Stealing Credentials via Social Engineering

Social-Engineer.org receives a lot of submissions from people who have an interest in social engineering, deception, identity theft, information gathering and the rest of what makes up a true social engineer. Recently a social-engineer.org fan, Khash, wrote a very interesting paper/story on credential stealing. We hope you enjoy it as much as we did and please keep sending your submissions in to…

Deepfakes: How to Defend Yourself from Attack

Deepfakes have been around for a few years now. This technology is currently being used in malicious ways, like spreading false information on social media. It is also used for more comedic purposes, like putting Nicholas Cage in not-terrible movies. To some of you, this is might be old news, since Deepfakes first got widespread attention back in 2017. We even talked about it in our recent post…

Understanding SMiShing

In the digital age, as our reliance on technology deepens, so does the creativity of malicious actors seeking to exploit vulnerabilities. One of the many growing threats to our security is SMiShing, a blend of SMS (Short Message Service) and phishing. SMiShing attacks utilize text messages to deceive individuals into divulging sensitive information or performing actions that compromise their…

Gearing up for Cybersecurity Awareness Month

Throughout my years at Social-Engineer, LLC, I have had the pleasure of giving speeches for many different companies. This has enabled me to view cybersecurity through each of their lenses and learn from them. It has also enabled me to help aid in their educational development. Today, we will discuss what I learned and why these speaking engagements and discussions are so important. Along with…

The Journey to Becoming a Human Risk Analyst

When people hear that I get to write phishing emails and make vishing calls for a living, the first question they generally ask is, “How did you get into that field?” For some, the next question is, “How do I get into that field?” If you’re part of the latter group, this newsletter is for you. Let’s explore the tips and tricks to getting into the trade. Hopefully, this perspective will help you…

Child Safety on the Internet

“How do I keep my child safe on the internet?” This question is hard to answer in a few minutes because it is one that is so complex. And since this topic is so vast, let's focus on one sector, Social Media. Did you know that 95% of youth today report using social media? “Youth” is somewhat vague, so let’s narrow that down. Forty percent of 8 to 12-year-olds use social media, reports the 2023…