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LUMMASTEALER Delivered Via PowerShell Social Engineering

Nov 12, 2024 By Kroll In Kroll
The Kroll Security Operations Center (SOC) has recently detected and remediated a trend of incidents that involved socially engineering a victim into pasting a PowerShell script into the “Run” command window to begin a compromise. These incidents have typically begun with the victim user attempting to find “YouTube to mp3” converters, or similar, then being redirected to the malicious webpages.
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knowbe4

If Social Engineering Is 70% - 90% of Attacks, Why Aren't We Acting Like It?

Nov 4, 2024 By Roger Grimes In KnowBe4
Over a decade ago, I noticed that social engineering was the primary cause for all malicious hacking. It has been that way since the beginning of computers, but it took me about half of my 36-year career to realize it. At the time, I think everyone in cybersecurity knew social engineering was a big part of why hackers and their malware programs were so successful, but no one really knew how big.
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fidelis security

Leading Reason for Data Loss: Social Engineering & Insider Threats

Oct 30, 2024 By Fidelis Security In Fidelis Security
When it comes to data loss, the biggest yet common dangers these days come from within the organization, and social engineering and insider threats are one of the main reasons. This shows that human mistakes are just as risky as external attacks. In this piece, you’ll see how social engineering and insider threats result in data loss. In addition to that, you’ll look at real examples to understand the seriousness of such threats and talk about steps companies can take to protect themselves.
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knowbe4

Threat Actors Compromise Valid Accounts Via Social Engineering

Oct 28, 2024 By Stu Sjouwerman In KnowBe4
Phishing remains a top initial access vector for cyberattacks, according to researchers at Cisco Talos. The researchers have published a report on threat trends in the third quarter of 2024, finding that attackers are increasingly targeting valid accounts to gain footholds within organizations.
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Alternative Social Engineering Tactics: Thinking Beyond the Inbox

Oct 7, 2024 By Sedara In Sedara
This webinar explores the evolving landscape of social engineering tactics that go beyond traditional phishing emails. Discover how attackers are leveraging unconventional methods such as social media manipulation, phone-based schemes, and physical infiltration to exploit human vulnerabilities. Learn how to identify and defend against these sophisticated techniques to better protect your organization from emerging threats.
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knowbe4

Threat Actors Increasingly Exploit Deepfakes for Social Engineering

Sep 4, 2024 By Stu Sjouwerman In KnowBe4
The availability of deepfake technology has given threat actors a valuable tool for social engineering attacks, according to researchers at BlackBerry. “Typically, online scams prey on the presumed weaknesses and susceptibility of the targeted individual,” the researchers write.
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knowbe4

AI Tools Have Increased the Sophistication of Social Engineering Attacks

Aug 6, 2024 By Stu Sjouwerman In KnowBe4
The Cyber Security Agency of Singapore (CSA) has warned that threat actors are increasingly using AI to enhance phishing and other social engineering attacks, Channel News Asia reports. The CSA’s report found that cybercriminals are selling tools that automate these attacks, allowing unskilled threat actors to launch sophisticated attacks.
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securitysenses

Cybersecurity Essentials Every College Student Should Know

Aug 2, 2024 By SecuritySenses In SecuritySenses
As a student, online life is an integral part of daily activities. Where one can take online classes, meet and chat with friends, and organise school events on different social media platforms, the internet opens an inexhaustible door of opportunities. However, it can be a double-edged sword too. Since most people nowadays must have an online presence, be it a student, a business owner, or a leader of a country, the need for cybersecurity cannot be overemphasised. To keep your private information, academic work, and even finances secure online, the following are tips to help you. Additionally, services like Domypaper.com can be invaluable. Domypaper.com - best paper writing service that assists students in improving their writing by offering professional help and guidance on various academic papers.
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