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🚨 DragonForce Just Breached M&S, Co-op & Harrods – Using Nothing But Social Engineering.

🤯 It started with a help desk call
🔓 Ended with stolen credentials + £30M in losses
👥 The human layer is now the primary attack surface
⚙️ DragonForce operates as a RaaS cartel – and they’re scaling
🧠 AUMINT’s Trident trains, simulates, and defends against exactly these attacks

📅 Don’t wait for the breach – simulate it: https://calendly.com/aumint/aumint-intro

#DragonForce #SocialEngineering #Ransomware #Cybersecurity #LLMSecurity #CISO #Trident #AUMINT

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This is the new normal:
→ No exploit kits
→ No zero-days
→ Just one persuasive phone call

Social engineering has outpaced most technical defenses – especially at the help desk.
👇 How are you protecting your human endpoints today?

#CyberAwareness #HelpDeskSecurity #AUMINT #RaaS #Trident #NCSC #RetailSecurity

🔐 Human Error: The Achilles’ Heel of Cybersecurity

🧠 Despite advanced security systems, human error remains the leading cause of cyber breaches.

🎯 Social engineering tactics exploit trust and manipulate individuals into compromising security.

📚 Regular employee training and awareness are crucial in recognizing and thwarting these deceptive strategies.

🔐 Implementing robust verification processes adds an essential layer of defense against manipulation.

💼 At AUMINT.io, we provide tailored solutions to strengthen your organization’s human firewall.

👉 Book a free strategy session to enhance your cybersecurity posture.

#CyberSecurity #HumanError #SocialEngineering #AUMINT #EmployeeTraining #RiskManagement

🎭 Deepfake Deception: When Your CEO Isn’t Real

📹 A finance executive receives a video call from their CEO, urgently requesting a fund transfer.

🧠 The face and voice are convincing, but it’s a deepfake—a sophisticated AI-generated impersonation.

⚠️ Deepfakes have become alarmingly accessible, with creation costs dropping from £20,000 to £20 in a year.

🔍 Even trained professionals struggle to detect them; in finance industry tests, 50% failed to identify deepfakes.

🔐 This isn’t just a cybersecurity issue; it’s a paradigm shift requiring comprehensive strategies encompassing identity verification, secure communications, and rapid response protocols.

💼 At AUMINT.io, we provide tailored solutions to help organizations recognize and combat deepfake threats effectively.

👉 Book a free strategy session to fortify your defenses against this emerging menace.

#CyberSecurity #DeepfakeThreat #IdentityVerification #AUMINT #CISO #RiskManagement

🔐 Social Engineering: The Hidden Threat to Your Business

🎯 Cybercriminals are shifting focus from systems to people, exploiting human psychology to breach security.

📧 Phishing emails, deceptive phone calls, and baiting tactics are on the rise, targeting unsuspecting employees.

🛡️ Employee training and robust verification protocols are essential defenses against these manipulative attacks.

💼 At AUMINT.io, we provide tailored solutions to strengthen your human firewall.

👉 Book a free strategy session to fortify your business against social engineering threats.

#CyberSecurity #SocialEngineering #EmployeeTraining #AUMINT #CISO #RiskManagement

🚨 Cybercriminals Impersonate Police to Deceive Banks

📧 A recent surge in scams involves fraudsters sending emails that appear to be from law enforcement, instructing banks to freeze accounts or transfer funds.

🔍 These emails are meticulously crafted, featuring official logos, legal terminology, and urgent directives, making them highly convincing.

⚠️ The exploitation of authority and urgency can lead to hasty decisions, resulting in significant financial losses and reputational damage.

🛡️ Financial institutions must implement robust verification protocols and provide ongoing employee training to recognize and counteract these sophisticated scams.

💼 At AUMINT.io, we offer tailored solutions to help your organization detect and prevent authority impersonation fraud.

👉 Book a free strategy session to safeguard your institution against evolving cyber threats.

#CyberSecurity #SocialEngineering #AuthorityImpersonation #BankFraud #EmployeeTraining #AUMINT #FinancialSecurity #CISO #RiskManagement

🚨 Cybercriminals exploit AI to target small businesses
🎯 Small businesses are increasingly targeted by cybercriminals using AI-driven deepfake scams.
🔍 These attacks involve impersonating trusted figures to deceive employees and extract sensitive data.
💥 The financial and reputational damage can be devastating, often leading to operational shutdowns.
🛡️ AUMINT.io offers tailored cybersecurity solutions to help SMEs detect and prevent such threats.
📞 Protect your business today by consulting with our experts.

#CyberSecurity #SMEs #AIThreats #DeepfakeScams #AUMINTio

🔐 Strong Passwords Aren’t Enough Anymore

🚨 Think your complex password keeps you safe? Think again.

🎯 Cybercriminals now use sophisticated phishing and social engineering tactics to bypass even the strongest passwords.

💻 Malware like keyloggers silently infiltrate systems, capturing sensitive data without detection.

📉 Data breaches expose personal information, leading to identity theft and financial fraud.

🛡️ A multi-layered security approach is essential: MFA, regular updates, password managers, and cybersecurity training.

💼 At AUMINT.io, we provide comprehensive solutions to safeguard your digital assets.

👉 Book a free strategy session to fortify your defenses against evolving cyber threats.

#CyberSecurity #PasswordSecurity #Phishing #SocialEngineering #DataBreach #Malware #MFA #AUMINT #CISO #ITSecurity

🧠 Social Engineering: The Human Side of Cyber Threats

🔐 Despite advanced security systems, human error remains a leading cause of data breaches.

🎯 Cybercriminals exploit trust and authority, using tactics like phishing and impersonation to deceive employees.

📧 A well-crafted email or a convincing phone call can bypass technical defenses, granting attackers access to sensitive information.

🚨 The fallout? Financial loss, compromised data, and damaged reputations.

🛡️ Combatting this requires more than just technology; it demands informed and vigilant employees.

📚 Regular training, clear policies, and simulated attacks can bolster your team’s resilience.

💼 At AUMINT.io, we provide tailored solutions to strengthen your human firewall.

👉 Book a free strategy session to safeguard your organization against social engineering threats.

#CyberSecurity #SocialEngineering #HumanFirewall #EmployeeTraining #AUMINT #DataProtection #Phishing #SecurityAwareness #CISO #ITSecurity

🧠 Hack the Human: Social Engineering Is Evolving Fast

🚨 It’s not your firewall or MFA that’s getting bypassed – it’s your employees.

💬 Attackers don’t just exploit tech gaps. They exploit behavior, emotions, and decision-making.

🤖 With AI, cybercriminals now create hyper-personalized attacks that mimic internal tone and authority.

📨 That “urgent CFO message”? It looks legit – until a wire transfer vanishes.

⚠️ Human instincts like trust and urgency are being weaponized against companies every single day.

💡 That’s why AUMINT.io focuses on training behavioral immunity, not just checking security boxes.

🧩 Our simulations teach your team to think like attackers and spot the subtle red flags before damage is done.

📈 Social engineering will always evolve. So must your people.

🎯 Book your free strategy session now to outsmart social engineering at its source – human behavior.

#CyberSecurity #SocialEngineering #HumanFirewall #SecurityAwareness #AUMINT #BehavioralTraining #AIThreats #SecurityLeaders #CISO #ITSecurity #Infosec

🔐 1.7 Billion Passwords Just Got Dumped Online

🚨 One of the largest password leaks in history just hit – and it’s not old data.

🔥 1.7 billion recent, active passwords collected via infostealer malware have been dumped, exposing users and enterprises alike to massive credential-based attacks.

🧠 What’s scarier? These aren’t just usernames and passwords. They’re fully packaged by cybercriminals into AI-powered dashboards ready to launch phishing, credential stuffing, and social engineering attacks in minutes.

📉 Many of these passwords are tied to enterprise logins, SaaS platforms, and cloud tools – meaning one exposed employee account can lead to full-scale breaches.

🛡️ AUMINT.io helps companies get ahead by simulating these attacks internally, training teams, and identifying the exact weak spots infostealers exploit.

💥 This isn’t the time to play defense. It’s time to go proactive.

👉 Book your free strategy session to see how AUMINT.io can secure your most vulnerable access points.

#CyberSecurity #Infostealer #Passwords #Phishing #CISO #ITSecurity #AUMINT #SocialEngineering #DataBreach #HumanFactor

🤖 Agentic AI: The New Frontier in Cyber Threats

Cybercriminals are increasingly leveraging AI agents to automate and accelerate cyberattacks. Gartner predicts that by 2027, AI will halve the time it takes to exploit compromised accounts.

These AI-driven agents can scan vast data sets, identify exposed accounts, harvest credentials, and exploit vulnerabilities with unprecedented efficiency. This rapid automation leaves organizations with a shrinking window to detect and respond to threats.

Moreover, attackers are using AI to conduct highly personalized phishing campaigns, utilizing deepfake technology to mimic behaviors and visual identities of trusted individuals. These sophisticated tactics make traditional detection methods obsolete, as malicious communications become increasingly indistinguishable from legitimate ones.

At AUMINT.io, we offer AI-driven solutions to detect and mitigate these evolving threats. Our real-time simulations and training programs are designed to enhance your organization’s resilience.

👉 Book your free strategy session to learn how AUMINT.io can fortify your cybersecurity posture.

#CyberSecurity #AI #AgenticAI #Phishing #Deepfake #AUMINT #FraudPrevention #HumanElement

📁 Legitimate File-Sharing Services: The New Frontier for Cyber Threats

Cybercriminals are increasingly leveraging trusted platforms like GetShared to bypass traditional email security measures. A recent incident involved a phishing email that mimicked a GetShared notification, claiming to share a file named “DESIGN LOGO.rar.” The email included a message inquiring about pricing and delivery timelines, creating a facade of legitimacy. However, red flags such as the mismatch between the file name and the message content, and the sender’s email domain linked to known scam activities, revealed its malicious intent.

These attacks exploit the inherent trust in legitimate services, making them less likely to be flagged by security filters. Employees may inadvertently engage with such emails, leading to potential breaches.

At AUMINT.io, we offer AI-driven solutions to detect and mitigate these evolving threats. Our real-time simulations and training programs are designed to enhance your organization’s resilience.

👉 Book your free strategy session to learn how AUMINT.io can fortify your cybersecurity posture.

#CyberSecurity #Phishing #SocialEngineering #AUMINT #FraudPrevention #HumanElement