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Latest social engineering news, analysis, tactics the bad guys are using and what you can do to defend your organization.

Alert: Scattered Spider is Targeting the Aviation Sector

The US FBI and cybersecurity experts are warning that the Scattered Spider extortion gang has shifted its focus to the aviation and transportation sectors, BleepingComputer reports.

Psychological Contract Breach and the Power of Security Culture - Research Insights

Employees are expected to behave securely, and the definition of “securely” is often written down in a myriad of security policies. Yet, people do not always comply with security policies ...

Warning: Scammers are Targeting WhatsApp Users

Researchers at Bitdefender warn of a wave of social engineering attacks targeting WhatsApp accounts.

What is Human Risk Management?

Cybersecurity has long focused on fortifying networks, securing endpoints and blocking malicious code. Yet one of the most persistent and costly security vulnerabilities isn’t technical — ...

Europol Warns of Social Engineering Attacks

Social engineering remains a primary initial access vector for cybercriminals, according to a new report from Europol.

Warning: Voice Deepfakes Continue to Improve

AI-generated voice deepfakes present an urgent threat to organizations, according to researchers at Pindrop.

EU Survey Platform Exploited in Credential Harvesting Attack

Lead Researchers: James Dyer and Louis Tiley Between May 5 and May 7, 2025, KnowBe4 Threat Lab identified a phishing campaign originating from accounts created on the legitimate service ...

Protect Yourself: Vishing Attacks Are Growing More Sophisticated

Researchers at Google’s Mandiant have published a report on voice phishing (vishing) attacks, noting that these attacks have served as initial access points for recent waves of ransomware ...

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How a Fake Cybersecurity Firm Became a Real Threat

Picture this: it's 2021. You're an IT professional, scrolling through LinkedIn, when a message pings. "Bastion Secure," a new cybersecurity company, is hiring. The pay? Excellent.