Identity IQ

JUNE 1, 2023

The Rise of AI Social Engineering Scams IdentityIQ In today’s digital age, social engineering scams have become an increasingly prevalent threat. Social engineering scams leverage psychological manipulation to deceive individuals and exploit the victims’ trust.

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Identity IQ

AUGUST 18, 2023

IdentityIQ Scam Report Reveals Shocking Stats on AI Social Engineering IdentityIQ AI social engineering scams are on the rise, according to IDIQ Chief Innovation Officer Michael Scheumack. “AI-based AI-based social engineering scams, which were at a high percentage last year, are up 100% this year for us,” Scheumack said.

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 24, 2022

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is one of the most high-profile technology developments in recent history. The post See No Evil, Hear No Evil: The Use of Deepfakes in Social Engineering Attacks appeared first on The State of Security. It would appear that there is no end to what AI can do.

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Tech Republic Security

JULY 28, 2023

Security experts from HackerOne and beyond weigh in on malicious prompt engineering and other attacks that could strike through LLMs.

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LRQA Nettitude Labs

JULY 5, 2023

Phishing and social engineering awareness : Raising awareness about common attack vectors like phishing emails, malicious links, or social engineering attempts that can lead to unauthorized access to data or system compromise.

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Joseph Steinberg

OCTOBER 24, 2022

An online cybersecurity event with 2,500 people already logged in had to be cancelled after suspected cybercriminals launched a social engineering attack in the event’s chat window.

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 27, 2023

Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly becoming a powerful tool in the cybersecurity landscape, with the potential to revolutionize the way we detect and respond to cyber threats. However, as with any technology, there are also risks associated with the use of AI in cybersecurity.

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Security Boulevard

AUGUST 31, 2021

SlashNext today unfurled a SlashNext Email Detection and Response platform for Microsoft 365 that leverages artificial intelligence in the form of machine learning and computer vision algorithms coupled with natural language processing (NLP) to identify spear phishing, social engineering and business email compromise (BEC) attacks.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Microsoft and OpenAI warn that nation-state actors are using ChatGPT to automate some phases of their attack chains, including target reconnaissance and social engineering attacks. ” reads the report published by Microsoft. ” reads the report published by Microsoft.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 22, 2022

Data breaches, input validation attacks and social engineering defined the cybersecurity risk landscape of Web 2.0. With advances in artificial intelligence and machine learning accelerating at a breathtaking pace, the transition to Web 3.0 In the early 2000s, Web 2.0 The post Web 3.0

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Security Boulevard

OCTOBER 2, 2022

Hiring Data Recycling Security Engineers Smart? Will the quantum attacker be powered by deep learning artificial intelligence membranes that eat machine learning algorithms for breakfast? Organizations today still have a massive problem with phishing attacks, ransomware, account takeaways, and social engineering.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 19, 2023

During the reporting period, key findings include: DDoS and ransomware rank the highest among the prime threats, with social engineering, data related threats, information manipulation, supply chain, and malware following.

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The Last Watchdog

JANUARY 31, 2024

The funding will be used for core research and development to build new AI technology and products to protect against generative AI threats, such as deepfake social engineering and autonomous fraud. Reken’s mission strongly aligns with Greycroft’s core focus on artificial intelligence.”

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Joseph Steinberg

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

Perhaps even scarier is the possibility that, if you share a photo of your vaccine card, a criminal may use the information to social engineer you (or a family member, co-worker, etc.) Sample CDC COVID-19 Vaccination Card.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 28, 2023

Europol warns of cybercriminal organizations can take advantage of systems based on artificial intelligence like ChatGPT. EU police body Europol warned about the potential abuse of systems based on artificial intelligence, such as the popular chatbot ChatGPT, for cybercriminal activities.

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

As artificial intelligence continues advancing at a rapid pace, criminals are increasingly using AI capabilities to carry out sophisticated scams and attacks. In the past, fraud often relied on simplicity and social engineering to trick victims.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 13, 2023

As artificial intelligence (AI) technologies become more prevalent in enterprise environments, chatbots like ChatGPT are gaining popularity due to their ability to assist in customer service and support functions. Another risk associated with ChatGPT is the potential for social engineering attacks.

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SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

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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Malwarebytes

JANUARY 17, 2024

In earlier days of scams like these, success depended a great deal on the criminal’s skills at social engineering, but rapid advancements in Artificial Intelligence (AI) mean scammers can now easily and convincingly fake the “voice” of the relative that is the supposed victim of the accident.

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SecureWorld News

MAY 31, 2023

The featured speakers are: Rachel Tobac, white hat hacker and CEO, SocialProof Security Rachel is a white hat hacker and the CEO of SocialProof Security, where she helps people and companies keep their data safe by training and pentesting them on social engineering risks.

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The Last Watchdog

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

Phishing is one of the most common social engineering tactics cybercriminals use to target their victims. Popular examples include artificial intelligence-as-a-service (AIaaS), software-as-a-service (SaaS) and infrastructure-as-a-service (IaaS). Related: Utilizing humans as security sensors. Leverage security software.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 4, 2023

Social engineering – specifically malicious cyber campaigns delivered via email – remain the primary source of an organization’s vulnerability to attack. Social engineering is a profitable business for hackers – according to estimates, around 3.4 This is now a job for artificial intelligence.

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Joseph Steinberg

APRIL 6, 2021

Criminals may utilize all sorts of social engineering approaches, as well as technical exploits, in order to deliver their ransomware into their intended targets. The post Ransomware: 8 Things That You Must Know appeared first on Joseph Steinberg: CyberSecurity, Privacy, & Artificial Intelligence (AI) Advisor.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 9, 2023

ChatGPT, developed by the artificial intelligence lab OpenAI, is a humanoid chatbot causing a global sensation. It is now the fastest-growing app in history, hitting 100 million active users in just two months—way faster than the nine months it took previous record-holder TikTok to reach that mark.

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

SlashNext today launched a platform that makes use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) to thwart business email compromise (BEC), supply chain attacks, executive impersonation and financial fraud.

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SecureWorld News

MAY 30, 2023

If you hadn't heard already, ChatGPT, launched in November 2022 by OpenAI, is a chatbot that uses what's known as generative artificial intelligence (AI). Users with bad intent are capable of developing and spreading malware, creating phishing emails, conducting social engineering attacks, and generating scams in seconds.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 1, 2023

After a slow build over the past decade, new capabilities of artificial intelligence (AI) and chatbots are starting to make waves across a variety of industries. The post The AI Takeover: Cybersecurity Tool or Terminator?

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CyberSecurity Insiders

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

Cyber crooks are seen creating fake profiles to perform social engineering attacks on individuals and businesses. What’s amazing about this threat is that some criminal gangs from China, Russia and the United States are using the technology of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to trap professionals from reputed companies.

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Malwarebytes

JANUARY 25, 2024

The British National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) says it expects Artificial Intelligence (AI) to heighten the global ransomware threat. 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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CyberSecurity Insiders

MARCH 20, 2021

GreatHorn accurately identifies risk areas, threat patterns, and zero-day phishing attacks using a fact-based detection model that combines artificial intelligence and machine learning. What distinguishes the GreatHorn email solution is the degree to which it leverages machine learning and artificial intelligence.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 16, 2023

As part of its push toward artificial intelligence, Microsoft laid off more than 10,000 employees and spent billions on acquiring AI tech. Among those laid off were the seven-member team in their Office of Responsible AI.

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Security Boulevard

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022

How to protect your organization from a social engineering attack. This tactic is called social engineering and is one of the key methods used in attacks that result in data breaches. One important and often overlooked element is social engineering education. dollars to remediate per incident.

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Identity IQ

JANUARY 11, 2024

New AI Scams to Look Out For in 2024 IdentityIQ Artificial intelligence (AI) has quickly reshaped many aspects of everyday life. These sophisticated scams exploit our inherent trust in familiar faces and voices, making them dangerous tools for fake news, celebrity endorsements, and social engineering scams.

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Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Social engineering has become a science that cybercriminals are masters at, although the Nigerian prince that keeps telling me about the blocked fortune he has waiting for me is still around. But in our defense, criminals have gotten a lot better at convincing us to do the “wrong” things.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Endpoint security that utilizes machine learning and artificial intelligence will help mitigate these malware and ransomware threats during this potentially vulnerable time. The top training modules to consider include PCI security standards, social engineering, preventing virus and malware outbreaks, and mobile device security.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 21, 2023

Investigate topics such as privacy-preserving data mining, secure data sharing, and the impact of emerging technologies like artificial intelligence and big data analytics on individual privacy. Human Factors in Cybersecurity: Investigate the role of human behavior, psychology, and user awareness in cybersecurity.

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SecureWorld News

JULY 13, 2023

Mike Parkin, Senior Technical Engineer at Vulcan Cyber: "The original 'scare' over ChatGPT was over its ability to lower the bar on writing malicious code, which was largely overblown. Urgency is a key emotion that social engineers prey upon to induce actions."

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