Articles on Social Networking

Below are my perspectives on Social Networking, drawn from my work as a security leader and practitioner.

• Social Engineering Website Backup Company's Misleading "Invoices" Suggest a Scam
  A letter built to look like an invoice can get a business to pay for a service it never ordered. WebsiteBackup mailed these letters, skipping the legally required 'this is not a bill' notice and...
• Social Networking Scammers Prescreen Victims for Tech Support Scams via Twitter and Phone
  Tech support scammers use Twitter bots to respond to public messages containing words like "virus" and "malware," inviting potential victims to call phone numbers where automated systems profile...
• Malware Researching Scams Helps Understand Human Vulnerabilities
  Online scammers exploit predictable human vulnerabilities: starting scams in the physical world, customizing messages with victims' locations, appealing to vanity and self-interest, posing as...
• Social Networking What Anomalies Trigger The LinkedIn Sign-In Verification Challenge?
  LinkedIn presents security challenges when detecting logins from unfamiliar locations, new countries, extended absences, or suspicious activity patterns. The verification process involves email links...
• Communication Tips for Troubleshooting Human Communications
  Effective communication requires empathy, acknowledging different perspectives, and phrasing arguments using the other person's terminology and objectives. Key tips cover email best practices,...
• Career Hiring Strong Candidates for Information Security Roles