@darkreading.bsky.socialDark patterns aren't always obvious. Deceptive designs trick users into clicking without thinking, letting threat actors steal sensitive data. Watch for pre-checked boxes, fake urgency & confusing opt-outs. #CybersecurityAwarenessMonth #SocialEngineering https://bit.ly/4B93cPy
@ralf-ladner.bsky.socialCyberangriffe auf deutsche Unternehmen mehr als verdoppelt
@CheckPointSW #CyberThreatReport #Cyberangriff #Cybersecurity #Cybersicherheit #GenAI #Ransomware #SocialEngineering
@connectedgeek.bsky.socialRomance scams are social engineering that takes months. They build trust, then manufacture a crisis. In 2025, Americans lost $1.3 billion to romance scammers. Stay alert: connectedgeek.net #RomanceScam #SocialEngineering
@hackfest.bsky.socialNotre ami Damien Bancal sur la compétition d'ingénierie sociale au Hackfest
@connectedgeek.bsky.socialBefore wiring money, changing account info, or sharing sensitive data — always call the person back on a known number to confirm. This one habit prevents most BEC attacks: connectedgeek.net #BEC #SocialEngineering
@connectedgeek.bsky.socialThe best defense against social engineering isn't software — it's skepticism. Healthy skepticism. Question unexpected requests. Verify before acting. Slow down: connectedgeek.net #SocialEngineering #CyberAwareness
@christinalekati.bsky.socialThe devil in the details. An interesting #socialengineering attack chain, reported by Proofpoint.
TL;DR: State-aligned threat actor seeking to gather AI-related intelligence uses impersonation to initiate credential harvesting attacks.
@seanconroy.bsky.socialWhen a process requires a secondary check, you remove the psychological pressure the attacker relies on. #cybersecuritystrategy #incidentresponse #securitygovernance #socialengineering #cyberawareness #securitycontrols 2/2
@connectedgeek.bsky.socialAttackers study you before they attack. Your LinkedIn. Your Facebook. Your company website. They know your boss's name, your clients, your role. The attack feels personal because it is: connectedgeek.net #SocialEngineering #Privacy
@connectedgeek.bsky.socialQuid pro quo: 'I'll give you a gift card if you complete this survey.' The survey collects your personal data. There's no gift card. Just stolen info: connectedgeek.net #SocialEngineering #CyberAwareness
@connectedgeek.bsky.socialPretexting: a hacker creates a fake scenario — 'Hi, I'm from HR, confirming your direct deposit info.' Then they change it. Real people lose real paychecks this way: connectedgeek.net #Pretexting #SocialEngineering
@steelwise.bsky.socialASOS says nobody broke in. Somebody impersonated a trusted contact, got one employee login, and used it on the outside platforms that reach its customers. Which of your suppliers can message everyone you sell to? Read the filing #asos #databreach #socialengineering #infosec
@connectedgeek.bsky.socialBusiness Email Compromise (BEC) cost companies $2.9 billion last year. An executive gets an email from the 'CEO' requesting a wire transfer. The CEO didn't send it. Don't be next: connectedgeek.net #BEC #SocialEngineering
@connectedgeek.bsky.socialSunday tip: never trust urgency. 'Act now or your account will be closed.' 'You have 24 hours.' Real companies don't threaten you that way. Pause, breathe, verify: connectedgeek.net #SocialEngineering #ConnectedGeek
@connectedgeek.bsky.socialBaiting: a USB drive left in a parking lot. 'Found this, not sure whose it is.' Someone plugs it in out of curiosity. Instant malware. Real attack. It really happens: connectedgeek.net #Baiting #SocialEngineering
@connectedgeek.bsky.socialPhishing: fake email that looks real. Spear phishing: fake email targeting YOU specifically. Whaling: targeting executives. All three start with one click. Don't be the click: connectedgeek.net #Phishing #SocialEngineering
@simsus.social.tchncs.de.ap.brid.gy#CEOfraud: Manager haftet für Millionen-Schaden | iX Magazin https://www.heise.de/news/CEO-Fraud-Manager-haftet-fuer-Millionen-Schaden-11482786.html #SocialEngineering #CyberCrime
@potato.softwareSocial engineers don't need to break in — they ask nicely. Or urgently. Or through someone you trust. By the time you realize it, your info is gone: connectedgeek.net #SocialEngineering #PotatoAwareness
@connectedgeek.bsky.socialSocial engineers don't need to break in — they ask nicely. Or urgently. Or through someone you trust. By the time you realize it, your info is gone: connectedgeek.net #SocialEngineering #CyberAwareness
@connectedgeek.bsky.social90% of successful cyberattacks start with social engineering — not a technical exploit. The weakest link in any security system is human nature. We help you strengthen it: connectedgeek.net #SocialEngineering #BackToSchool
