Social Engineering stories - Page 7
CASE STUDY: How cybercriminals targeted QLD law firm with social engineering
Tue, 9th Jan 2018
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cybersecurity
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case study
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cybercrime
Cybercriminals stole millions from Queensland law firms using a simple email scam, tricking lawyers into revealing their login passwords.
Staff web usage: To filter, or not to filter...
Mon, 30th Jun 2014
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phishing
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hcm
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email security
SMEs face a constant dilemma: trust staff or monitor their web use. Web filtering can safeguard companies legally and financially, and boost MSP revenue.
Shock, horror: Mobility and social networking the new target for cyber miscreants
Wed, 12th Sep 2012
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smartphones
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email security
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personal computing devices
Cyber miscreants are now targeting mobile phones and social networks, as Norton reports a twofold increase in threats compared to a year ago.
Spam shrinks as scammers go social
Tue, 1st May 2012
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cloud services
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symantec
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spam
Spam declines by 32%, but cyberattacks surge as scammers exploit social networks and mobile phones, says Symantec's 2011 report.
Check Point Experience 2011: Security Evangelism
Thu, 8th Sep 2011
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malware
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cybersecurity
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linkedin
At Check Point Experience 2011, Tomer Teller highlighted that no security tech can counter human error, as hackers increasingly exploit social engineering.
New threats need new defences
Wed, 1st Sep 2010
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malware
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cybersecurity
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cloud services
Symantec warns that anti-virus software alone can't combat new online threats, stressing the need for multi-layered security in the digital age.