Attackers used social engineering to access three employee computers at Levi's and stole corporate data, according to The Register.
Levi's has suffered a security breach after attackers used social engineering to gain access to three employee computers, according to a report by The Register.
The criminals talked their way onto the machines and then stole corporate data. The exact nature of the data and the method of the social engineering have not been disclosed.
Why this matters: The incident highlights the ongoing risk of social engineering attacks targeting employees to gain access to corporate systems.
What this means for you: If you work for a company that handles sensitive data, be aware that social engineering attacks can bypass technical defences by targeting employees.
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