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Threat actors are posing as Google support agents in an increasing number of complex social engineering attacks in order to take advantage of account recovery tools and obtain user credentials without authorization. These campaigns leverage legitimate-looking communication channels, such as spoofed phone numbers associated with Google’s official contact information, to build credibility and manipulate victims […]

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There’s never been more data available about people and organizations. Yet, paradoxically, the overwhelming volume of that data can obscure the very truths security professionals are trying to uncover. In a landscape shaped by automation, AI, and surface-level scans, the need for human-powered due diligence hasn’t diminished; it’s grown. While automated tools are invaluable for..

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Creator, Author and Presenter: Simon Wijckmans

Our deep appreciation to Security BSides - San Francisco and the Creators, Authors and Presenters for publishing their BSidesSF 2025 video content on YouTube. Originating from the conference’s events held at the lauded CityView / AMC Metreon - certainly a venue like no other; and via the organization's YouTube channel.

Additionally, the organization is welcoming volunteers for the BSidesSF Volunteer Force, as well as their Program Team & Operations roles. See their succinct BSidesSF 'Work With Us' page, in which, the appropriate information is to be had!

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US federal prosecutors have charged a man with running Rapper Bot, a powerful botnet that was rented out to launch large-scale distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks around the world. According to court documents, 22-year-old Ethan Foltz of Eugene, Oregon, is accused of developing and managing the Rapper Bot botnet, which also went by other names, including “Eleven Eleven Botnet” and “CowBot”. Investigators say Rapper Bot infected internet-connected devices such as digital video recorders and WiFi routers. … More →

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