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Social Engineering 2.0: The Rise of Deepfake Phishing

SecureWorld News

Cybercriminals have been quick to recognize and take advantage of these new capabilities, which has given birth to a new epoch of phishing called "deepfake phishing." The mechanics of deepfake phishing The way traditional phishing works is rather simple. Nowadays, being a successful "black hat" takes a lot of effort.

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Recognising Scam Patterns and Preventing Data Loss: A Unified Approach

IT Security Guru

Cybersecurity professionals stand on the frontlines, ever-vigilant against an increasing tide of cyber threats. The predictions are on their side, as more intense and frequent cyber attacks will drive up costs by 15% per year. trillion in annual costs in 2025), operations disruptions, regulatory fines, and reputational damage.

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Defending Against the Threats to Our Security

SecureWorld News

As we rely increasingly on digital technologies for our work, communication, entertainment, and education, we also expose ourselves to more and more cyber risks. But how much do we know about the cyber threats we face daily? Phishing emails are more common than you know. trillion annually by 2025.

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Proactive Intelligence: A Paradigm Shift In Cyber Defense

Security Boulevard

Traditionally, cybersecurity has been a reactive game: We respond to cyber threats as they arise, analyze the incidents, add pertinent information to “deny lists”, and update stakeholders on “what happened.” Phishing attacks are becoming more targeted, difficult to detect, and increasingly sophisticated.

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AI likely to boost ransomware, warns government body

Malwarebytes

The NCSC confirmed, saying: “All types of cyber threat actor – state and non-state, skilled and less skilled – are already using AI, to varying degrees.” The impact is expected to grow for several reasons: AI already helps cybercriminals to compose more effective phishing emails.

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NIS2 Framework: Your Key To Achieving Cybersecurity Excellence

Centraleyes

Entity Classification List Deadline: Member states must establish a comprehensive list of essential entities, including those providing domain name registration services, by April 17, 2025. In recent years, a surge in cyber-attacks targeting critical infrastructure has been observed globally.

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Inside the Complex Universe of Cybersecurity

SecureWorld News

One prominent threat is business email compromise (BEC), which remains a leading vector for cyber threats. To tackle these evolving threats, the integration of generative AI and large language models (LLMs) is shaping the next generation of email security solutions. With the maturation of Zero Trust, propelled by the U.S.