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Education
Study Examines Information Security Awareness of Large Language Models
Nov 21, 2024 A study from Ben-Gurion University of the Negev examines the information security awareness of large language models, revealing gaps in their ability to provide safe security advice and highlighting the need for caution in their use.
Threats
Pretexting Tactics in Cybersecurity Threats Explained
Nov 18, 2024 Recent discussions on cybersecurity have highlighted pretexting, a deceptive tactic used in social engineering attacks to manipulate individuals into revealing sensitive information.
Threats
Rise in ClickFix Social Engineering Technique Identified
Nov 18, 2024 Proofpoint researchers have reported a notable increase in the use of the ClickFix social engineering technique, which deceives users into executing malicious PowerShell commands through misleading dialogue boxes.
Threats
Cybersecurity Threats Targeting Developers Identified in New Campaign
Nov 8, 2024 The Contagious Interview campaign has been identified as a significant cybersecurity threat targeting developers, particularly in the web, cryptocurrency, and AI sectors, employing deceptive job postings and malicious code to compromise victims.
Threats
LastPass Alerts Users to Fake Reviews and Phishing Attempts on Chrome Web Store
Nov 2, 2024 LastPass warns users of a social engineering scam involving fake reviews on its Chrome Web Store app page, directing users to a fraudulent support number and phishing website.