Tag: social engineering
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“Hello can you hear me”: Social engineering or part of the call?
Have you ever received a phone call where the caller’s first question is, “Can you hear me?” It is not likely what you’ve been told,
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Watering Hole attack: Cybercriminals subvert your most vulnerable favorite websites
A watering hole attack is a type of cyberattack in which the attacker targets a website or online service that is known to be frequented by the victim’s target audience. The attacker then compromises the website or service and injects malicious code into it. When the victim visits the website or uses the service, they…
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The first rule of security: “Be aware” of your surroundings
How can you protect yourself on the internet? The same methods you use to keep you safe “in real life” will also keep you safe in the digital world. First thing? Be aware of your surroundings.
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Vishing Scams: How to Safeguard Yourself from Deceptive Voice Attacks
The vish: Vishing and social engineering are nefarious confidence scams that pretend to be helping you. This article will help you avoid being a victim.