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

Spam Calling Rates Spike Globally

Spam calls in the US spiked in October, according to Truecaller’s annual Global Spam Report. The report observed that Truecaller customers in the US received 3,115,861 spam calls in ...

$148 Million Lost to Gift Card Scams in 2021 (So Far)

A US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) data spotlight has found that people in the US lost $148 million to gift-card-related scams in the first nine months of 2021. The spotlight also found ...

Netflix is the Latest Impersonated Brand in Ongoing Subscriber Targeting Scams

With the increased interest in and availability of movie and TV streaming services, plenty of new scams are popping up attempting to steal personal details and credit card information.

Socially Engineering Your Way to Customer Data

US telecommunications company Cox Communications has disclosed a data breach that exposed some customers’ information, BleepingComputer reports. The company said in a breach notification ...

2021 Security Hints & Tips for Holiday Travels

The holiday season may be closer to "normal" this year, and that means your users will be even more focused on holiday activities - including travel. Cybercriminals will undoubtedly be ...

New Phishing Campaign has Fake DHL Shipping

Researchers at Avanan have spotted a new phishing campaign that’s impersonating DHL with phony shipping notifications. The emails inform the recipients that they need to update their ...

Bitcoin Scam Videos on Instagram are Part of an Elaborate Account Takeover Scam

This elaborate scam uses social engineering to trick victims into sending the hacker Bitcoin while holding Instagram accounts hostage.

FBI: Cyber Attacks Target Organizations Involved in Mergers and Acquisitions

A new notification from the FBI warns organizations of attacks at the perfect time when organizations are spending money, new people are being introduced, and operations are in flux.

Avoid Donating to Charity Scammers During Giving Tuesday 2021

Giving Tuesday is a great way for organizations and people to give back. However, this gives cybercriminals opportunities to take advantage of you with charity scams.

SEC Warns of Spoofed Emails Impersonating Their Employees

Scammers are impersonating the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) with spoofed phone calls and other communications that attempt to steal money and personal information from ...