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Social Engineering 2.0: The Rise of Deepfake Phishing

SecureWorld News

And one of the most successful and increasingly prevalent ways of attack has come from social engineering, which is when criminals manipulate humans directly to gain access to confidential information. Social engineering is more sophisticated than ever, and its most advanced iteration is the topic of today's discussion: deepfakes.

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26 Cyber Security Stats Every User Should Be Aware Of in 2024

Security Affairs

Cyber Insurance: US cyber insurance premiums soared by 50% in 2022, reaching $7.2 Cyber Skills Gap: By 2025, there could be 3.5 million unfilled cyber security jobs, showing a big need for skilled professionals. Email Threats: More than 75% of targeted attacks start with an email, delivering 94% of malware.

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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? According to PurpleSec, 98% of cybercrime relies on social engineering to accomplish it.

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Maintaining Cybersecurity During Rapid Digital Transformation

Security Boulevard

Addressing digital transformation has become a priority for businesses, but as they embark on such ambitious programs, how can they ensure they stay secure in the face of a complex cyber threat landscape? The evolving cyber threat landscape. 2025 and digital transformation.

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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.” Reconnaissance and social engineering are specific fields where AI can be deployed. AI will help to improve existing tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs).

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Navigating the Landscape of Advanced Email Security Threats with Optimism

IT Security Guru

billion by 2025. According to Verizon’s 2023 Data Breach Investigations Report , a significant 24% of all breaches involved social engineering, of which 60% were BEC and 40% were phishing attacks, emphasizing email’s role as a dominant attack vector. A report from Statista revealed that approximately 306.4

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News alert: Beazley reports on how AI, new tech distract businesses as cyber risk intensifies

The Last Watchdog

The data shows how perceptions around cyber and technology risks, from ransomware and other cyber-attacks to the threats posed by AI, are changing the global business risk landscape. trillion by 2025, a 300% increase since 2015 1. Yet, boardroom focus on cyber risk appears to be diminishing.