Category: socialengineering

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Internet Disinformation Service for Hire

Posted on By infossl
botnets, denialofservice, leaks, reputation, Security technology, socialengineering

Yet another leaked catalog of Internet attack services, this one specializing in disinformation: But Aglaya had much more to offer, according to its brochure. For eight to 12 weeks campaigns costing €2,500 per day, the company promised to “pollute” internet search results and social networks like Facebook and Twitter “to manipulate current events.” For this … Read More “Internet Disinformation Service for Hire” »

ISIS Cyberattacks

Posted on By infossl
hacking, iraq, isis, malware, phishing, press, Security technology, socialengineering, syria

Citizen Lab has a new report on a probable ISIS-launched cyberattack: This report describes a malware attack with circumstantial links to the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria. In the interest of highlighting a developing threat, this post analyzes the attack and provides a list of Indicators of Compromise. A Syrian citizen media group critical … Read More “ISIS Cyberattacks” »

The Limits of Police Subterfuge

Posted on By infossl
courts, fbi, gambling, hotels, laws, police, privacy, searches, Security technology, socialengineering, surveillance

“The next time you call for assistance because the Internet service in your home is not working, the ‘technician’ who comes to your door may actually be an undercover government agent. He will have secretly disconnected the service, knowing that you will naturally call for help and — ­when he shows up at your door, … Read More “The Limits of Police Subterfuge” »

FBI Agents Pose as Repairmen to Bypass Warrant Process

Posted on By infossl
courts, fbi, hotels, searches, Security technology, socialengineering, undercover

This is a creepy story. The FBI wanted access to a hotel guest’s room without a warrant. So agents broke his Internet connection, and then posed as Internet technicians to gain access to his hotel room without a warrant. From the motion to suppress: The next time you call for assistance because the internet service … Read More “FBI Agents Pose as Repairmen to Bypass Warrant Process” »