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Social Engineering
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How Cybercriminals Exploit Public Info for Attacks: Understanding Risks and Prevention
Cybercriminals are skilled at using public information to their advantage. Knowing how they gather this data can help…
New Phishing Scam Uses Fake Instagram Chatbot to Hijack Accounts
New phishing scam targets Instagram business accounts using fake chatbots and support emails, tricking users into handing over login credentials.
New OBSCURE#BAT Malware Targets Users with Fake Captchas
OBSCURE#BAT malware campaign exploits social engineering & fake software downloads to evade detection, steal data and persist on…
Hackers Posed as Google Support to Steal $243 Million in Crypto
Hackers stole $243M from a single victim by posing as Google and Gemini support, resetting 2FA to access…
Hackers Calling Employees to Steal VPN Credentials from US Firms
Watch out for THE CALL!
OpenSSF Warns of Fake Maintainers Targeting JavaScript Projects
Alarming social engineering attacks target critical open-source projects! Learn how to protect your project and the open-source community from takeovers.
Texting Secrets: How Messenger Apps Guard Your Chats
Worried about prying eyes? We explain how messenger apps keep your chats confidential with features like encryption & multi-factor authentication. Learn about security risks & emerging technologies for a safer digital future.
QR Code Phishing Soars 587%: Users Falling Victim to Social Engineering Scams
QR Code Phishing has surged by a staggering 587%, with scammers exploiting it to steal login credentials and deploy malware.
Ukrainian Hackers Breach Email of APT28 Leader, Who’s Wanted by FBI
APT28, or Fancy Bear, is a Russian government-backed nefarious hacking group known for using spear-phishing campaigns against its targets.
Ukrainian Hacktivists Trick Russian Military Wives for Personal Info
Ukrainian hacktivists extracted personal information, including sensitive military data and even nude photos of one of the targeted military wives.