Tag Archives: Social engineering
MuddyWater Social Engineering: Teams and MFA Manipulation Tactics
A recent report details a MuddyWater social engineering campaign that leverages Microsoft Teams and MFA manipulation to bypass security controls using false flag tactics. Continue reading
MuddyWater APT Uses Microsoft Teams for False-Flag Ransomware Attacks
Cybersecurity researchers have revealed a new campaign where the MuddyWater APT leverages Microsoft Teams and social engineering to deploy Chaos ransomware as a cover for state-sponsored espionage. Continue reading
AccountDumpling Phishing Operation Hijacks 30,000 Facebook Accounts
The AccountDumpling phishing operation exploits Google AppSheet infrastructure to bypass security filters and compromise thousands of Facebook Business accounts globally. Continue reading
AI Repository Security: Social Engineering Attacks Targeting Developers
A major security alert warns of a surge in social engineering attacks on Hugging Face and ClawHub, highlighting the critical need for robust AI repository security measures. Continue reading
KRYBIT Data Leak Site: New Double Extortion Risks and Metrics
Cyfirma researchers report the emergence of the KRYBIT Data Leak Site, which utilizes a double extortion model and maintains a rapid 2.7-day delay between compromise and leak. Continue reading
UNC6692 Threat Actor Exploits Microsoft Teams for Advanced Social Engineering
The UNC6692 threat actor is targeting global enterprise environments by leveraging Microsoft Teams to deploy custom malware and facilitate large-scale data exfiltration. Continue reading
AI Social Engineering: High-Priority Threat Alerts April 2026
Recent intelligence reveals a significant shift toward AI social engineering and the industrialization of man-in-the-browser attacks during late April 2026. Continue reading
AI-Driven Phishing: KnowBe4 Reports 86% of Attacks Now Use AI
The latest KnowBe4 report indicates that AI-driven phishing accounts for 86% of all attacks, marking a significant shift toward multi-channel orchestration and MFA bypass techniques. Continue reading
Dormant Wallet Drain: April 2026 Becomes the Worst Month for Crypto Heists
The sophisticated Dormant Wallet drain targeting legacy Ethereum addresses has concluded a record-breaking April 2026, which saw over $635 million stolen in digital heists. Continue reading