How to defend your organization against social engineering attacks
Tech Republic Security
NOVEMBER 5, 2020
A security awareness program backed by multi-factor authentication can help protect your critical assets, says NordVPN Teams.
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Tech Republic Security
NOVEMBER 5, 2020
A security awareness program backed by multi-factor authentication can help protect your critical assets, says NordVPN Teams.
CIO Business Intelligence
DECEMBER 18, 2024
And if they werent, multi-factor authentication (MFA), answers to security questions, and verbal passwords would solve the issue. Navigating IVR According to an analysis of call center deepfake attacks, a primary method favored by fraudsters is using voice deepfakes to successfully move through IVR-based authentication.
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CIO Business Intelligence
OCTOBER 31, 2024
The attacks, in which criminals frequently leverage social engineering to impersonate company insiders, C-suite executives or trusted vendors to request urgent payments, can financially devastate organizations. It can be easy to fall victim to a BEC attack, especially for companies with limited resources and leaner teams handling payments.
Network World
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We will also navigate the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity and discover how to protect your organization from the ever-growing arsenal of cyber threats. This philosophy demands rigorous and continuous authentication and authorization procedures before granting access to any resources or systems.
CIO Business Intelligence
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However, cybercriminals commonly take the path of least resistance, and organizations’ reliance on password-based authentication provides numerous avenues of attack. Passwords are known to be a weak form of authentication, and the widespread use of weak and reused passwords puts companies and their customers at risk.
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Liminal Panda in particular has demonstrated extensive knowledge of telecom networks and how to exploit interconnections between providers to move and initiate intrusions across various regions.
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Cybersecurity has been promoted from the purview of the chief security officer (CSO) to a boardroom environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) responsibility. HP Anyware is a secured access enterprise software product offering zero trust user authentication and endpoint device management strategies.
CIO Business Intelligence
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Password-based authentication is likely the most widely used method of authenticating users to online services. Password-based authentication is used because it is easy to understand and implement. They provide multifactor authentication (MFA) without the usual burden on the user. on a user’s other online accounts.
CIO Business Intelligence
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When you add multi-factor authentication (MFA) resets to the picture, that number is likely even higher. Most authentication methods are actually quite easy to get around, and in many cases were never intended to be security factors. But what happens when a user can’t access their authenticator app?
CIO Business Intelligence
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But casino gaming companies MGM Resorts International and Caesars Entertainment were caught short in this area in recent weeks by hackers using identity-based and social engineering attacks that spoofed identity to gain access to secure systems. According to reports, MGM and Caesars were both customers of identity management company Okta.
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This past weekend, I attended the ATmosphere Conference in Seattle, the first conference about the Authenticated Transfer (AT) Protocol. You likely haven’t heard about it and what it does, but you’ve certainly heard of the social network built using this protocol: Bluesky. players that you came to love and hate.
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The attackers place themselves between the user and the legitimate website, intercepting session data and bypassing multi-factor authentication (MFA) by relaying the authentication process in real time. Multi-factor authentication (MFA) is also a must to prevent unauthorized access from just a stolen password.
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The extension then silently authenticates the victim into a Chrome profile managed by the attackers Google Workspace. Once this authentication occurs, the attacker has full control over the newly managed profile in the victims browser, allowing them to push automated policies such as disabling safe browsing and other security features.
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CIO Business Intelligence
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This can occur through techniques like phishing, social engineering, or exploiting vulnerabilities in authentication mechanisms. Account Hijacking: Cloud exploitation can involve the compromise of user accounts, allowing attackers to gain control over cloud resources.
CIO Business Intelligence
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Knowing this, cybercriminals focus on exploiting weak authentication methods as part of their attacks. Additionally, when implemented correctly, Customer Identity and Access Management (CIAM) passwordless solutions enable companies to build multi-factor authentication into their digital experiences.
CIO Business Intelligence
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CIO Business Intelligence
OCTOBER 25, 2023
Identity attacks use social engineering, prompt-bombing, bribing employees for 2FA codes, and session hijacking (among many techniques) to get privileged access. Train users on the importance of strong passwords, how to recognize phishing attempts, and how to properly use MFA methods.
CIO Business Intelligence
MAY 31, 2022
The metaverse will require a digital foundation that enables trust and authenticity. Currently, society is at an inflection point as people have lower confidence in the internet and in social media. Here are five implications these technologies will have on security and privacy as we build our collective future. . Building trust.
GeekWire
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As disinformation and Russian propaganda flood social media during the invasion of Ukraine, information experts are providing advice about how avoid propagating false narratives. Russia has likely already “infiltrated some of our trusted social networks,” said Starbird. GeekWire Photo | Charlotte Schubert). Correct mistakes.
CIO Business Intelligence
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This includes displays of empathy, authenticity, and concerted efforts to build human connection, either in-person or virtually. Some regions could differ in their approach to data sovereignty and IP protection, so organizations may weigh privacy concerns when determining where and how to store sensitive information.
Vox
AUGUST 22, 2024
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.
CIO Business Intelligence
SEPTEMBER 21, 2023
Recent cyberattacks at MGM Resorts and Caesars Entertainment have put the spotlight on cybersecurity practices at casinos – and the importance of educating employees on social engineering tactics. As learned from recent cyberattacks, user education has become a critical component to protecting against these threats as well.
CIO Business Intelligence
JUNE 9, 2022
In recent months, you may have noticed an uptick in two-factor and multi-factor authentication prompts, which are being used to verify consumer and business accounts. In the T-Mobile case, Lapsus$ members hacked into T-Mobile’s network in March 2022 by compromising employee accounts, either via phishing or another form of social engineering.
CIO Business Intelligence
AUGUST 22, 2022
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Our online relationships with ecommerce companies, social media providers, banks, and others are cold and impersonal, but also relatively efficient. For example, social media platforms are designed to allow people to form a link (symmetrical or asymmetrical) to others online. Supporting Authentic Relationships.
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The abundance of free email, social media and other electronic communication services, combined with their inability to accurately attribute these accounts to identifiable individuals, provides a veil of anonymity for those seeking to remain undetected or unidentified. Additionally, insiders now have new ways of coordinating with others.
CIO Business Intelligence
JUNE 25, 2024
and you’ll discover that the exploited vulnerability was a bush-league error — failing to institute multifactor authentication on exposed servers. You’ll also read that UHG paid a ransom as part of how it handled the problem. Mission: how the plan will deliver the social value that is the business’s reason for being.
SecureWorld News
AUGUST 2, 2021
Here is how the company describes the threat of phishing emails: "Phishing is a common way scammers try to trick you into giving them personal information such as an account username and password, Social Security number, or other personal information. How to spot phishing emails.
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The Verge
JUNE 4, 2020
So, for example, if you use Twitter or Instagram at a protest, that activity and your social media account gets tied to the protest. This is a safer way to post to social media or take photos during a protest, and it’s helpful in the event that you need to show someone, including law enforcement, something on your phone.
Network World
OCTOBER 31, 2016
Most users know the basics of computer privacy and safety when using the internet, including running HTTPS and two-factor authentication whenever possible, and checking haveibeenpwned.com to verify whether their email addresses or user names and passwords have been compromised by a known attack.
GeekWire
FEBRUARY 26, 2021
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Threat actors are learning how to use these tools, and as AI models improve, so will their ability to assist in writing complex and evasive malware," the report warns. Hardening endpoints to increase the cost of attack Trey Ford, Chief Information Security Officer at Bugcrowd, takes a pragmatic approach to AI-driven cyber threats.
SecureWorld News
AUGUST 5, 2023
Multi-factor authentication (MFA) is a fundamental component of best practices for account security. Traditionally, this approach to authentication delivers a unique code to a user's email or phone, which is then inputted following the account password. SMS-based MFA MFA via SMS (i.e., However, MFA via SMS is not without its issues.
CIO Business Intelligence
JULY 27, 2023
Schwarz recommends taking the time to do three things: Know the value of your company’s currency, invest heavily in peer relationships, and above all, be authentic to your personal brand. Not sure how to get on one? Make sure your brand is authentic to how you operate,” says Schwarz. They have to build an ecosystem.
Network World
NOVEMBER 22, 2016
RELATED: How to dodge Black Friday schemes + Here are a dozen steps you can take to avoid becoming a victim. Avoid using simple passwords, and use two-factor authentication if you can. Be suspicious of great deals you learn about via social media or emails and don’t click the links. Don’t use free pubic Wi-Fi to make purchases.
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