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๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
Life & Tech

What is social engineering? See examples of techniques used by hackers

The article explains social engineering as a tactic used by hackers to manipulate individuals into sharing sensitive information, differing from traditional cyberattacks that focus on exploiting software vulnerabilities.

Mar 18 โ€ข 17:21 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

With ice cream sticks and glue, students created a bridge capable of supporting 430 kg: "Really extraordinary"

A group of engineering students in Brazil became viral after constructing a bridge made from ice cream sticks that can support over 430 kilograms during a capacity test.

Mar 14 โ€ข 20:51 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป LSM
National & Local

Attackers try to gain access to Signal user accounts

Attackers are attempting to gain access to Signal user accounts by impersonating support services and tricking users into providing their verification codes and PINs.

Mar 12 โ€ข 15:08 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Artificial Servitude

The rise of artificial intelligence has created new dynamics in cybercrime, with attackers and defenders utilizing the same advanced technologies, leading to more sophisticated and rapid attacks.

Mar 12 โ€ข 11:23 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

Engineering student Ayaan detained for spreading terrorist ideology through Telegram group

An engineering student named Ayaan Sheikh has been arrested by Maharashtra's Anti-Terrorism Squad for allegedly promoting the ideology of banned organizations via a Telegram group.

Mar 9 โ€ข 15:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Sleeper Network, Recruitment Cell... The Story of Terror Propaganda That Emerged in Mumbai

Security agencies in India are on high alert due to an incident in Mumbai involving an engineering student arrested for spreading terrorist propaganda through social media.

Mar 6 โ€ข 04:35 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
Life & Tech

In Ramadan.. How to Protect Yourself from Fake 'Charity Donation' Links?

The article discusses the increase in social engineering attacks during Ramadan, specifically targeting individuals through fake charity links that exploit religious sentiments.

Feb 28 โ€ข 06:41 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Race to woo Brahmins in UP, social engineering project begins again

Political parties in Uttar Pradesh are reviving social engineering strategies focused on Brahmin voters ahead of the 2027 assembly elections.

Feb 24 โ€ข 07:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Discover the secrets behind the summer hits that dominate Carnival

The article explores how music hits achieve rapid popularity during Carnival through musical engineering, marketing strategies, and social media choreography.

Feb 23 โ€ข 08:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

From Civil Engineering to Model, Walked the Ramp for a Famous Company, Viral

A young man named Shubham Vaidyakar from Mumbai has gone viral on social media for his transformation from a civil engineer to a runway model at Milan Fashion Week.

Feb 12 โ€ข 08:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Sky News
National & Local

Instagram and YouTube 'engineer addiction' in young people, landmark trial hears

A landmark trial in LA accuses Instagram and YouTube of engineering addiction in young people's brains, with implications for social media regulation.

Feb 10 โ€ข 11:22 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Scammers use screen sharing to induce elderly man to pay R$ 14.5 thousand in third-party debts in the interior of SP

A 69-year-old retiree from President Prudente, SP, lost over R$ 14.5 thousand due to a 'False Lawyer' scam involving social engineering and technology, where he was tricked into paying debts linked to unknown individuals from Minas Gerais.

Feb 5 โ€ข 19:27 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Oko.press
World

[MY TEXT OF THE YEAR] Is 'Homo Putinicus' Being Born in the West? How the Kremlin is Changing Our Way of Thinking

The article discusses the Kremlin's use of new methods in the information war against the West, particularly Poland, through social engineering and cognitive operations aimed at subtly altering public perception and decision-making to align with Russian interests.

Dec 25 โ€ข 11:32 UTC

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