Tag Archives: Social engineering

notnullOSX Malware: High-Value Crypto Wallets at Risk

New reports reveal that notnullOSX malware is surgically targeting cryptocurrency wallets containing over $10,000 using sophisticated social engineering. Continue reading

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TestFlight Phishing and QR Code Lures Rise in VIPRE Q1 2026 Report

The VIPRE Q1 2026 report reveals a surge in TestFlight phishing and QR-embedded PDF lures, marking a shift in social engineering tactics used to bypass security. Continue reading

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Silent Subject Phishing: New VIP Campaign Bypasses Security

Security researchers have identified a surge in Silent Subject Phishing targeting corporate VIPs, using empty subject lines to evade traditional detection methods. Continue reading

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MFA Bypass Playbook: SentinelOne 2026 Annual Threat Report

Explore the MFA bypass playbook detailed in the SentinelOne 2026 Annual Threat Report, which reveals how attackers use AI-driven engineering to circumvent traditional authentication. Continue reading

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Atomic Stealer Malware: New ClickFix Attacks Target macOS Users

A new security report reveals how Atomic Stealer malware is evolving through ClickFix social engineering attacks, exploiting the macOS Script Editor to steal sensitive user credentials. Continue reading

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AI Voice Cloning: Post-Tax Refund Extortion and Digital Fraud Trends

The SENTINEL-FRAUD assessment highlights a significant rise in AI voice cloning used for post-tax refund extortion and sophisticated social engineering attacks. Continue reading

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Void Dokkaebi Supply Chain Worm Targets Developers via Fake Interviews

Security researchers have uncovered a Void Dokkaebi supply chain worm that spreads through malicious VS Code tasks and fraudulent job recruitment interviews targeting software developers. Continue reading

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Pig Butchering Scams: AI-Augmented Digital Extortion Surges in 2026

A recent House hearing reveals how pig butchering scams are being hyper-personalized through generative AI, leading to billions in losses via automated social engineering and crypto fraud. Continue reading

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Scattered Spider member Pleads Guilty in SIM-Swap Leaderboard Case

A senior Scattered Spider member has pleaded guilty to wire fraud and identity theft after ranking on a notorious SIM-swap leaderboard used to track crypto thefts. Continue reading

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