Facebook may be scary, but we love it anyway
Research finds while most Facebook and Twitter users admit the social networks have security problems, that's not going to stop them from logging on
Social Engineering
Social engineering examples, stories, tactics, tricks, and scams; awareness and prevention
Social Engineering articles
4 spear-phishing hooks for the holidays
Expect some of the typical phishing lures to be cast this year, but more targeted 'spear-phishing' twists raise the potential for damage
Big-name companies easy target for social engineers
Results of a social-engineering CTF event at Defcon are out and reveal some of the biggest corporations pose no contest for hackers
How to rob a bank: A social engineering walkthrough
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
Social engineering: My career as a professional bank robber
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
New social engineering poll reveals which scam works better
Can social engineers catch more flies with honey than vinegar? New poll results from social-engineer.org finds most people think sweet talking victims is the best approach for criminal success
Fake Netflix Android app is social engineering scam
An application that looks like the legitimate Netflix app for Android is actually a text-book case of an information- stealing Trojan, according to Symantec
Facebook alliance with Websense not enough, experts say
Facebook has taken a step in the right direction, but it still has work to do in cleaning its house, according to two industry experts.
Facebook adds protection against malicious links
Facebook is partnering with Websense to add technology that will scan links and warn users of potential danger, malware
Healthcare security needs a booster shot
Healthcare organizations are swiftly embracing electronic records and social media, but their investments in information security and privacy are lagging.
