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Social engineering, deception becomes increasingly sophisticated

Security Affairs

Social engineering techniques are becoming increasingly sophisticated and are exploiting multiple emerging means, such as deep fakes. The increasing use of videoconferencing platforms and the various forms of remote work also adopted in the post-emergency covid make interpersonal collaborations increasingly virtual.

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GUEST ESSAY: Understanding the security limits of the static and dynamic passwords we rely on

The Last Watchdog

For better or worse, we will continue to use passwords to access our computing devices and digital services for years to come. With fast advancements in computer technology, it has become possible to crack static passwords using, in essence, brute force. Artificial intelligence systems. We all rely on passwords.

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Ransomware: 8 Things That You Must Know

Joseph Steinberg

Most ransomware strains can block you from accessing your files, and involve criminals either (a) encrypting your files and demanding a ransom in exchange for the relevant decryption keys, or (b) removing your files, or portions thereof, from your computing devices, and demanding a ransom in exchange for returning your electronic property.

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Machine Learning Algorithms in Cybersecurity Solutions

Spinone

Machine learning is a type of artificial intelligence (AI) that allows computers to learn to look for patterns in data without being explicitly programmed. As cloud computing starts to replace traditional on-site server farms and software, it is no longer realistic to simply attempt to block access from external threats.

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Top Cybersecurity Accounts to Follow on Twitter

eSecurity Planet

Galperin is the current Director of Cybersecurity at the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) and noted free speech advocate. Formerly on the FBI’s Most Wanted list, Kevin Mitnick is a crucial figure in the history of information security, including approaches to social engineering and penetration testing.

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Annual Reports: How They Warn of Cyber Risk

SecureWorld News

The first sections are about technology and all that could go wrong with it, up to and including cyberattacks: "We are dependent on information technology networks and systems to securely process, transmit and store electronic information and to communicate among our locations around the world and with our people, clients, alliance partners and vendors, (..)