--- title: "Kieran Brown (@CyberSteps) | Hashnode" description: "Cyber Security. Read the latest articles by Kieran Brown on Hashnode." url: "https://hashnode.com/@CyberSteps" --- @CyberSteps # Kieran Brown @CyberSteps · Joined December 2022 Cyber Security ### [Social Engineering: I Can Be Anyone I Want To Be](https://cybersteps.hashnode.dev/social-engineering-i-can-be-anyone-i-want-to-be?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) What is social engineering? Social engineering is a type of cyber attack that relies on manipulating people rather than exploiting technical vulnerabilities. It is a serious threat to organizations and individuals alike, as it can result in the theft... 3 min read · [cybersteps.hashnode.dev](https://cybersteps.hashnode.dev/social-engineering-i-can-be-anyone-i-want-to-be?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) [Dec 28, 2022](https://hashnode.com/posts/social-engineering-i-can-be-anyone-i-want-to-be/63ac0f6aea0be270dd566abe) ### [OSINT: How much information about you is out there?](https://cybersteps.hashnode.dev/osint-how-much-information-about-you-is-out-there?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) OSINT, or Open Source INTelligence, refers to the practice of collecting, analyzing, and disseminating information from publicly available sources. It is a critical aspect of intelligence gathering and is used by governments, businesses, and private ... 3 min read · [cybersteps.hashnode.dev](https://cybersteps.hashnode.dev/osint-how-much-information-about-you-is-out-there?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) [Dec 27, 2022](https://hashnode.com/posts/osint-how-much-information-about-you-is-out-there/63aaa97e717fd7cd3f64e776) ### [Cyber Criminals don't take Christmas off](https://cybersteps.hashnode.dev/cyber-criminals-dont-take-christmas-off?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) The holiday season is a time for joy, celebration, and spending time with loved ones. But it's also a time when cyber criminals ramp up their efforts to exploit unsuspecting individuals and businesses. As we rush to finish our shopping, send holiday ... 2 min read · [cybersteps.hashnode.dev](https://cybersteps.hashnode.dev/cyber-criminals-dont-take-christmas-off?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) [Dec 26, 2022](https://hashnode.com/posts/cyber-criminals-dont-take-christmas-off/63a9daa662fe5319ad174874)