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21.8.24

Cybercriminals' Relentless Use of Fake CVs to Breach Corporate Defenses

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CRIMEThere is a long list of social engineering tactics in the cybersecurity world, and while it is always fluctuating, some methods are well-established such as sending fake CVs. This tactic involves emailing a fake Curriculum Vitae (CV) and motivation letter, often targeting HR departments or managers.
8.4.24Binance Turkey Users Lured with MASAK Audit ScareALERTSCrimeMore Binance smishing is being observed around the world, and in a recent example, Symantec has observed an actor targeting Turkish Binance users. The social engineering tactic in the messages is different from other, more generic ones. Here they bait users with account issues (preventing them from buying, selling, and transferring crypto) related to an audit conducted by the Financial Crimes Investigation Board (MASAK) – a regulatory authority in Turkey responsible for combating money laundering and terrorism financing.