Cyber Attacks
Mistakes That Leave You Open to Deepfake Scams
Synthetic media exploits human trust in sensory evidence, bypassing technical controls by manipulating social verification habits and procedural gaps.
social engineering
Everything TechSec Observer has reported about social engineering: 4 stories, newest first. Part of our Cyber Attacks coverage.
Threat Intelligence
Disinformation Bot Networks: Small Business Defence Strategies
Automated bot networks exploit human trust in small teams, turning routine social interactions into vectors for credential theft and reputational damage.
Cyber Attacks
Phishing vs Vishing: How Audio Bypasses Your Defences
Voice attacks exploit human trust faster than text, rendering standard email filters useless against social engineering that targets your ears.
Cyber Attacks
Social Engineering Response: Containment and Recovery Steps
Immediate credential rotation prevents lateral movement, but preserving forensic evidence often requires delaying system reboots that would erase memory traces.