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Information security
fromZDNET
2 months ago

Vishing attacks surged 442% last year - how to protect yourself

Vishing attacks are rapidly increasing, with a 442% rise reported in late 2024, indicating a serious threat to individuals and organizations.
Information security
fromTechCrunch
2 months ago

VC giant Insight Partners confirms January cyberattack | TechCrunch

Insight Partners experienced a cybersecurity breach in January, involving unauthorized access through social engineering.
Privacy professionals
fromSecuritymagazine
8 months ago

Protecting financial institutions in the era of AI-driven threats

AI is enhancing the sophistication of ransomware attacks, especially in the financial sector.
Spear phishing using AI is increasing vulnerabilities in financial organizations.
The use of deepfakes represents a new level of threat in cyber attacks.
Information security
fromSecuritymagazine
1 day ago

Marks & Spencer Hackers Tricked IT Workers Into Resetting Passwords

Cyberattacks on M&S and Co-op demonstrate the effectiveness of social engineering in bypassing security measures, necessitating enhanced organizational defenses.
Organizations must create tailored security strategies to adequately protect against social engineering attacks.
Information security
fromZDNET
2 months ago

Vishing attacks surged 442% last year - how to protect yourself

Vishing attacks are rapidly increasing, with a 442% rise reported in late 2024, indicating a serious threat to individuals and organizations.
Information security
fromTechCrunch
2 months ago

VC giant Insight Partners confirms January cyberattack | TechCrunch

Insight Partners experienced a cybersecurity breach in January, involving unauthorized access through social engineering.
Privacy professionals
fromSecuritymagazine
8 months ago

Protecting financial institutions in the era of AI-driven threats

AI is enhancing the sophistication of ransomware attacks, especially in the financial sector.
Spear phishing using AI is increasing vulnerabilities in financial organizations.
The use of deepfakes represents a new level of threat in cyber attacks.
Information security
fromSecuritymagazine
1 day ago

Marks & Spencer Hackers Tricked IT Workers Into Resetting Passwords

Cyberattacks on M&S and Co-op demonstrate the effectiveness of social engineering in bypassing security measures, necessitating enhanced organizational defenses.
Organizations must create tailored security strategies to adequately protect against social engineering attacks.
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Psychology
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

The Psychology of Crowds

Crowd dynamics theory explains how collective behavior changes when individuals gather in groups.
Understanding crowd behavior is crucial for evaluating protests and social movements.
Suggestibility and social influence significantly affect individual behavior in crowds.
Privacy professionals
fromThe Hacker News
1 week ago

[Free Webinar] Guide to Securing Your Entire Identity Lifecycle Against AI-Powered Threats

Identity systems face vulnerabilities beyond traditional authentication methods, necessitating comprehensive lifecycle protection.
Attackers increasingly use social engineering and advanced technologies, like deepfakes, to compromise identity systems.
fromTechRadar
3 months ago
Information security

The Attention Alchemists: crafting gold from social engineering

Modern engagement strategies prioritize capturing human attention over mere education.
Social engineering techniques leverage emotional responses for influence.
Information security
fromMail Online
4 months ago

Warning as bank fraud is skyrocketing across the US

Social engineering and urgency tactics are key strategies used by scammers to exploit their victims, leading to significant financial losses.
fromThe Hacker News
5 months ago

8 Million Android Users Hit by SpyLoan Malware in Loan Apps on Google Play

Malicious Android apps posing as loan services have been found on Google Play, collectively downloaded over 8 million times, containing SpyLoan malware.
Privacy professionals
Miscellaneous
fromNew York Post
5 months ago

Rampant NYC development killing Second Avenue's character - and luxury is squashing food culture

New luxury apartment developments should include affordable restaurants to prevent displacement of local businesses.
fromFortune
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

Groupthink (Fortune magazine, 1952)

The shift from individualism to group orientation in American society reflects both societal evolution and growing concerns over coercive social structures.
Startup companies
fromTechCrunch
7 months ago

Hacker tricks ChatGPT into giving out detailed instructions for making homemade bombs | TechCrunch

ChatGPT's safety guidelines can be circumvented, posing risks for creating dangerous instructions through manipulative prompts.
fromLGBTQ Nation
8 months ago
Marketing

Candace Owens says TikTok is socially engineering men to be gay - LGBTQ Nation

Candace Owens condemns TikTok for social engineering American behavior while paradoxically consuming its content.
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