Stealing your company's hold music, spoofing caller ID, pumping up penny stocks - social engineers blend old and new methods to grab passwords or profits. Being aware of their tactics is the first line of defense.
1. Social Engineering Scams Social engineeringrefers to the tactics used to illicitly access confidential information, crypto wallets or accounts, or to manipulate victims into downloading malware onto their computers and networks, thereby causing further harm. Social engineering scams use psychological mani...
The scary thing is how often this works. Social engineering has existed for centuries. Being duplicitous to gain entry to a secure area is a common method of attack and one that is only guarded against with education. This is because the attack won't always ask directly for a password. It...
Social engineeringis a technique where attackers use psychological tactics to manipulate people into taking a desired action. Through the use of powerful motivators like love, money, fear, and status, attackers can gather sensitive information that they can later use to either extort the organization...
Protecting your business against cyber attacks can take different forms. From creating strong passwords to using sophisticatedcybersecurity software, It's important to have aprevention planin place. Learning theTTPs (Tactics, Techniques, & Procedures)of previous threat actors can also help anticipate ...
or websites that mimic legitimate entities. Phishing attacks exploit human vulnerabilities, relying on social engineering tactics to manipulate individuals into divulging confidential information. Educating users about identifying phishing attempts and exercising caution when sharing personal information are essenti...
Most Venmo scams use social engineering tactics — such as phishing— to get you to click links with malware or viruses, or transfer money. Here are some of the most common Venmo scams out there and how to avoid them: Fraudulent Venmo support agents How the scam works: A scammer contacts...
To shed light on some of the lesser-known tactics used in phishing campaigns. I’ve picked these because even as a seasoned cyber analyst, they’re still a little mysterious to me. And hopefully, knowing more about the different tactics cybercriminals use will make you better equipped to Fig...
To avoid installing unwanted applications users should educate themselves on safe Internet browsing habits. In the majority of cases unwanted applications are distributed using social engineering tactics and trickery. One should download flash player, it's updates and other legitimate applications only from...
Cybercriminals use a variety of tactics to steal users’ credentials, which are then often sold on the dark web or used for further attacks. How it works: Imagine this scenario: One of your employees receives an email from a hacker posing as an IT admin asking to reset their corporate ema...