Tag: social engineering

Ignoring software updates? You’re making one of five basic security mistakes

May 22, 2017

Cybercrime has quickly become a major problem for businesses, governments and citizens all over the globe. While awareness of this multifaceted threat is increasing, we’re still making the same blunder when it comes to cybersecurity, as a recent study by the Pew Research Center alluded to. Here are a few security mistakes to be aware … More Ignoring software updates? You’re making one of five basic security mistakes

PayPal users targeted in sophisticated new phishing campaign

January 27, 2017

Recent phishing scams targeted both Gmail and Yahoo, and now attackers have their sights set on PayPal with some very convincing bait. With fake websites and email campaigns that look real, it’s easy to be fooled, and potentially have your identity and money stolen by scammers. Here’s how it happens. First, there’s an email with … More PayPal users targeted in sophisticated new phishing campaign

Organizations ‘need to deliver social engineering training’

October 4, 2016

More focus on how to spot social engineering attacks is needed in organizations, according to an expert. Jenny Radcliffe, who specializes in the “psychology” of this technique, said that organizations now have to move on from social engineering awareness, reported Computer Weekly. Speaking at the inaugural Security Serious Conference in London this week, Radcliffe explained … More Organizations ‘need to deliver social engineering training’

5 things you need to know about social engineering

January 4, 2016

Social engineering plays an important part in a significant number of cyberattacks, however big, small or sophisticated the crime is. In fact, as ESET’s senior researcher David Harley has previously observed, it has “been a constant all through the life of internet security”. But what is it exactly? In its broadest sense, social engineering is … More 5 things you need to know about social engineering