social engineering
Security researchers targeted by North Korean hackers
Over the past few months, hackers have been trying to surreptitiously backdoor the computer systems of a number of security researchers working on vulnerability research and …
Is poor cyber hygiene crippling your security program?
Cybercriminals are targeting vulnerabilities created by the pandemic-driven worldwide transition to remote work, according to Secureworks. The report is based on hundreds of …
Cybercriminals are using legitimate Office 365 services to launch attacks
Vectra released its report on Microsoft Office 365, which highlights the use of Office 365 in enterprise cyberattacks. The report explains how cybercriminals use built-in …
ATM cash-out: A rising threat requiring urgent attention
The PCI Security Standards Council (PCI SSC) and the ATM Industry Association (ATMIA) issued a joint bulletin to highlight an increasing threat that requires urgent awareness …
Europol analyzes latest trends, cybercrime impact within the EU and beyond
The global COVID-19 pandemic that hit every corner of the world forced us to reimagine our societies and reinvent the way we work and live. The Europol IOCTA 2020 cybercrime …
Increased attacks and the power of a fully staffed cybersecurity team
The cybersecurity landscape is constantly evolving, and even more so during this time of disruption. According to ISACA’s survey, most respondents believe that their …
Money is still the root of most breaches
Verizon has released its annual Data Breach Investigations Report (DBIR), which offers an overview of the cyber security incidents and data breaches that happened in/were …
More authentication and identity tech needed with fraud expected to increase
The proliferation of real-time payments platforms, including person-to-person (P2P) transfers and mobile payment platforms across Asia Pacific, has increased fraud losses for …
Hackers go phishing for the holidays
It’s that time of year again. Everyone’s busy – at work and at home. That includes cybercriminals, too. In fact, the holiday season is when busy, distracted people tend to be …
How to test employee cyber competence through pentesting
Social engineering hacking preys on the vulnerabilities inherent in human psychology. Take the Nigerian (419) scams as an example: the scammer tries to convince the victim to …
Phishing attacks are a complex problem that requires layered solutions
Most cyberattacks start with a social engineering attempt and, most often than not, it takes the form of a phishing email. It’s easy to understand the popularity of this …
Threat actors are doing their homework, researchers identify new impersonation techniques
There is an increase in three main areas: spoofed phishing attempts, HTTPS encryption in URL-based attacks, and cloud-based attacks focused on publicly hosted, trusted …