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CyberheistNews Vol 13 #14 [Eyes on the Prize] How Crafty Cons Attempted a 36 Million Vendor Email Heist

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It's not every day you hear about a purely social engineering-based scam taking place that is looking to run away with tens of millions of dollars. But, according to security researchers at Abnormal Security, cybercriminals are becoming brazen and are taking their shots at very large prizes.

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CyberheistNews Vol 13 #24 [The Mind's Bias] Pretexting Now Tops Phishing in Social Engineering Attacks

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The most convincing social engineers can get into your head and convince you that someone you love is in danger. Blog post with screen shots and links: [link] A Master Class on Cybersecurity: Roger A. And why are you and your end-users continually aggravated by them? How do hackers crack your passwords with ease?

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Types of Malware & Best Malware Protection Practices

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Malware, short for “malicious software,” is any unwanted software on your computer that, more often than not, is designed to inflict damage. Rogue security software. Boost your organization’s IT literacy with ongoing cybersecurity training so they recognize the threats posed by malware attacks.

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