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How not to overshare when crafting social media posts, out-of-office messages

SC Magazine

Employees and executives are often oversharing personal details on social media and even in automated out-of-office (OOO) email messages. Of course, OOO instructions serve an important business communications function, and a strong strong social media profile is a great way to network with your peers and brand yourself.

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Cybersecurity Tips to Avoid Fouls During March Madness

SecureWorld News

"March Madness is a prime opportunity for cybercriminals to deploy phishing lures, malicious apps, and social engineering tactics," warns Krishna Vishnubhotla, VP of Product Strategy at mobile security firm Zimperium.

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Enhancing Cybersecurity Awareness: A Comprehensive Guide

CyberSecurity Insiders

In our increasingly digital world, where technology permeates every aspect of our lives, cyber-security awareness has become an indispensable skill. This article will provide you with a comprehensive guide on how to create cybersecurity awareness and protect yourself and your digital assets from potential threats.

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The Impact of AI on Social Engineering Cyber Attacks

SecureWorld News

Social engineering attacks have long been a threat to businesses worldwide, statistically comprising roughly 98% of cyberattacks worldwide. Given the much more psychologically focused and methodical ways that social engineering attacks can be conducted, it makes spotting them hard to do.

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Hybrid phishing and vishing attacks hunt for credit card info

SC Magazine

A new blog post report has shone a light on the malicious practice known as voice phishing or vishing – a social engineering tactic that some cyber experts say has only grown in prominence since COVID-19 forced employees to work from home. (Ser Amantio di Nicolao, CC BY-SA 3.0 , via Wikimedia Commons).

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Password security needs a moonshot moment

SC Magazine

Most people are unaware that they can trace back the majority of the past decade’s most notorious cyberattacks to compromised passwords as the source of entry. In some instances, a company’s IAM framework includes a robust password security policy, often comprised of both technology and security awareness training on password best practices.

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Protecting Your Cryptocurrency from Cyber Attacks

Responsible Cyber

You will learn how to: Prevent hacking and phishing attacks by using secure wallets and enabling Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA). Recognize and avoid social engineering scams by educating yourself on common tactics. Note: Continuous education about common social engineering tactics is vital.