SecureWorld News

MARCH 1, 2023

To top it off, the average amount of money requested in wire transfer business email compromise (BEC) scams reached a whopping $93,881. During penetration tests, security professionals use harmless decoy elements that allow them to keep a record of link hits or instances of opening attachments.

Phishing 86

Phishing Social Engineering Scams Security Awareness 86

Herjavec Group

MAY 19, 2022

Hackers are routinely attempting novel ways to infiltrate corporate networks so it’s important to ensure that your employees are aware of how their online behavior can make them – and you – more vulnerable. Build security awareness training modules to educate your employees on how to spot phishing emails or business-related scams.

Penetration Testing 98

Penetration Testing Social Engineering Cybercrime InfoSec 98

CyberSecurity Insiders

MARCH 24, 2023

penetration testing company, Pentest People. Cybersecurity Awareness 2.0 Over the last decade, it’s become orthodoxy that organizations should train employees to recognize phishing attacks and other scams, giving them the mental aptitude to resist these attacks. It lowers the entry bar.” That is incredibly powerful.”

Phishing 105

Phishing Penetration Testing Scams Security Awareness 105

Security Boulevard

MAY 3, 2021

Millions in the UK Targeted by Malware via a DHL Scam Text Message. Millions of UK citizens received a scam text message (aka smashing) which impersonated DHL in April. NCSC advice FluBot: Guidance for ‘package delivery’ text message scam . Stay safe and secure. Flexibility and Security, You Can Have it All!

Ransomware 124

Ransomware Passwords Scams Government 124

The Last Watchdog

JUNE 21, 2020

This quirk made the attack look more trustworthy and added a layer of flexibility to these scams. The plummeting price of Bitcoin in 2018, combined with the growth of users’ overall security awareness and better protection practices, caused ransomware operators to rethink their strategies.

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Ransomware Hacking Encryption Penetration Testing 243

SecureList

DECEMBER 11, 2023

There are various malicious scenarios where LLMs could potentially be of service, such as creating phishing emails and malware as well as giving basic penetration testing advice. Neural networks will be increasingly used to generate visuals for scams Scammers employ various techniques to lull the victim’s vigilance.

Cybersecurity 110

Cybersecurity Artificial Intelligence Technology Risk 110

eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 10, 2023

Audit Firewall Performance Regularly The process of conducting firewall security assessments and penetration tests include carefully reviewing firewall configurations to detect weaknesses. Conduct rigorous security audits, looking for flaws, potential entry points, and adherence to company regulations.

Firewall 120

Firewall Network Security Backups Education 120