threat intelligenceOSINT: what’s the danger, and how to stay safe
We explain what OSINT is, why it has to be front-of-mind at all times, and how to guard against hackers using it.
social engineering
31 articles
social engineeringThree high-profile social engineering hacks
How social engineering helped hack the CIA chief, hijack Elon Musk and Joe Biden’s Twitter accounts, and steal half-a-billion dollars.
phishingLookalike domains and how to spot them
Fake websites and email addresses are often used in phishing and targeted attacks. How do fake domains get created, and how to spot one?
deepfakesHow to get ready for deepfake threats
Cybercriminals are increasingly using deepfakes in attacks against companies. What can we do to be safer?
How too-eager-to-please new employees get scammed
Scammers are using social engineering to shake down newly onboarded employees.
malwarePrilex blocks NFC transactions
The new version of Prilex malware, used to attack POS terminals, now can block NFC transactions.
Evil brand twins on Twitter
How to protect your clients from cybercriminals impersonating your company on Twitter.
How to dispose of corporate trash properly
Many companies throw out information that can pose a security or reputational risk.
How to trade in online games safely
We present four rules of safe trading for gamers who earn money from in-game trades.
Fake e-mail scanner
A detailed look at a phishing site masquerading as an e-mail scanner and its attempts to snag victims.
Ali Baba and the forty cyberthreats
It turns out that the tale of Ali Baba is a collection of stories from ancient Persia about … cyberthreats?
scamScammers try to cash in on Burning Man
Inexpensive, no-fuss Burning Man tickets for sale online. Just one problem: They’re fake.
Dangerous letters for small online retailers
Cybercriminals are attacking small online stores, trying to trick their employees into opening malicious files.
Phishing psychology: The prevalence effect
One explanation of phishing success lies in a known psychological effect.
“Puss in Boots” APT campaign
Charles Perrault explains how hired hackers use social engineering and watering hole attacks for political purposes.
Machine learning–aided scams
Social engineering augmented with machine-learning algorithms can deceive even high-ranking executives.
Remote access — for a scammer
Using persuasion instead of viruses: How scammers talk people into granting remote access to their computers.
Soccer club defrauded
How to steal a million (OK, half a million), or what happened to the Boca Juniors
