GreyEnergy industrial attacks found to begin with phishing emails
The advanced persistent threat group GreyEnergy has wreaked havoc mostly in the shadows. But new research is highlighting just how the group operates.
Social Engineering
Ramped-up phishing attacks target universities around the world
Phishing attacks are easily one of the most common, and effective, methods of social engineering. Every facet of society is attacked via phishing for this reason and it appears that […]
Fake tech support scams and how to deal with them
Yes, even an experienced tech writer like our intrepid reporter can fall for a fake tech support scam. Here’s what to do if you are a victim.
Why social engineering works — and what you can do to fight back
Social engineering attacks are not new. They exist and persist because they work. But there are ways to defend yourself and your company.
DanaBot Trojan targets banking customers with phishing campaign
Banking Trojans are go-to malware for hackers looking to score a quick buck. DanaBot, which targets banking customers, is the newest worry for InfoSec researchers.
Fake WannaCry email threats extorting money from victims
With such a high profile incident like WannaCry, it is a reality that cybercriminals will try to leverage the paranoia for financial gain. That’s what is happening with a fake […]
Olympic Destroyer attackers back with a vengeance, eye bigger targets
Instead of laying low, the threat actors known as Olympic Destroyer are pursuing bigger targets with more aggressive measures.
Cybercriminals getting their kicks with malicious World Cup phishing campaign
Big events always kick cybercriminals into hyperdrive as they attempt to exploit innocent people. The current World Cup phishing campaign is just the latest example.
Social engineering attacks: How to defend against them and how to fight back
The best way to defend yourself against the criminal mind is to try and get inside it. An expert in social engineering attacks explains some of the ways cybercriminals can […]
Cyberwarfare: Pakistani military phishing campaign targets numerous governments
A new malware campaign aimed at several governments has been traced to the Pakistani military. This is not the first example of cyberwarfare — and it won’t be the last. […]
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