http://www.csoonline.com/ en_us (c) Copyright 2012 CXO Media, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Mon, 13 Feb 2012 04:55:20 GMT 2012-02-13T04:55:20Z en_us (c) Copyright 2012 CXO Media, Inc. All Rights Reserved. http://www.csoonline.com/article/692551/how-to-rob-a-bank-a-social-engineering-walkthrough?source=rss_awareness Professional social engineer Jim Stickley walks through the steps he typically takes to fool clients into thinking he's there for fire safety, while he's really proving they are an easy target for a data breach Wed, 26 Oct 2011 04:00:00 GMT http://www.csoonline.com/article/692551/how-to-rob-a-bank-a-social-engineering-walkthrough?source=rss_awareness 2011-10-26T04:00:00Z http://www.csoonline.com/article/692550/social-engineering-my-career-as-a-professional-bank-robber-?source=rss_awareness Today's criminals aren't stealing money -- that's so yesterday, according to Jim Stickley. He's broken into financial institutions large and small, but it's sensitive data he's after to demonstrate how vulnerable they are to a headline-making breach Wed, 26 Oct 2011 04:00:00 GMT Joan Goodchild http://www.csoonline.com/article/692550/social-engineering-my-career-as-a-professional-bank-robber-?source=rss_awareness 2011-10-26T04:00:00Z http://www.csoonline.com/article/690451/5-more-dirty-tricks-social-engineers-latest-pick-up-lines?source=rss_awareness From a new twist on tech support to playing the odds with a large number of desperate job seekers, today's social engineers are getting very specific in their plans to manipulate their marks Mon, 26 Sep 2011 04:00:00 GMT Joan Goodchild http://www.csoonline.com/article/690451/5-more-dirty-tricks-social-engineers-latest-pick-up-lines?source=rss_awareness 2011-09-26T04:00:00Z http://www.csoonline.com/article/679166/5-tips-to-avoid-getting-phished?source=rss_awareness As criminal spear phishing becomes more targeted, users need to be even more aware to avoid being duped Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Joan Goodchild http://www.csoonline.com/article/679166/5-tips-to-avoid-getting-phished?source=rss_awareness 2011-04-06T04:00:00Z http://www.csoonline.com/article/676819/social-networking-security-4-reasons-why-facebook-and-vanity-don-t-mix?source=rss_awareness A look at why self-glorification on social networks may make you the target of criminal adoration Mon, 14 Mar 2011 04:00:00 GMT Joan Goodchild http://www.csoonline.com/article/676819/social-networking-security-4-reasons-why-facebook-and-vanity-don-t-mix?source=rss_awareness 2011-03-14T04:00:00Z http://www.csoonline.com/article/646425/7-scrooge-worthy-scams-for-the-holidays?source=rss_awareness All crooks want for Christmas is to steal your money and sensitive information. Security experts give tips on how to avoid a holiday-themed highjinx. Mon, 13 Dec 2010 05:00:00 GMT Joan Goodchild http://www.csoonline.com/article/646425/7-scrooge-worthy-scams-for-the-holidays?source=rss_awareness 2010-12-13T05:00:00Z http://www.csoonline.com/article/640313/cyber-monday-3-online-shopping-scams-and-why-people-fall-for-them?source=rss_awareness Ready to take advantage of those great sales you're hearing about online? Check out these common schemes before you click Mon, 29 Nov 2010 05:00:00 GMT Joan Goodchild http://www.csoonline.com/article/640313/cyber-monday-3-online-shopping-scams-and-why-people-fall-for-them?source=rss_awareness 2010-11-29T05:00:00Z http://www.csoonline.com/article/622714/-stop.think.connect.-campaign-launched-to-curtail-risky-online-behavior?source=rss_awareness Slogan is the result of a call from the White House to create an online safety campaign as memorable as 'Click It or Ticket.' Thu, 07 Oct 2010 04:00:00 GMT Joan Goodchild http://www.csoonline.com/article/622714/-stop.think.connect.-campaign-launched-to-curtail-risky-online-behavior?source=rss_awareness 2010-10-07T04:00:00Z http://www.csoonline.com/article/619221/6-facebook-twitter-mistakes-that-can-get-you-fired?source=rss_awareness Whether you are using social networks on company time, or at home in private, there are certain flubs that can spell trouble for your company's image, privacy and security. Here are 6 missteps to avoid if you want to keep your job Mon, 27 Sep 2010 04:00:00 GMT Joan Goodchild http://www.csoonline.com/article/619221/6-facebook-twitter-mistakes-that-can-get-you-fired?source=rss_awareness 2010-09-27T04:00:00Z http://www.csoonline.com/article/599456/4-reasons-why-executives-are-the-easiest-social-engineering-targets?source=rss_awareness Social engineers know your company's executive team has access to the most important information about the firm, and they also know they are some of the least secure employees Wed, 14 Jul 2010 04:00:00 GMT Joan Goodchild http://www.csoonline.com/article/599456/4-reasons-why-executives-are-the-easiest-social-engineering-targets?source=rss_awareness 2010-07-14T04:00:00Z http://www.csoonline.com/article/593371/4-things-facebook-doesn-t-tell-you-about-your-privacy-and-security?source=rss_awareness Experts say read between the lines of the Facebook experience and you may still discover some unsettling factors Wed, 12 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT Joan Goodchild http://www.csoonline.com/article/593371/4-things-facebook-doesn-t-tell-you-about-your-privacy-and-security?source=rss_awareness 2010-05-12T04:00:00Z http://www.csoonline.com/article/589651/security-consultants-and-lawyers-don-t-trust-them-to-manage-risks-?source=rss_awareness Security consultant Scott Wright breaks down the similarities between attorneys and consultants -- and explains why neither can really give you the risk management you need Mon, 05 Apr 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.csoonline.com/article/589651/security-consultants-and-lawyers-don-t-trust-them-to-manage-risks-?source=rss_awareness 2010-04-05T04:00:00Z http://www.csoonline.com/article/584813/10-security-reasons-to-quit-facebook-and-one-reason-to-stay-on-?source=rss_awareness You can't go a day without logging in to see what your friends are up to? Consider these reasons and you may decide to quit Facebook and reduce your risk. Mon, 22 Mar 2010 04:00:00 GMT Joan Goodchild http://www.csoonline.com/article/584813/10-security-reasons-to-quit-facebook-and-one-reason-to-stay-on-?source=rss_awareness 2010-03-22T04:00:00Z http://www.csoonline.com/article/574763/seven-firefox-plug-ins-that-improve-online-privacy?source=rss_awareness Worried about preserving your privacy in an online world where privacy is disappearing? Here are seven Firefox add-ons that will help. Fri, 12 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.csoonline.com/article/574763/seven-firefox-plug-ins-that-improve-online-privacy?source=rss_awareness 2010-03-12T05:00:00Z http://www.csoonline.com/article/561213/travel-security-what-to-pack-to-survive-a-natural-disaster?source=rss_awareness Secure travel plans often consider kidnapping or terrorism. But what about natural events like the recent quakes in Haiti and Chile? Chris Falkenberg has advice on what travelers should pack for the best chance of surviving a disaster. Tue, 02 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT Joan Goodchild http://www.csoonline.com/article/561213/travel-security-what-to-pack-to-survive-a-natural-disaster?source=rss_awareness 2010-03-02T05:00:00Z