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19 results for “social engineering”
Webinar: How malicious OAuth apps can lead to Google Workspace breaches
A BleepingComputer webinar details how attackers exploit OAuth application permissions and social engineering to compromise Google Workspace accounts without needing passwords, highlighting detection and mitigation strategies.
Sep 15, 2026
MFA's Weakest Link: Account Recovery Is the New Attack Path
Multi-factor authentication (MFA) is being bypassed not through technical exploits but via social engineering of account recovery workflows, making identity verification at the service desk a critical security gap.
Sep 9, 2026
ClickFix Campaigns Abuse Legitimate Services for Persistent Access
The article reports on two distinct cyberattacks where threat actors abused legitimate services to maintain persistent access, highlighting evolving social engineering tactics in cybersecurity.
Sep 8, 2026
From Fake Workers to Account Recovery: The Growing Identity Verification Risk
Cybersecurity firm Specops highlights a shift in attacker behavior toward exploiting identity verification and account recovery processes—not authentication—to create fake workers and bypass security, urging adoption of stronger verification controls.
Aug 26, 2026
Fraud Attempt Warning
A Reddit user shared a firsthand account of a sophisticated Zelle-targeted social engineering scam involving caller ID spoofing and impersonation of both a bank and a credit union, highlighting real-world fraud tactics and defensive steps taken.
Published Aug 13, 2026 · Analyzed Aug 16, 2026
When Credentials Are No Longer Enough: Device Trust in the AI Era
AI-driven attacks are eroding the reliability of traditional authentication methods, prompting enterprises to adopt device trust as a complementary layer in Zero Trust architectures.
Aug 10, 2026
Levi Strauss & Co. says hackers stole corporate data in cyberattack
Levi Strauss & Co. disclosed a cyberattack in which threat actors used social engineering against three employees to exfiltrate corporate data, representing a material breach of internal systems and data governance.
Aug 7, 2026
Smoke#Screen RMM Takeover Gambit Exposes Threat Actor Playbook
A threat actor campaign dubbed 'Smoke#Screen' is exploiting Remote Monitoring and Management (RMM) tools—specifically ScreenConnect—to gain persistent remote access to enterprise networks via socially engineered lures and variable payloads.
Aug 5, 2026
Fake Adobe and Zoom Updates Install ScreenConnect for Persistent Remote Access
A cybersecurity threat campaign named SMOKE#SCREEN is actively using fake Adobe and Zoom update lures to socially engineer users into installing ConnectWise ScreenConnect — a legitimate RMM tool — for unauthorized, persistent remote access.
Aug 4, 2026
Device Code Phishing Up 1,500% in 2026; Vishing Doubles
Phishing attacks using device code delivery surged 1,500% in 2026, and vishing doubled, driven by evolving social engineering tactics that bypass traditional security controls and reduce forensic traceability.
Aug 4, 2026
Interpol and law enforcement agencies arrest 5,811 suspects and seize $293M in an operation combating social engineering scams and fraud across 97 countries (Sergiu Gatlan/BleepingComputer)
Interpol and partner law enforcement agencies conducted a multinational operation across 97 countries resulting in 5,811 arrests and $293 million in seized illicit assets targeting social engineering scams and fraud.
Jul 10, 2026
Ransomware Thugs Masquerade as Interpol to Entice Small Biz
A ransomware campaign impersonating Interpol to target small businesses globally via social engineering.
Published Jul 2, 2026 · Analyzed Jul 7, 2026
Opera rolls out Paste Protect feature to fight ClickFix attacks
Opera launched Paste Protect, a browser-based security feature to prevent ClickFix attacks—social engineering exploits where users are tricked into pasting and executing malicious commands in terminals or shells.
Published Jul 2, 2026 · Analyzed Jul 7, 2026
And the Winner in Dominant Malware Delivery? ClickFix
ClickFix is identified as the dominant malware delivery method, reflecting a shift from occasional use to standard practice in social engineering-based attacks.
Published Jul 1, 2026 · Analyzed Jul 7, 2026
Phishers Gain Persistence at EU, Asia Hospitality Orgs
Phishing campaigns targeting hospitality organizations in the EU and Asia have achieved persistent access using malicious ZIP files, social engineering, and obfuscation techniques—including misuse of blockchain infrastructure—to evade detection.
Published Jun 30, 2026 · Analyzed Jul 7, 2026
Article: Virtual panel: Security in the Machine Age: Expert Insights on AI Threat Evolution
A virtual panel of AI security experts discusses evolving AI-driven threats and defensive adaptations, highlighting technical risks and organizational responses in AI security.
Published Jun 29, 2026 · Analyzed Jul 4, 2026
Visa threats report: As network security strengthens, attacks shift to AI-enabled social engineering - TechCabal
Visa's annual threats report identifies a tactical shift in cybercrime: as payment network infrastructure becomes more secure, attackers are increasingly leveraging AI to conduct sophisticated social engineering attacks targeting individuals and employees.
Published Jun 24, 2026 · Analyzed Jul 12, 2026
Visa Threats Report: As Network Security Strengthens, Criminals Accelerate Shift to AI-Enabled Social Engineering - Business Wire
Visa's annual Threats Report documents a trend where improved payment network security is driving cybercriminals toward AI-powered social engineering attacks, positioning Visa as both observer and defender in an evolving threat landscape.
Published May 20, 2026 · Analyzed Jul 8, 2026
Spot the Signs: How to stay ahead of social engineering scams - Mastercard
Mastercard published a public-facing blog post offering general consumer advice on recognizing and avoiding social engineering scams, positioning itself as a security-aware payments brand.
Published Mar 5, 2026 · Analyzed Jul 21, 2026