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Mobile Malware Uses Deepfakes, Social Engineering to Bypass Biometric Authentication

SecureWorld News

A sophisticated form of mobile malware dubbed "GoldPickaxe" has been uncovered, which collects facial recognition data to produce deepfake videos, enabling hackers to bypass biometric authentication protections on banking apps. The hackers rely heavily on social engineering tactics to distribute the malware.

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Cisco Duo MFA Third-Party Service Provider Breached, SMS Logs Stolen

IT Toolbox

A third-party telephony provider of Cisco suffered a breach wherein they hacked into and downloaded message logs for authentication SMS messages sent for Duo Security. The stolen data puts customers at risk of social engineering attacks to trick them into revealing credentials, carrying out financial fraud, etc.

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The massive Social Security number breach is actually a good thing

Vox

My Social Security number had been compromised in an alleged data breach. As many as 272 million Social Security numbers are floating around hacker forums after someone stole them from a Florida-based background check company called National Public Data , which is owned by an actor and retired sheriff’s deputy named Salvatore “Sal” Verini.

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The Impact of AI on Social Engineering Cyber Attacks

SecureWorld News

Social engineering attacks have long been a threat to businesses worldwide, statistically comprising roughly 98% of cyberattacks worldwide. Given the much more psychologically focused and methodical ways that social engineering attacks can be conducted, it makes spotting them hard to do.

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6 Internet Security Tips For 2020

Galido

Download a reputable one, pay if necessary and scan your system every single day to help keep it safe from threats. When you sign up for social media, shopping and internet banking websites, always try to use different passwords for each website. Safe Web Surfing & Downloading. Secure Passwords.

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The rise of micro mavens: Building business empires around personal brands

Trends in the Living Networks

You can download it from here or by clicking on the cover below. He then describes the core idea: The social web has given birth to a new breed of creative entrepreneurs who stride the virtual globe attracting fans and picking up business, often from the comfort of their home (or more often than not, on the road somewhere).

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Security attacks and countermeasures

Cloud Musings

The majority of these attacks are due to hacking, fraud and social engineering. The resulting breaches occur primarily through malware, including Trojan horses, adware, worms, viruses and downloaders [6]. In addition, regular education is crucial for minimizing the impact of social engineering related attacks.

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