SecureWorld News

JANUARY 22, 2025

Additionally, these conventional tools lack the contextual awareness needed to identify sophisticated social engineering tactics employed by AI-powered phishing campaigns. Browser security: the new frontier As the primary interface for internet access, web browsers have become the critical battleground for AI-powered phishing attacks.

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SecureList

DECEMBER 9, 2024

This case underscores the serious risk that social engineering and supply chain attacks pose to open-source projects. was used by tens of millions of websites approximately 4% of all sites on the internet which highlights the severity of the incident, whose full impact is yet to be determined. Why does it matter?

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 13, 2024

The emergence of artificial intelligence (AI) has also transcended these experiences. This evolving field of computer science focuses on creating intelligent machines powered by smart algorithms that make routine task performance easier, alleviating the need for human intelligence or manual involvement.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 8, 2025

Xanthorox reasoner advanced mimics human reasoning, helping attackers craft more believable phishing messages or manipulate targets through social engineering. Xanthorox can also work offline if needed, making it useful even in isolated environments or where internet access is restricted.

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Joseph Steinberg

JULY 13, 2022

Additionally, keep in mind that while Lockdown Mode may make it more difficult for attackers to exploit social engineering in order to compromise devices, until Apple more strictly controls what apps it allows in its app store , potential government spying remains a major problem.

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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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Hacker's King

DECEMBER 16, 2024

The increase in internet connectivity, the proliferation of smart devices, and the use of cloud services have expanded the attack surface, making it easier for hackers to infiltrate networks. The use of artificial intelligence and machine learning has enabled hackers to automate their attacks, making them more efficient and harder to detect.

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The Last Watchdog

APRIL 10, 2019

The good news is that OneSpan and other security vendors are innovating to bring machine learning, data analytics and artificial intelligence to the front lines. Artificial intelligence really does a great job of analyzing the potential fraud across channels. Key takeaways: Shifting risks. Talk more soon.

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Jane Frankland

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Cyberattacks and data breaches will continue to arise because of credential theft, social engineering (phishing, smishing, vishing etc), vulnerabilities in third party software and supply chain processes, forged or stolen machine identities, and misconfigured cloud computing. Here are my predictions for 2023. Types of attacks.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Phishing and Fraud Bad actors can defraud customers out of their money, financial details, and other sensitive data by using deception and social engineering. Recently, cybercriminals have increasingly used artificial intelligence (AI) and automation to increase the volume and efficacy of their attacks.

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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. Vu “Safeguarding against generative AI threats is essential for the future of the internet,” said Vu.

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BH Consulting

MAY 28, 2025

Common ways of infiltrating victim organisations include social engineering against employees and stolen credentials. Next, Dr Valerie Lyons, chief operations officer with BH Consulting, talked about the ethics mirage around artificial intelligence. Supply chain breaches are also becoming more frequent.

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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). Prevent intrusions.

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McAfee

AUGUST 26, 2020

As the internet evolved with access to more compute devices and online payment capabilities so did the attackers playing field. Criminals got clever with social engineering by masquerading the ransomware as a law enforcement agency (perhaps the FBI) and making accusations that illegal files are on the system.

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The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 5, 2023

We’ve arrived at a critical juncture: to enable the full potential of the Internet of Everything, attack surface expansion must be slowed and ultimately reversed. Kapczynski Erin: Could you share your thoughts on the role of artificial intelligence, machine learning and the growth of IoT devices in both cyber defense and cyberattacks?

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SecureWorld News

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Threat Intelligence (TI) representation across different levels There is a lot of information on cyberattacks on the internet, and, as a rule, the most helpful information is contained in cyber threat reports ( Threat Intelligence Reports ). Embracing automation and artificial intelligence. The solution?

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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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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

When the pandemic struck, online bad actors took it as an opportunity to double-down on their attacks through ransomware, malware, and social engineering. Financial institutions like MasterCard are adopting artificial intelligence and machine learning processes to predict and prevent fraud. Article by Beau Peters.

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Security Through Education

DECEMBER 2, 2024

However, technology has seen significant advancements in areas like 5G networks, cloud computing, the Internet of Things (IoT), advanced robotics, and artificial intelligence (AI). Vishing is often more effective than phishing, as scammers use social engineering to build rapport and manipulate victims into action.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 21, 2023

IoT Security: Examine the vulnerabilities and challenges associated with securing the Internet of Things (IoT) devices and networks. 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.

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SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 7, 2022

From advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) to the continued evolution of ransomware and cyberattacks, the coming year is sure to bring significant developments in the world of cybersecurity. Artificial Intelligence will be crucial. I t will be crucial for everyone to stay informed and prepared.

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 2, 2024

This past year set a profound stage, from the advent of stringent cyber regulations to the convergence of generative AI, social engineering, and ransomware. Last year, we witnessed the fast-evolving nature of social engineering attacks, and this evolution poses greater challenges for detection and defense.

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 6, 2022

Third-party security, ransomware , artificial intelligence (AI) and decentralized finance (DeFi) are some of the threats you can expect to see more of this year – with the potential for far worse results than we’ve seen in the past. “A near-future event could cause a massive depopulation of internet-connected devices.

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SC Magazine

MAY 17, 2021

That could restructure education, with the focus shifting from memorization of facts to training children to use data retrieved from the internet. With advances in artificial intelligence, disinformation become full conversations, and information could become a pervasive threat requiring training or even evaluation tools to evade.

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SecureList

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Businesses most at risk are aerospace and defense contractors, as well as critical infrastructure operators (utilities such as water, electricity, and Internet, but also hospitals and operators of large cyber-physical systems such as dams). Stefan Soesanto, Senior Cyber Defense Researcher, The Center for Security Studies (CSS) at ETH Zürich.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 21, 2019

Hackers aren’t only coders — they’re also social engineers. But hackers can target any device that connects to the internet — including your smartphone. But professional services companies should pay the closest attention to these five trends. Employee Training on Phishing and Digital Security.

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IT Security Guru

JUNE 4, 2021

Devices in the field including the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) have become new targets, resulting in malicious actors shifting their focus from corporate networks to the OT edge. Ransomware leverages social engineering attacks, preying on fears as a way to execute malicious code on devices.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

Machine learning (ML) and artificial intelligence (AI) have emerged as critical tools for dealing with the ever-growing volume and complexity of cybersecurity threats. malicious links) by email or social media messages using techniques like spoofing and social engineering. ML can automate the whole process.

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SecureWorld News

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

The stats are alarming: In 2021, the Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) received nearly 20,000 Business Email Compromise (BEC)/Email Account Compromise (EAC) complaints with adjusted losses at nearly $2.4 They target and fool individuals through impersonation, hijacking real accounts and using social engineering.

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BH Consulting

JUNE 18, 2024

The line between what’s real and what’s artificial is becoming more blurred and harder to ascertain. We’re all seeing the impact of artificial intelligence in business, with its potential to boost productivity, save time and create economic growth. And that brings me to cybersecurity.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 16, 2023

With the potential to be as game-changing as the internet, smartphones and cloud computing, the emergence of generative AI tools like ChatGPT and GitHub CoPilot will undoubtedly open up new possibilities and challenges for companies.

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Tech Republic Security

MAY 10, 2024

TechRepublic consolidated expert advice on how businesses can defend themselves against the most common cyberthreats, including zero-days, ransomware and deepfakes.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 20, 2021

This is followed by AI, IoT, and big data and how they can be impacted by a cyber incident or cyberattack: In providing services and solutions to clients, we often manage, utilize and store sensitive or confidential client or Accenture data, including personal data and proprietary information, and we expect these activities to increase, including through (..)

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SecureList

JANUARY 25, 2024

We expected organizations to try to reduce the impact of the human factor on data security, so as to bring down the number of insider threats and social engineering attacks. Australia has also unveiled a national strategy for digital identity resilience, aiming for mainstream use in 2024.

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Hacker's King

JANUARY 3, 2025

Advanced technologies like machine learning and artificial intelligence are also being leveraged to combat this problem. Use reverse image searches to verify profile pictures and check for their usage elsewhere on the internet. They may use generic profile pictures, incomplete bios, or suspiciously random usernames.

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SecureList

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

This year, for example, the pro-Palestinian hacktivist group BlackMeta attacked the Internet Archive website, which has nothing to do with the conflict. As smart devices such as cameras, switches, and plugs become more common, they add countless new connections to the internet, each with its own potential vulnerabilities.

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NetSpi Executives

DECEMBER 3, 2024

” Tom Parker CTO Downfall of present-day encryption “Over the next several years, attackers will increasingly leverage artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) to both introduce new attack techniques and accelerate existing ones.

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