Topic: social engineering tactics
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NimDoor macOS Malware Persists After Termination
North Korean hackers are using sophisticated macOS malware called NimDoor to target cryptocurrency and web3 organizations, employing social engineering and modular payloads to evade detection. The malware, built with C++ and Nim, features unique persistence techniques like self-repair after termi...
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Qantas hit by cyberattack amid aviation security breaches
Qantas confirmed a cybersecurity breach affecting customer data on a third-party platform, potentially exposing personal details like names, emails, and frequent flyer numbers, but no financial or login credentials. The breach shares similarities with attacks by the hacking group Scattered Spider...
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Youth Cybercrime Gang Emerges as Top Cyberattack Threat
Scattered Spider, a group of young hackers, has surged in cyberattacks on critical industries using social engineering to exploit corporate security vulnerabilities, disrupting sectors like groceries, airlines, and insurance. The group is highly skilled at manipulating IT help desks for unauthori...
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Scattered Spider’s Retail Breach Was One Coordinated Hit, Not Two
UK officials have confirmed that cyberattacks on M&S and Co-op this spring were not isolated incidents but part of a single, coordinated campaign by the group known as Scattered Spider. Exploiting human error rather than technical flaws, the attackers triggered up to $592 million in damages—exposing how fragile major retail systems remain in the face of socially engineered breaches.
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U.S. Insurance Firms Now Prime Targets for Cyber Hackers
Cybercriminals, particularly the hacking group Scattered Spider, are increasingly targeting U.S. insurance companies, shifting from previous attacks on U.K. retail organizations. Recent breaches at Philadelphia Insurance Companies and Erie Insurance highlight the group's tactics, including social...
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Secure Yet Seamless: Cybersecurity for High-Net-Worth Clients
Wealth management firms prioritize cybersecurity to protect high-net-worth clients from increasingly sophisticated threats, balancing robust security with seamless client experiences. High-net-worth individuals are prime targets for cybercriminals, who use social engineering and exploit overshare...
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Scattered Spider Hackers Impersonate Tech Vendors to Attack Helpdesks
Scattered Spider has evolved from SIM-swapping to sophisticated corporate helpdesk attacks, impersonating trusted tech vendors to breach major UK retailers. Over 80% of their domains mimic legitimate tech providers, targeting IT admins and executives to steal credentials and access corporate netw...
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