Tag: #InfoSec
The global ransomware crisis is deepening, with incidents of ransomware and extortion soaring by 67% in 2023, as reported in NTT Security Holdings’ 2024 Global Threat Intelligence Report. After a relatively subdued 2022, the year 2023 witnessed a notable uptick in ransomware and extortion cases. Over 5,000 victims fell prey to ransomware attacks, a significant […]
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Social engineering attacks are a cunning manipulation tactic that preys on human vulnerabilities to steal sensitive information or gain access to computer systems. Unlike brute-force hacking methods that target weaknesses in software, social engineering exploits our natural tendencies of trust, fear, and curiosity. According to the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (ICCC), social engineering tactics […]