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- 4 days ago8 min
single sign-on (SSO) (noun) [Word Notes]
Please enjoy this encore of Word Notes. A session and user authentication Zero Trust tactic that allows a user to access multiple applications with one set of login credentials. CyberWire Glossary link: https://thecyberwire.com/glossary/single-sign-on Audio reference link: English, J., 2020. What is Single Sign-On (SSO)? SSO Benefits and Risks [Video]. YouTube. URL https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YvHmP2WyBVY
- 1 weeks ago41 min
To octopi, or not to octopi.
This week, hosts of N2K CyberWire Maria Varmazis and Dave Bittner alongside Joe Carrigan are discussing the latest in social engineering scams, phishing schemes, and criminal exploits that are making headlines. We start with some follow up, including a chicken update and a little Greek vocabulary. Dave explores new tools from FINRA designed to help investors research the markets, assess their vulnerability to financial fraud, and practice recognizing common scam tactics before real money is at stake. Joe looks at Apate, an Australian startup using AI agents to pose as potential scam victims, waste fraudsters’ time, and gather intelligence that can help researchers and security teams better understand and disrupt scams. Maria covers new approaches to cybersecurity awareness and personal cyber readiness, exploring how we can move beyond traditional awareness campaigns and help people better protect themselves online. Our Catch of the Day comes from Anthony, who received a convincing-looking scam email about his trademark application that uses publicly available information and a fake mandatory verification appointment to pressure him into calling a fraudulent number. Resources and links to stories: FINRA Launches Enhanced Investor Education and Protection Tools to Help Research Markets and Recognize Fraud Apate sends AI agents undercover to get scammed so they can gather fraud intelligence It’s Time to Rename Cybersecurity Awareness Month Cybersecurity Awareness Won’t Save You. Readiness Might. Have a Catch of the Day you'd like to share? Email it to us at hackinghumans@n2k.com.
- 1 weeks ago9 min
two-factor authentication (noun) [Word Notes]
Please enjoy this encore of Word Notes. An authentication process that requires two different factors before granting access. CyberWire Glossary link: https://thecyberwire.com/glossary/two-factor-authentication
- 2 weeks ago51 min
Buy, buy, bye.
This week, N2K CyberWire hosts Maria Varmazis and Joe Carrigan are joined by Kieran Human while Dave Bittner is out. Together, they discuss the latest in social engineering scams, phishing schemes, and criminal exploits making headlines. We start with some follow up on Daejon Love’s story, but we’ll save that for next week. Plus, Joe has a chicken update. Maria explores reporting that TikTok relaxed its advertising enforcement rules, coinciding with a sharp increase in scams involving fake ads for deeply discounted products that never arrive. Joe looks at Wisconsin’s efforts to curb cryptocurrency ATM scams through transaction limits, identity verification, and mandatory refunds, with early reports suggesting the restrictions are making a difference. Kieran Human covers a data breach disclosed by Revolut that exposed customers’ financial information and passport details. Our Catch of the Day comes from Rachel, who received a suspicious invitation email from a hacked contact that asked her to download and install software. Resources and links to stories: FBI searches phones, iCloud accounts of accused fake NFL player; romance scam may have gone on for 10 years TikTok Quietly Gutted Its Advertising Rules. Scams Have Exploded Ever Since. How much is Wisconsin's crypto ATM law limiting scams? Revolut discloses data breach exposing financial info, passports Have a Catch of the Day you'd like to share? Email it to us at hackinghumans@n2k.com.
- 2 weeks ago6 min
iCloud keychain (noun) [Word Notes]
Please enjoy this encore of Word Notes. A cloud based sensitive information management system that allows users access across multiple devices. CyberWire Glossary link: https://thecyberwire.com/glossary/icloud-keychain Audio reference link: Ellen’s Tips For iOS, 2022. How To Master iCloud Keychain to Keep Your Passwords Safe and Secure [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tl3E29iUvgE
- 3 weeks ago1h 0m
No such thing as a free parking spot.
This week, hosts of N2K CyberWire Maria Varmazis and Dave Bittner alongside Joe Carrigan are discussing the latest in social engineering scams, phishing schemes, and criminal exploits that are making headlines. We start with some follow up from Maria on ACATS fraud, including a reminder that protecting your accounts starts with the basics: strong passwords and multifactor authentication. Joe also has a follow-up inspired by 2001: A Space Odyssey and an experiment with AI. Joe covers a New York parking scam involving fake QR codes placed on parking kiosks, then takes a strange detour into Pennsylvania’s spotted lanternfly quarantine and an alleged scheme involving fake lanternfly permits. Dave looks at a fake iPhone Duo preorder scam that uses an Apple-style site and a supposed $500 voucher to deliver a DarkSword exploit to vulnerable iPhones. Maria explores new Consumer Reports research showing that 91% of Americans have encountered a digital scam or cyberattack attempt, while confidence in the privacy of personal data continues to fall. Our Catch of the Day comes from Reddit, where a spam caller appears to be on the hunt for someone named Juan. Resources and links to stories: Man charged in alleged parking QR code scam in Manhattan Quarantine and Permit Program FAQs Spotted Lanternfly Quarantine and Permitting Man sued for allegedly selling fake spotted lanternfly permits to Pennsylvania businesses Fake iPhone Duo preorder scam triggers DarkSword attack New Study by Consumer Reports reveals 9 in 10 Americans targeted by a cyberattack or digital scam attempt Spam calls looking for Juan?? Have a Catch of the Day you'd like to share? Email it to us at hackinghumans@n2k.com.
- 3 weeks ago46 min
Loose lips sink AI ships. [OMITB]
Welcome in! You’ve entered, Only Malware in the Building. Join us each month to sip tea and solve mysteries about today’s most interesting threats. Your host is Selena Larson, Proofpoint intelligence analyst and host of their podcast DISCARDED. Inspired by the residents of a building in New York’s exclusive upper west side, Selena is joined by her co-hosts N2K Networks Dave Bittner and Keith Mularski, former FBI cybercrime investigator and now Chief Global Ambassador at Qintel. Being a security researcher is a bit like being a detective: you gather clues, analyze the evidence, and consult the experts to solve the cyber puzzle. This week, our hosts discuss how AI is changing cybersecurity awareness, from the risks of feeding sensitive corporate data into AI tools to the growing use of agentic AI and the importance of understanding where data goes. They explore how AI is affecting threat actors, phishing, exploit development, executive protection, and even the ways people share personal information, images, and family data with AI systems. Finally, they discuss the role of human behavior in security, arguing that organizations need layered safeguards and better awareness rather than placing the full burden of cybersecurity on individual users.
- 3 weeks ago7 min
spam (noun) [Word Notes]
Please enjoy this encore of Word Notes. Unsolicited, unwanted, and sometimes malicious electronic messages indiscriminately transmitted to a large number of people. CyberWire Glossary link: https://thecyberwire.com/glossary/spam Audio reference link: zumpzump, 2007. Monty Python - Spam [Video]. YouTube. URL https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=anwy2MPT5RE.
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