Tag: social-engineering
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After 2 hacks, CDK Global warns customers of social-engineering attacks
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From Russia with love: Ausgefeilte Social-Engineering-Kampagne hat es auf Zugangsdaten von 800 Organisationen abgesehen
Innerhalb von 51 Tagen verschickte eine Gruppe von Angreifern, die vermutlich aus Russland stammt, mehr als 2.000 Phishing-E-Mails an fast 800 Unterne… First seen on netzpalaver.de Jump to article: netzpalaver.de/2024/06/13/from-russia-with-love-ausgefeilte-social-engineering-kampagne-hat-es-auf-zugangsdaten-von-800-organisationen-abgesehen/
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IT-Sicherheitsforscher warnen vor neuer Angriffstechnik über die Zwischenablage
Tags: social-engineeringDie IT-Sicherheitsforscher von Proofpoint haben eine neue Angriffsmöglichkeit entdeckt, bei der Angreifer Social Engineering und die Zwischenablage nu… First seen on heise.de Jump to article: www.heise.de/news/IT-Sicherheitsforscher-warnen-vor-neuer-Angriffstechnik-ueber-die-Zwischenablage-9768750.html
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Malware peddlers love this one social engineering trick!
Attackers are increasingly using a clever social engineering technique to get users to install malware, Proofpoint researchers are warning. The messag… First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2024/06/17/social-engineering-malware-installation/
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Cybersecurity Experts Warn of Rising Malware Threats from Sophisticated Social Engineering Tactics
Cybersecurity researchers have uncovered a disturbing trend in malware delivery tactics involving sophisticated social engineering techniques. These m… First seen on thecyberexpress.com Jump to article: thecyberexpress.com/ta571-and-clearfake-campaigns/
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The Spammification of Business Email Compromise Spells Trouble for Businesses Around the Globe
Whether it be purely text-based social engineering, or advanced, image-based attacks, one thing’s for certain, generative AI is fueling a whole new ag… First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2024/06/the-spammification-of-business-email-compromise-spells-trouble-for-businesses-around-the-globe/
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From Russia with love: Analyse einer ausgefeilten Social-Engineering-Kampagne
Innerhalb von 51 Tagen verschickte eine Gruppe von Angreifern, die vermutlich aus Russland stammt, mehr als 2.000 Phishing-E-Mails an fast 800 Unterne… First seen on news.sophos.com Jump to article: news.sophos.com/de-de/2024/06/13/from-russia-with-love-analyxe-einer-ausgefeilten-social-engineering-kampagne/
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How fraudsters stole $37 million from Coinbase Pro users
A convincing phishing page and some over-the-phone social engineering allowed a group of crooks to steal over $37 million from unlucky Coinbase Pro us… First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2024/05/29/coinbase-phishing-social-engineering/
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Alert: Kimsuky Hacking Group Targets Human Rights Activists
As per recent reports a new social engineering attack attributed to the North Korea-linked Kimsuky hacking group is targeting human rights activists u… First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2024/05/alert-kimsuky-hacking-group-targets-human-rights-activists/
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Security-Insider Podcast Folge 87 – Warum auch Experten auf Social Engineering hereinfallen
Tags: social-engineeringFirst seen on security-insider.de Jump to article: www.security-insider.de/security-insider-podcast-folge-87-fighting-phishing-a-a0f996f3d88c59c3a02bdf9669734788/
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North Korean Hackers Exploit Facebook Messenger in Targeted Malware Campaign
The North Korea-linked Kimsuky hacking group has been attributed to a new social engineering attack that employs fictitious Facebook accounts to targe… First seen on thehackernews.com Jump to article: thehackernews.com/2024/05/north-korean-hackers-exploit-facebook.html
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Ongoing Campaign Bombards Enterprises with Spam Emails and Phone Calls
Cybersecurity researchers have uncovered an ongoing social engineering campaign that bombards enterprises with spam emails with the goal of obtaining … First seen on thehackernews.com Jump to article: thehackernews.com/2024/05/ongoing-campaign-bombarded-enterprises.html
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YouTube has become a significant channel for cybercrime
Social engineering threats those which rely on human manipulation account for most cyberthreats faced by individuals in 2024, according to Avast. Acco… First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2024/05/21/youtube-phishing/
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Help Safeguard Retailers Against Social Engineering Attacks
Navigating the Complex Landscape of Evolving Threats and Cybersecurity Resilience Explore the front-line strategies and expert insights retailers are … First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article: www.govinfosecurity.com/blogs/help-safeguard-retailers-against-social-engineering-attacks-p-3620
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Week in review: New Black Basta’s social engineering campaign, passing the CISSP exam in 6 weeks
Here’s an overview of some of last week’s most interesting news, articles, interviews and videos: Black Basta target orgs with new social engineering … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2024/05/19/week-in-review-new-black-bastas-social-engineering-campaign-passing-the-cissp-exam-in-6-weeks/
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APT42 Hackers Pose as Journalists to Harvest Credentials and Access Cloud Data
The Iranian state-backed hacking outfit called APT42 is making use of enhanced social engineering schemes to infiltrate target networks and cloud envi… First seen on thehackernews.com Jump to article: thehackernews.com/2024/05/apt42-hackers-pose-as-journalists-to.html
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Threat actors use spam bombardment in social engineering campaign
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Windows Quick Assist abused in Black Basta ransomware attacks
‹Financially motivated cybercriminals abuse the Windows Quick Assist feature in social engineering attacks to deploy Black Basta ransomware payloads o… First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/windows-quick-assist-abused-in-black-basta-ransomware-attacks/
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Windows Quick Assist Anchors Black Basta Ransomware Gambit
When abused by threat actors with sophisticated social-engineering chops, remote-access tools demand that enterprises remain sharp in both defense str… First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/threat-intelligence/windows-quick-assist-anchors-black-basta-ransomware
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Beware Of New Social Engineering Attack That Delivers Black Basta Ransomware
Hackers exploit social engineering, which avoids technical security systems, by manipulating the psychology and behavior of a human being. Social engi… First seen on gbhackers.com Jump to article: gbhackers.com/social-engineering-black-basta-ransomware/
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Black Basta target orgs with new social engineering campaign
Black Basta, one of the most prolific ransomware-as-a-service operators, is trying out a combination of email DDoS and vishing to get employees to dow… First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2024/05/13/black-basta-social-engineering/
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Ongoing Campaign Bombarded Enterprises with Spam Emails and Phone Calls
Cybersecurity researchers have uncovered an ongoing social engineering campaign that bombards enterprises with spam emails with the goal of obtaining … First seen on thehackernews.com Jump to article: thehackernews.com/2024/05/ongoing-campaign-bombarded-enterprises.html
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More social engineering attacks on open source projects observed
In the wake of the recent XZ Utils scare, maintainers of another open source project have come forward to say they may have experienced similar social… First seen on computerweekly.com Jump to article: www.computerweekly.com/news/366580938/More-social-engineering-attacks-on-open-source-projects-observed
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Bogus npm Packages Used to Trick Software Developers into Installing Malware
An ongoing social engineering campaign is targeting software developers with bogus npm packages under the guise of a job interview to trick them into … First seen on thehackernews.com Jump to article: thehackernews.com/2024/04/bogus-npm-packages-used-to-trick.html
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APT42 Hackers Posing As Event Organizers To Hijack Victim Network
APT42, a group linked to the Iranian government, is using social engineering tactics such as impersonating journalists and event organizers to trick N… First seen on gbhackers.com Jump to article: gbhackers.com/apt42-event-hijack-network/
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Verizon DBIR: Basic Security Gaffes Underpin Bumper Crop of Breaches
MOVEit drove a big chunk of the increase, but human vulnerability to social engineering and failure to patch known bugs led to a doubling of breaches … First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/cyberattacks-data-breaches/verizon-dbir-basic-security-gaffes-underpin-bumper-crop-of-breaches
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Iranian hackers pose as journalists to push backdoor malware
The Iranian state-backed threat actor tracked as APT42 is employing social engineering attacks, including posing as journalists, to breach corporate n… First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/iranian-hackers-pose-as-journalists-to-push-backdoor-malware/
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68% of Data Breach Occurs Due to Social Engineering Attacks
In the latest edition of Verizon’s Data Breach Investigations Report (DBIR) for 2024, a concerning trend has been highlighted, a significant 68% of da… First seen on gbhackers.com Jump to article: gbhackers.com/data-breach-occurs/
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U.S. Govt Warns of Massive Social Engineering Attack from North Korean Hackers
The United States government has issued a stark warning about a new wave of social engineering attacks orchestrated by North Korean hackers. The Depar… First seen on gbhackers.com Jump to article: gbhackers.com/u-s-govt-warns/
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AI-driven phishing attacks deceive even the most aware users
Vishing and deepfake phishing attacks are on the rise as attackers leverage GenAI to amplify social engineering tactics, according to Zscaler. AI auto… First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2024/05/02/genai-phishing-attacks-rise/