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Network security

Fake LinkedIn profiles lure unsuspecting users

October 12, 2015

Via: network-security

No doubt you’ve received a #linkedin invitation from someone you don’t know — or you’re not sure you know. Next time, you might want to think a little harder before accepting. Researchers from Dell SecureWorks Counter Threat Unit have identified […]


Cyber-crime

Fake LinkedIn profiles, ‘convincing’ network linked to Iran-based group

October 7, 2015

Via: cyber-crime

The Counter Threat Unit (CTU), the Dell SecureWorks research team, uncovered an initiative by an Iran-based threat group it dubbed #threat group 2889, to create a network of fake #linkedin profiles for “obtaining confidential #information they can use for cyber […]


Network security

LinkedIn says private bug bounty program works for it better

June 18, 2015

Via: network-security

LinkedIn plans to continue closely vetting researchers for its bug bounty rewards program, saying it reduces the number of distracting erroneous and irrelevant reports. The decision to keep its program private “gives our strong internal application security team the ability […]


Hacker

Why Your LinkedIn Profile Might Be The Source of Hacker Attacks

April 13, 2015

Via: hacker

I`m a penetration tester. My job is to try to #breach my clients’ systems in order to help them identify vulnerabilities in their IT #security. In a nutshell, I try to find security gaps before the criminals do, so that […]


Cyber-crime

LinkedIn Credentials Targeted By Phishing Campaign

July 14, 2014

Via: cyber-crime

Even if Facebook is the preferred social network targeted by scammers, similar services from other companies are not overlooked. A recent campaign seeks to steal the credentials of LinkedIn users.Because LinkedIn is a social network for professionals, the credentials for […]