When the corporate virtual private network gets 0wned. Kelly Jackson Higgins: Virtual private network (VPN) connections can provide a false sense of security, and two separate and newly discovered attack…
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Post-Stuxnet hack group builds formidable LinkedIn phish network
Iran-based ‘Cleaver’ team hacking its way through networks, airport security. Darren Pauli: An accomplished Iran-based attack group known as “Cleaver” has created a network of at least 25 well-developed LinkedIn…
Near-flawless Social Engineering attack spoiled by single flaw
This Social Engineering email is almost flawless, but one mistake caused the entire attempt to fail. By Steve Ragan A reader recently shared an email that was sent to their…
How to minimise the risks of LinkedIn - the hacker's research tool
Staff need ongoing training in defending against the latest threats – which currently includes LinkedIn says Andrew Tang, service director, security at MTI Technology. LinkedIn, the social media platform, is…
How to minimise the risks of LinkedIn - the hacker's research tool
Staff need ongoing training in defending against the latest threats – which currently includes LinkedIn says Andrew Tang, service director, security at MTI Technology. LinkedIn, the social media platform, is…
The Rise of the Mobile Worker Increases the Risk of Visual Hacking
“Visual hacking”, or shoulder surfing, now presents a real threat to organisations. While it is good news that an increasing number of organizations are beginning to implement more robust mobile…