Social Engineering

AI Waifu RAT Targets Users With Novel Social Engineering Techniques

A new and highly targeted malware campaign is spreading within niche Large Language Model (LLM) role-playing communities, using advanced social engineering tactics to deliver a dangerous Remote Access Trojan (RAT). Researchers have named the malware “AI Waifu RAT”, which disguises itself as an AI companion enhancement tool promising advanced “meta” interactions between users and their […]

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Hackers Exploit Microsoft Teams Requests for Remote Access

Hackers Pose as IT Teams to Exploit Microsoft Teams and Gain Remote Access A newly discovered social engineering campaign run by the EncryptHub threat group combines impersonation techniques with technical exploitation to compromise enterprise systems. Researchers report that the Russian-linked group is disguising themselves as IT support staff and using Microsoft Teams requests to gain

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Darknet Market Escrow Systems at Risk of Administrator Exit Scams

Darknet markets operate outside the control of traditional payment processors and legal systems, making escrow systems essential for securing cryptocurrency transactions between buyers and sellers. These systems, often using multisignature (multisig) wallets and automated release mechanisms, are designed to enhance transaction safety and manage disputes. While they offer improved protection compared to direct payments, weaknesses

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Cisco Reports CRM Data Breach From Vishing Attack, No Sensitive Data Exposed

Cisco has confirmed a security breach involving a third-party cloud-based Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system. This breach exposed limited profile details of users registered on Cisco.com, such as names, email addresses, and phone numbers. The incident came to light on July 24, 2025, when a vishing (voice phishing) attack targeted one of Cisco’s representatives. This

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