The Rise of Phishing Attacks: P.S. ILoveYou
SEORG | | Amanda Marchuck, Cybersecurity, End-point Security, ILoveYou, ILoveYou Virus, Newsletter, PHaaS, Phishing, Privacy, security, services, social engineering
In This Issue: "The Rise of Phishing Attacks: P.S. I Love You". IILOVEYOU. Did you ever receive an email with that subject line? Millions did in May 2000. It was a game changer for social engineering, and in fact, saw the beginning of the rise of phishing attacks. Social engineering ... Read More
Deepfakes: How to Defend Yourself from Attack
Deepfake attacks - anyone who has a presence on social media is vulnerable. Find out how you can defend yourself and your company against them in latest blog, "Deepfakes: How to Defend Yourself from Attack". The post Deepfakes: How to Defend Yourself from Attack appeared first on Security Through Education ... Read More
Maintaining Mental Health While Working from Home
SEORG | | emotional health, human hacking conference, Mental Health, Newsletter, social engineering, social engineering working from home, working remotely
In This Issue: “Maintaining Mental Health While Working from Home”. The May newsletter focuses on mental health while working from home. First, we’ll discuss what is meant by mental health and how staying connected professionally and personally promotes well-being. Additionally, we’ll provide online resources for when you need to talk ... Read More
COVID-19 and Amygdala Hijacking in Cyber Security Scams
SEORG | | Chris Hadnagy, COVID-19 and Amygdala Hijacking in Cyber Security Scams, General Social Engineer Blog, impersonation, Phishing, smishing, social engineering, vishing
COVID-19 scams target our heightened sense of fear and anxiety. It's known as amygdala hijacking. In this blog, you'll find out how to see through the scam. The post COVID-19 and Amygdala Hijacking in Cyber Security Scams appeared first on Security Through Education ... Read More
Working Remotely: Cybersecurity Tips to Work from Home Safely
In This Issue: "Working Remotely: Cybersecurity Tips to Work from Home Safely". The coronavirus is dramatically increasing the number of people working remotely. In this month’s newsletter, we’ll alert you to a current cybersecurity threat, provide a starters checklist of necessary infrastructure and policies, as well as tips to work ... Read More
Get the Skills You Need to Be a Successful Social Engineer
SEORG | | Chris Hadnagy, emotional intelligence, Ethics, Get the skills you need to be a successful social engineer, human hacking conference, interpersonal skills, Joe Navarro, Newsletter, Rachel Tobac, rapport building, Robert Cialdini, Robin Dreeke, Ryan Macdougal, sectf, social engineer, social engineering, social engineering code of ethics, technical skills, values, Whitney Maxwell
In This Issue: “Get the Skills You Need to Be a Successful Social Engineer” What skills do you need to be a social engineer? The March newsletter answers that question by narrowing the focus to two specific skill groups: interpersonal and technical skills. We’ll also discuss how to use social ... Read More
Launch of the SEVIllage at Def Con 28!
SEORG | | Call For Papers, CFP, DEF CON, defcon, DEFCON Updates, Kid, OSINT, OSINT CTF, sectf, SECTF4KIDS, SECTF4Teens, SEvillage, SEVillage at DEF CON, teens, the sectf
We're announcing the launch of the SEVillage at Def Con 28! Find out how you can sign up for all of our exciting competitions and more! The post Launch of the SEVIllage at Def Con 28! appeared first on Security Through Education ... Read More
Is Your Front Door Secure?
SEORG | | ceo impersonation, human hacking, Is your front door secure, Newsletter, Phishing, social engineering, vishing
In This Issue: “Is Your Front Door Secure?” The corporate front door is under attack. But what is the front door of your company? And why is it so important to know if your company’s front door is secure? Our February newsletter answers these questions. The post Is Your Front ... Read More
What Is Your Favorite OSINT Tool?
SEORG | | Automation, investigation, Newsletter, open source, OSINT, ryan macdougall, social engineer
In This Issue: "What is Your Favorite OSINT Tool?" Ryan MacDougall, an OSINT trainer and speaker on the topic, answers how and when to choose and use tools for an investigation. The post What Is Your Favorite OSINT Tool? appeared first on Security Through Education ... Read More
“Hey Alexa, What’s a Phone Book?”
SEORG | | Alexa, Apple, assistant, Chrome, Cortana, google, google assistant, google dorking, Google Home, google home device, Internet of things, iot, Newsletter, ok google, Phishing, security, security conscious, Siri, social engineering, vishing
Recently, my husband came home from his day at work and during our normal evening conversation, I asked, “How was work today?” His reply was, “It was alright, we had another order of phone books come in.” My immediate response was to ask, “Who even uses phone books anymore?” The ... Read More

