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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 malware has been active since 2023, specifically targeting victims in Vietnam and Thailand.

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Social Engineering 2.0: The Rise of Deepfake Phishing

SecureWorld News

And one of the most successful and increasingly prevalent ways of attack has come from social engineering, which is when criminals manipulate humans directly to gain access to confidential information. Social engineering is more sophisticated than ever, and its most advanced iteration is the topic of today's discussion: deepfakes.

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Don’t gamble with your identity verification practices

CIO Business Intelligence

I also emphasized that companies need to urgently review their employee access protocol, writing that companies must “ make it a point to do continuous employee training to help your teams avoid being duped by phishing and malware tactics.” It sounds simple, but it could be a hedge against similar social engineering and phishing hacks.

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PrintListener proves a James Bond-like fingerprint hack actually exists

Dataconomy

Fingerprint authentication has become synonymous with security on our smartphones and devices. From AI-powered phishing attacks that mimic trusted voices to malware embedded within seemingly innocuous QR codes, the tactics of cybercriminals evolve at an alarming pace.

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Research Uncovers 3,200+ Mobile Apps Leaking Twitter API Keys

SecureWorld News

The Twitter API essentially allows developers to access the application's core functionalities like viewing and sending tweets, DMs, followers, etc. Twitter allows developers access so that they can create their own unique ways of embedding Twitter's data and functionality in their apps. Their response: everything.

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How Deep Are We in these Fakes?

SecureWorld News

Trust your instincts: Develop a healthy skepticism and question the authenticity of online content, especially if it seems too good to be true. Understanding where the content came from can provide insights into its authenticity and help you make informed judgments.

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Common Techniques Hackers Use to Penetrate Systems and How to Protect Your Organization

ForAllSecure

Common Types of Cyber Attacks Common techniques that criminal hackers use to penetrate systems include social engineering, password attacks, malware, and exploitation of software vulnerabilities. Malware can be delivered through email attachments, malicious websites, or compromised software.

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