Social engineering scams are characterised by their use of psychological manipulation to trick victims into handing over sensitive information, financial assets, cash, or even into undertaking actions ...

In the age of high speed internet and with working from home arrangements becoming more prevalent, it is easier than ever to ...

Social media scams are rising as fraudsters create fake accounts and buy verification badges to deceive users, but these simple safety steps can protect you.

An employee of Chapel Hill, N.C.-based UNC Health fell for a social engineering scam, potentially exposing the data of 6,377 individuals. In July, ...

This content is provided by an external author without editing by Finextra. It expresses the views and opinions of the author. For the first time ever, financial institutions will now be able to ...

A new report out today from big data company Splunk Inc. warns of a new trend in cybercrime: a surge in sophisticated social engineering campaigns that use fake CAPTCHA systems to deliver malware ...

It’s more convenient than ever for everyone to work, communicate with friends and family, and do everyday tasks like depositing a check or buying groceries digitally. The tradeoff is the requirement ...

They will often convey a desire to help you resolve an immediate problem. For example, they may claim that someone broke into ...

Threat actors are using an elaborate social engineering scheme to target crypto users and drain their wallets, according to a Thursday report from cybersecurity company Darktrace. The company wrote ...

Fresh survey data from Regula, a global developer of identity verification (IDV) solutions and forensic devices, shows that ...

Many small to midsized firms remain underprotected, relying on generic IT providers or outdated systems that leave them ...

Cyber Security Agency of Singapore (CSA) has teamed up with Ogilvy Singapore to launch its cybersecurity campaign, “Stop and check”. The campaign aims to tackle cyber threats by encouraging the public ...