Targeted Attacks Part 1 – OSINT and Reconnaissance

In our August monthly episode we start our three part series on targeted attacks. In this episode we focus on OSINT (Open Source Intelligence) and reconnaissance techniques used by attackers in phishing and BEC (Business Email Compromise) attacks. Kyle… Continue reading Targeted Attacks Part 1 – OSINT and Reconnaissance

Contact Tracing Apps, Business Email Compromise Scams, SPAM Phone Calls

In episode 116 for April 13th 2020: Privacy concerns with COVID-19 contact tracing apps, the FBI’s new warnings about business email compromise scams, and how to prevent unwanted and SPAM phone calls. ** Show notes and links mentioned on the show… Continue reading Contact Tracing Apps, Business Email Compromise Scams, SPAM Phone Calls

Nikkei worker tricked into transferring $29 million into scammer’s bank account

Nikkei, one of the largest media companies in Japan, with an empire spanning broadcasting, digital media, magazines, and newspapers such as the Financial Times, says that its US subsidiary, Nikkei America, has been scammed out of $29 million. In a pres… Continue reading Nikkei worker tricked into transferring $29 million into scammer’s bank account