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Dec 2024
8m 8s

A social engineering carol.

N2K Networks
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Gather 'round for a holiday treat like no other! In this festive edition of Only Malware in the Building, we present A Social Engineering Carol—a cunning twist on the classic Dickens tale, penned and created by our very own Dave Bittner. Follow a modern-day Scrooge as they navigate the ghostly consequences of phishing, vishing, and smishing in this holiday c ... Show More
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