Tag Archives: Social engineering
Kerem Albayrak: The Truth Behind the 2017 Apple Blackmail Plot
In a recent disclosure, Kerem Albayrak explains how he orchestrated a high-profile blackmail attempt against Apple using social engineering tactics rather than a server breach. Continue reading
Cargo Theft Hackers Use ClickFix Tactics to Target Logistics Firms
New security reports reveal that cargo theft hackers are deploying ClickFix social engineering and Remote Access Trojans to compromise freight load boards and redirect high-value shipments. Continue reading
PHANTOMPULSE Trojan Weaponizes Obsidian to Target Financial Firms
Security researchers have identified the PHANTOMPULSE Trojan, a sophisticated piece of malware that weaponizes the Obsidian note-taking app through social engineering. Continue reading
ATHR AI-Vishing: Automated TOAD Platform Targets Global Services
The ATHR AI-Vishing platform marks a shift in cybercrime, using automated AI voice agents and real-time credential harvesting to impersonate major financial institutions. Continue reading
Shadow IT Fraud Scheme: Masterminds Behind North Korean Infiltration Sentenced
U.S. authorities have issued a 200-month prison sentence for the facilitators of a Shadow IT fraud scheme that allowed North Korean hackers to compromise Fortune 500 companies. Continue reading
Google Maps Hack: Bryan Seely’s Secret Service Exploit Retrospective
A detailed look at the 2014 Google Maps hack by Bryan Seely, demonstrating how he intercepted Secret Service and FBI communications through verified location systems. Continue reading
n8n Phishing Campaigns Weaponize AI Workflow Platform
New n8n phishing campaigns are exploiting the platform’s trusted infrastructure and webhooks to bypass email security filters and deploy malicious RMM tools. Continue reading
AI-Driven Doxxing: The Collapse of Technical Barriers in Cyber Reconnaissance
Security experts warn that AI-driven doxxing has democratized high-level social engineering, enabling low-skill operators to execute automated, hyper-personalized phishing campaigns. Continue reading
ClickFix Social Engineering: Industrialized Tactics Bypassing Browser Sandboxes
Industrialized ClickFix social engineering tactics are bypassing modern browser sandboxes by tricking users into executing malicious PowerShell commands manually. Continue reading