.

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Security Training: Moving on from Nick Burns Through Better Communication

eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 22, 2022

A recent experience highlighted that security awareness training and most alerts to users about unsafe practices may be making the error of being too general. An alert came in one morning about a security alert generated by my device. Security Awareness Training Improvements Coming. “As That’s a good start.

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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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Kevin Mitnick, Hacker Turned Cybersecurity Leader, Dies at 59

eSecurity Planet

JULY 20, 2023

Mitnick and KnowBe4 As an early expert in social engineering and hacking, Mitnick provided valuable first-hand knowledge when he joined KnowBe4. He helped design KnowBe4’s training based on his social engineering tactics, and he became a partial owner of KnowBe4 in November 2011. Mitnick’s Legacy The U.S.

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Spear Phishing Prevention: 10 Ways to Protect Your Organization

eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 23, 2023

This method involves using emails, social media, instant messaging, and other platforms to manipulate users into revealing personal information or performing actions that can lead to network compromise, data loss, or financial harm. The likelihood that the target will respond to a message is increased by this personalization.

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Threat Group Continuously Updates Malware to Evade Antivirus Software

eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

Clearly, companies and individuals should not rely exclusively on built-in security. Of course, it does not mean you should not use those tools, but nothing replaces security awareness training , active monitoring , regular pentesting , and threat hunting. This is basic role management.

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What VCs See Happening in Cybersecurity in 2023

eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 7, 2022

This helps to explain the rise of social engineering attacks , especially with phishing. Earlier this year, Ballistic Ventures invested $7 million in Nudge Security because of its focus on the modern workforce. This startup takes an interesting approach to security. This startup takes an interesting approach to security.

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Top 12 Firewall Best Practices to Optimize Network Security

eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 10, 2023

The consistent implementation of firewall best practices establish a strong defense against cyber attacks to secure sensitive data, protect the integrity and continuity of business activities, and ensure network security measures function optimally. Why It Matters By restricting access, this strategy mitigates potential damage.

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CISA updates ransomware guidance

Malwarebytes

MAY 23, 2023

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has updated its #StopRansomware guide to account for the fact that ransomware actors have accelerated their tactics and techniques since the original guide was released in September of 2020. Drive-by-downloads. Malvertising. Use automation to detect common issues (e.g.,

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How not to overshare when crafting social media posts, out-of-office messages

SC Magazine

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

You really want to try to limit the level of information you share because everything you put in that out-of-office reply can be used to provide context or make a social engineering attack even more convincing, said Tim Sadler, co-founder and CEO at Tessian. At the end of the day, promoting security awareness is paramount.

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5 Emotions Used in Social Engineering Attacks [with Examples]

SecureWorld News

MARCH 11, 2022

Famed hacker Kevin Mitnick learned early on to use emotion to manipulate and socially engineer his targets. At the time, his targets were typically sysadmins, and the social engineering started with a phone call. Security awareness advocate says 'check your emotions'. Hacker targets victims with fear.

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Puttin’ Putin on Notice—We Will Hack Russia Back

Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

or on NATO allies, it risks being hacked back. The post Puttin’ Putin on Notice—We Will Hack Russia Back appeared first on Security Boulevard. If Russia launches cyberattacks on the U.S. This warning comes from Deputy Attorney General Lisa O.

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Amazon Astro: ‘Privacy Nightmare’ in R2D2-Cute Package

Security Boulevard

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Astro—Amazon’s new domestic security robot—is already attracting intense criticism. People think their privacy is at risk. The post Amazon Astro: ‘Privacy Nightmare’ in R2D2-Cute Package appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Cybersecurity Training and Tech Aren’t Enough; ‘Culture Change’ Needed

eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 8, 2022

Their latest book, The Security Culture Playbook: An Executive Guide to Reducing Risk and Developing Your Human Defense Layer , combines the insight of 35 years of security culture experience with data-driven insights from over 40,000 global organizations.

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Defending Against Known, Unknown & Unknown-Unknown Email Scams

Security Boulevard

MAY 3, 2023

Phishing scams pose a significant risk to companies and can lead to great loss in the form of stolen account credentials, fraudulent payments and corporate data breaches, among others.

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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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SIM Swappers Try Bribing T-Mobile and Verizon Staff $300

Security Boulevard

APRIL 16, 2024

The post SIM Swappers Try Bribing T-Mobile and Verizon Staff $300 appeared first on Security Boulevard. Not OK: SMS 2FA — Widespread spam targets carrier employees, as scrotes try harder to evade two-factor authentication.

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Watch This? Patch This! LG Fixes Smart TV Vulns

Security Boulevard

APRIL 10, 2024

LG Fixes Smart TV Vulns appeared first on Security Boulevard. 4×CVE=RCE or Merely CE? Update your LG TV now, or let hackers root it. But is Bitdefender overhyping the issue? The post Watch This? Patch This!

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FCC: Phone Network Bugs Must Be Fixed — But are SS7/Diameter Beyond Repair?

Security Boulevard

APRIL 5, 2024

The post FCC: Phone Network Bugs Must Be Fixed — But are SS7/Diameter Beyond Repair? appeared first on Security Boulevard. Fast enough for government work: The Federal Communications Commission is finally minded to do something about decades-old vulnerabilities.

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Reducing Human Error Security Threats with a Remote Workforce

Security Boulevard

MARCH 24, 2021

And this requires securing our networks for the new normal of IT infrastructures. Surprisingly, a large portion of cyberattacks can be best prevented by reducing the risks to a remote workforce created by human error. Lack of employee knowledge, distraction, and neglect all can leave remote networks vulnerable.

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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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Apple OTP FAIL: ‘MFA Bomb’ Warning — Locks Accounts, Wipes iPhones

Security Boulevard

MARCH 28, 2024

The post Apple OTP FAIL: ‘MFA Bomb’ Warning — Locks Accounts, Wipes iPhones appeared first on Security Boulevard. Rethink different: First, fatigue frightened users with multiple modal nighttime notifications. Next, call and pretend to be Apple support.

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Brits Ban Default Passwords — and More IoT Stupidity

Security Boulevard

APRIL 30, 2024

The UK’s Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure Act aims to improve the security of net-connected consumer gear. The post Brits Ban Default Passwords — and More IoT Stupidity appeared first on Security Boulevard. Nice Cup of IoTea?

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

Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

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

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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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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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Cheap Video Doorbell Cams: Tools of Stalkers and Thieves

Security Boulevard

MARCH 1, 2024

EKEN IoT FAIL: Amazon, Sears and Shein still sell security swerving stuff. The post Cheap Video Doorbell Cams: Tools of Stalkers and Thieves appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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US Will Fight Russian Disinformation — Hacks and Leaks and Deepfakes, Oh My!

Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

appeared first on Security Boulevard. Pay no attention to that man: State Dept. Global Engagement Centre chief James Rubin (pictured) follows the yellow brick road. The post US Will Fight Russian Disinformation — Hacks and Leaks and Deepfakes, Oh My!

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7 Cyber Security Courses Online For Everybody

Spinone

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

Either businesses or individuals, we are all in the same boat when it comes to the risk of data loss. The growing risks leave us with the fact that cybersecurity education is not a matter of choice anymore – it’s a matter of necessity. To pursue a career in the cybersecurity field and find a course to get started.

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ALERT: Thieves??Wi-Fi Camera Jammers

Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

I❤️POE: Does your home security need a rethink? The post ALERT: Thieves❤️Wi-Fi Camera Jammers appeared first on Security Boulevard. Wireless cameras are kinda useless, say cops.

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Malicious AdTech Spies on People as NatSec Targets

Security Boulevard

JANUARY 25, 2024

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

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DoD Email Breach: Pentagon Tells Victims 12 Months Late

Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

The post DoD Email Breach: Pentagon Tells Victims 12 Months Late appeared first on Security Boulevard. 3TB Email FAIL: Personal info of tens of thousands leaks. Microsoft cloud email server was missing a password.

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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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Telegram Privacy Nightmare: Don’t Opt In to P2PL

Security Boulevard

MARCH 26, 2024

The post Telegram Privacy Nightmare: Don’t Opt In to P2PL appeared first on Security Boulevard. Scary SMS shenanigans: Avoid Telegram’s new “Peer-To-Peer Login” program if you value your privacy or your cellular service.

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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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‘Extremely serious’ — Mercedes-Benz Leaks Data on GitHub

Security Boulevard

JANUARY 30, 2024

The post ‘Extremely serious’ — Mercedes-Benz Leaks Data on GitHub appeared first on Security Boulevard. Oh, Lord: My friends all hack Porsches—I must make amends.

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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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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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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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In 2023, Cybercriminals Were Still Using Social Engineering to Steal Your Credentials

Sisense Hacked: CISA Warns Customers at Risk

Trending Sources

Cyber Security Awareness and Risk Management

Why an HR-IT Partnership is Critical for Managing Cybersecurity Risk

AI may not Destroy the World, but There are Other Risks

How Brand Protection Can Address the Risk of GAN Deepfakes

Security Training: Moving on from Nick Burns Through Better Communication

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

Kevin Mitnick, Hacker Turned Cybersecurity Leader, Dies at 59

Spear Phishing Prevention: 10 Ways to Protect Your Organization

Threat Group Continuously Updates Malware to Evade Antivirus Software

What VCs See Happening in Cybersecurity in 2023

Top 12 Firewall Best Practices to Optimize Network Security

CISA updates ransomware guidance

How not to overshare when crafting social media posts, out-of-office messages

5 Emotions Used in Social Engineering Attacks [with Examples]

Puttin’ Putin on Notice—We Will Hack Russia Back

Amazon Astro: ‘Privacy Nightmare’ in R2D2-Cute Package

Cybersecurity Training and Tech Aren’t Enough; ‘Culture Change’ Needed

Defending Against Known, Unknown & Unknown-Unknown Email Scams

South Korean iPhone Ban: MDM DMZ PDQ

SIM Swappers Try Bribing T-Mobile and Verizon Staff $300

Watch This? Patch This! LG Fixes Smart TV Vulns

FCC: Phone Network Bugs Must Be Fixed — But are SS7/Diameter Beyond Repair?

Reducing Human Error Security Threats with a Remote Workforce

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

Apple OTP FAIL: ‘MFA Bomb’ Warning — Locks Accounts, Wipes iPhones

Brits Ban Default Passwords — and More IoT Stupidity

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

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

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

Cheap Video Doorbell Cams: Tools of Stalkers and Thieves

US Will Fight Russian Disinformation — Hacks and Leaks and Deepfakes, Oh My!

7 Cyber Security Courses Online For Everybody

ALERT: Thieves??Wi-Fi Camera Jammers

Malicious AdTech Spies on People as NatSec Targets

DoD Email Breach: Pentagon Tells Victims 12 Months Late

LockBit Takedown by Brits — Time for ‘Operation Cronos’

Telegram Privacy Nightmare: Don’t Opt In to P2PL

Irony of Ironies: CISA Hacked — ‘by China’

‘Extremely serious’ — Mercedes-Benz Leaks Data on GitHub

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

Facebook’s New Privacy Nightmare: ‘Link History’

China Cracks Apple Private Protocol — AirDrop Pwned

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