While it’s easy to blame cyberattacks on sophisticated hacking, the truth is that many attackers rely on social engineering — a craft of deception designed to manipulate people into giving up sensitive information or access. The scary part? It’s not just high-tech companies that get targeted, it’s all of us. Here’s a breakdown of the […]
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Ever wondered how scammers manage to trick so many people? It’s because they’re masters of persuasion. While their methods may vary, social engineering tactics all focus on one thing: manipulating human behavior to steal personal data or corporate secrets. Here are some of their most-used tricks — because knowing their game is the first step […]
Social engineering is a type of attack where scammers take advantage of trust to steal personal information, money, or access. It’s alarmingly effective, and methods are only getting more sophisticated. To help you recognize these scams, we’ve compiled a list of the most common social engineering tactics. Phishing Phishing is one of the most well-known […]
The Python Package Index (PyPI) has announced the introduction of ‘Project Archival,’ a new system that allows publishers to archive their projects, indicating to the users that no updates are to be expected. […] Go to Source Author: Bill Toulas
Multiple state-sponsored groups are experimenting with the AI-powered Gemini assistant from Google to increase productivity and to conduct research on potential infrastructure for attacks or for reconnaissance on targets. […] Go to Source Author: Bill Toulas
Tata Technologies Ltd. had to suspend some of its IT services following a ransomware attack that impacted the company network. […] Go to Source Author: Bill Toulas
Insurance giant Globe Life finished the investigation into the data breach it suffered last June and says that the incident may have impacted an additional 850,000 customers. […] Go to Source Author: Bill Toulas
Mizuno USA, a subsidiary of Mizuno Corporation, one of the world’s largest sporting goods manufacturers, confirmed in data breach notification letters that unknown attackers stole files from its network between August and October 2024. […] Go to Source Author: Sergiu Gatlan
Community Health Center (CHC), a leading Connecticut healthcare provider, is notifying over 1 million patients that their personal and health information was stolen in an October breach. […] Go to Source Author: Sergiu Gatlan
Law enforcement authorities in the United States and the Netherlands have seized 39 domains and associated servers used by the HeartSender phishing gang operating out of Pakistan. […] Go to Source Author: Sergiu Gatlan