Social engineering relies on psychological manipulation, exploiting traits like trust, fear, or curiosity to deceive individuals and gain access to sensitive data or systems. Despite organizations investing in cybersecurity solutions, socially-engineered attacks can often bypass traditional defenses, especially with the rise of AI. "Social engineering is using manipulation, influence, and deception to get a person, […]
The "CIA triad" stands for Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability, forming a widely used model for developing security systems. It is crucial for identifying vulnerabilities and devising effective solutions. Ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information is essential for business operations. The CIA triad segments these aspects into distinct focal points, guiding security teams in […]
In recent times, an alarming social engineering scam has surfaced, specifically targeting individuals who have been contacted by someone claiming to be a 'Forbes Employee' or a representative from another reputable company. This scam involves a seemingly legitimate request for an interview, partnership, or job opportunity, accompanied by a cunning ploy to compromise personal information. […]
This is a follow-up to our initial research, uncovering that ProtonKiwi was operating two BPs, which goes strictly against XPR Network rules. ProtonKiwi's decision to engage in more lies and deception is a significant misstep, moving away from a constructive solution. In this article we will reveal even more lies from this ex-BP. Someone from […]
Welcome to the shadowy world of online deception, where the allure of quick riches often collides with the harsh reality of scams. Presenting our latest research of DankDollars and its ties to DankBP, a block producer on the XPR Network, as well as their relationship with ProtonKiwi. Over the past few days, we've come across […]
In the last two weeks, the π platform experienced a series of account takeovers affecting well-known accounts like Phantom, Mandiant, SECGov, Coingecko, and Certik. This surge in unauthorized access had serious consequences on multiple users, leading to multiple draining wallets. Shockingly, one user even incurred a substantial loss of around 2 million dollars. It is […]
