An interesting skill we have honed over the years has been the use of OSINT techniques to gather information on a client company. For those new to all this, it’s ok because you can follow quite easily and should learn …
Rubbish Security
When considering the security threats your organisation will encounter you would be forgiven if the humble bin slipped your mind. Every instance of this invisible cyber, hacking, scare story we receive on the media these days is referring to ‘complex …
Social Engineering & TalkTalk
This month I have been looking at the way in which a small minority of TalkTalk customers are suffering from the rise in social engineering attacks. It seems post CPW/TalkTalk breach real evidence of further frauds is apparent. Victims can …
The Problem With Know-it-all Security.
I am not one for quotes and ‘Facebook philosophy’ memes but recently, I was reminded of my favourite quote on a certain social media platform: “The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing.” – Socrates The pursuit of education …
Tripwire – A look at the real British social engineers
Tripwire have been helping us shine light onto the real threats a UK business will face when it comes toe to toe with a real social engineer. Read the full article here. Taking a Look at the Real British …
Tripwire/BSidesLDN – A look at the real African social engineers
Tripwire have really been supportive of the message we try hard to pass on and have shown us much kindness. It’s important to inform people the best we can and Tripwire is the perfect medium for this. Read the full …
Should brainwaves be used for employee screening?
An interesting article by SC Magazine regarding a study that suggests brainwaves could be used to assess if an applicant will be a security hazard. At The AntiSocial Engineer we believe staff are never beyond help, we work together to …
Is Phishing going corporate?
Only SC magazine could take a long statistic driven report and explain it on a many levels. This ProofPoint report clearly reveals the insight into Phishing campaigns missed by so many. Many thanks to their editor for leaning on us …
Why Social Engineering assessments should matter to you…
Social Engineering has taken precedent in 2014, with some of the biggest data breaches ever recorded. 2015 is set to be another year filled with yet more attempts, yet more phishing emails hitting your business and having an adverse effect. …