CTOvision

JUNE 28, 2016

Social engineering is one of the most problematic attack techniques to combat. User education is most effective at stopping a social engineer. Users who are aware of the potential for social engineering attacks and learn to recognize them can use simple methods to thwart these attacks successfully. Stu Sjouwerman.

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SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

These fraudulent activities not only compromise wireless account access but also pose significant risks to financial accounts, social media profiles, and other online services utilizing phone numbers for multi-factor authentication (MFA).

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CIO Business Intelligence

OCTOBER 16, 2023

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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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

The scam began with the employee receiving a phishing message purportedly from the company's chief financial officer requesting an urgent confidential transaction. Security experts suggest countermeasures will be needed such as digital authentication of meeting attendees.

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Galido

JUNE 1, 2017

Now, in the era of the Internet, it’s hard to imagine a person who does not use at least one of the social networks. Social networks are used by everyone – both young and old. In order to protect yourself as much as possible from the risks that social networks carry, it is necessary to follow a number of simple rules.

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Gizmodo

JANUARY 18, 2022

Crypto.com suspended all withdrawals from the platform on Monday and is forcing users to reset two-factor authentication methods, according to tweets from the company. And while Crypto.com is claiming everyone’s money is “safe,” there were reports from users on social media that millions may have been lost to hackers. Read more.

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SecureWorld News

JANUARY 10, 2024

This highlights the importance of robust two-factor authentication (MFA) protocols, which were not enabled for the SEC's X account. Strengthening authentication mechanisms and reviewing access controls are equally important priorities. " Bud Broomhead, CEO of Viakoo, emphasized the broader lessons learned from the hack.

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The Accidental Successful CIO

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

However, at banks, insurers and other financial companies their use of artificial intelligence is being especially hampered by a scarcity of data and talent. The banking and financial services sector have been showing a steady increase in demand across the board for AI-enhanced robotic process automation tools.

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SecureWorld News

JANUARY 24, 2024

Notably, the @SECGov account had two-factor authentication (MFA) disabled due to access issues for six months before the hack. This incident, while brief, sent shockwaves through the financial world and raised concerns about the security of online platforms used by government agencies.

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The Verge

AUGUST 15, 2021

Motherboard reported that it was in contact with the seller of the data, who said they had taken data from T-Mobile’s servers that included Social Security numbers, names, addresses, and driver license information related to more than 100 million people. After reviewing samples of the data, Motherboard reported it appeared authentic. “We

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Dataconomy

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Financial institutions, with their vast stores of sensitive customer information, are particularly vulnerable targets. Bank of America data breach has been confirmed by the officials and customers are worried. Data breaches have become a significant concern for individuals and businesses. What information was exposed?

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Galido

MARCH 10, 2020

The online financial services industry is one sector that leads the way in terms of online security, and technologies adopted in this field are sure to propagate to every corner of the internet, given time. One such example of technology pioneered by the financial services industry is two-factor authentication. You betcha’.

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SecureWorld News

AUGUST 29, 2023

Kroll, a leading provider of risk management and financial consulting services, finds itself in the midst of dealing with the consequences of a recent and alarming security breach. In response, it's imperative for individuals and organizations to adopt robust security practices.

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CIO Business Intelligence

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) : Use an additional layer of authentication, such as a fingerprint or one-time code, to verify user identities. PAM can help limit the exposure of privileged accounts by enforcing strict access controls, requiring multi-factor authentication, and monitoring privileged credential activities.

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CIO Business Intelligence

AUGUST 22, 2022

As the industry continues the shift from in-person services toward remote customer service and hybrid models, banks are focusing more than ever on how to support their customer’s experiences in a way that quickly answers inquiries and gives customers a more frictionless experience for loan applications and other financial services. .

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Dataconomy

MARCH 6, 2024

Situated in Irvine, CA, Houser LLP offers specialized legal counsel to various commercial entities and financial organizations. Houser LLP, with its expansive network of approximately twelve offices across the country, aims to provide comprehensive legal services within all principal financial hubs.

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The Accidental Successful CIO

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

People with the CIO job at banks, insurers and other financial companies say efforts to expand their use of artificial intelligence are being hampered by a scarcity of both data and employees with the skills that are needed. CIOs view “big tech” companies leveraging AI as emerging competitors in the financial-services market.

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CIO Business Intelligence

OCTOBER 20, 2022

In fact, CIO has reported that it takes only a few minutes for experienced hackers to set up a social engineering attack against enterprises (and their managed service providers) that consider themselves to be secure and protected. Know that legitimate companies will never ask for passwords, personal, financial, or corporate information.

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Dataconomy

JANUARY 22, 2024

One variant of the scam includes a simple Facebook redirect link, while the other presents a seemingly authentic BBC News video of a car accident or a crime scene. Given that this attack does not target two-factor authentication (2FA) tokens, Facebook users are strongly advised to enable 2FA.

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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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Dataconomy

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Latest Okta data breach exposes 5k employee information The compromised information in the Postmeds Inc data breach puts affected individuals at a persistent risk of identity theft and various other personal, social, and financial harms. Use strong, unique passwords for different accounts, and change them regularly.

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CIO Business Intelligence

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Unauthorized access to user accounts and sensitive information becomes a significant concern, leading to potential data breaches, financial loss, and unauthorized activity. Identity attacks use social engineering, prompt-bombing, bribing employees for 2FA codes, and session hijacking (among many techniques) to get privileged access.

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SecureWorld News

MAY 22, 2023

It was an old-school use of mirrored websites and social engineering to get USPS employees to enter their information into a fraudulent website. Multi-factor authentication would have likely prevented most, if not all, of these paychecks from being rerouted by preventing the attacker from logging into the employee account.

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SecureWorld News

AUGUST 28, 2023

The emails in the campaign purported to be from Microsoft, and they claimed that the recipient needed to update their account security settings or activate two-factor authentication (2FA)/multi-factor authentication (MFA) within 72 hours. Only scan QR codes from trusted sources.

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SecureWorld News

MARCH 31, 2023

The police have not disclosed how the victims arrived at the phishing sites, but it could be through malvertizing, phishing emails, or direct messages on social media platforms. Follow SecureWorld News for more stories related to cybersecurity.

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Vox

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Scattered Spider specializes in social engineering , where attackers manipulate victims into performing certain actions by impersonating people or organizations the victim has a relationship with. This was the backup plan; the group initially planned to hack the company’s slot machines but weren’t able to, the representative claimed.

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The Verge

SEPTEMBER 4, 2020

The company took down 20,000 product reviews following an investigation by the Financial Times. Scams like these typically start on social networks and messaging apps such as Telegram, where companies can meet potential reviewers. The scale of this fraud is amazing,” Fakespot CEO Saoud Khalifah told the Financial Times.

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The Verge

OCTOBER 13, 2021

Some customers have been frustrated with a lack of response from the company, as it hasn’t sent out emails or texts about the situation and was largely silent on social media until Wednesday, when it posted a Twitter thread. Reminder: Visible will never call & ask for your password, secret questions or account PINs.

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SecureWorld News

JANUARY 6, 2022

Once an attacker has access to an account, they can view personal information and leverage that for a successful social engineering attack, sell that information on the Dark Web, or if they find financial information, make fraudulent purchases. This is particularly effective on those who reuse passwords across multiple accounts.

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Dataconomy

JUNE 26, 2023

Being a student is hard enough without added financial woes. By leveraging your unique characteristics and perspectives, you contribute valuable insights to companies while reaping financial rewards. Your participation will help researchers better understand various things, from social trends to medical conditions.

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SecureWorld News

JULY 31, 2023

Web applications have become an integral part of our daily lives, facilitating everything from online banking to social networking. Insecure Direct Object Reference (IDOR) vulnerabilities have emerged as a substantial risk, leading to data breaches and severe consequences such as identity theft, financial loss, and reputational damage.

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Dataconomy

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Additional information like names, contact details, and partial Social Security numbers may have also been compromised for some customers This isn’t Xfinity’s first rodeo. Millions now face increased risks of phishing scams, identity theft, and financial fraud. million affected by the Mr. Cooper data breach?

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SecureWorld News

JANUARY 4, 2022

These steps include "the ongoing investigation, a password reset with enhanced security measures across the enterprise, and the implementation of multifactor authentication for all users of its systems.". Unfortunately for Broward Health and its patients, the personal data involved in the breach is quite extensive.

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CTOvision

FEBRUARY 16, 2017

It is a tricky part when we deal with Data ownership while using external sources, especially if we use social data which is an essential element, as we build our cases for front office digitization, customer sensitive analysis and so on. Is this the real authentic data that was truly originated from a person and has some valid purpose?

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GeekWire

DECEMBER 9, 2021

There’s a lot of chatter these days about Web3 — a decentralized version of the internet that operates outside the confines and grips of social media and technology giants. At the time, the company said it was working with ATB Financial, Barclaycard, Deutsche Telekom, Novartis, CULedger, Irish Life, Telus and the U.S.

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Dataconomy

JULY 31, 2023

Worldcoin , a groundbreaking protocol designed to be the world’s largest identity and financial public network, promises an open and accessible future for individuals across the globe, regardless of their nationality, background, or financial status.

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Dataconomy

AUGUST 11, 2023

— Liltay Token (@LiltayToken) August 10, 2023 Lil Tay crypto coin is not authentic Before its unexpected release, Harry Tsang, Lil Tay’s former manager, admitted to being involved in the conceptualization of a Lil Tay crypto coin. If anybody is reaching out to you for money saying they’re involved with $liltay it’s not true.

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