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The Impact of AI on Social Engineering Cyber Attacks

SecureWorld News

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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Social engineering: Cybercrime meets human hacking

Webroot

According to the latest ISACA State of Security 2021 report , social engineering is the leading cause of compromises experienced by organizations. Findings from the Verizon 2021 Data Breach Investigations Report also point to social engineering as the most common data breach attack method. Avoid becoming a victim.

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Cyber threats in gaming—and 3 tips for staying safe

Webroot

Why are cyber threats to gamers on the rise? Top cyber threats in gaming. There are numerous cyber threats to gamers. Malware threats to gamers are spread through malicious websites, exploited system vulnerabilities, or Trojanized copies of pirated games. Phishing and social engineering.

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Retail and Hospitality Trending Holiday Cyber Threats

Duo's Security Blog

As the weather cools down and consumers prepare for the winter holiday season by shopping for loved ones or traveling to see them, malicious threat actors are standing by ready to ramp up their activities. In this post, we break down some of the threats facing retail security teams.

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Email Security Guide: Protecting Your Organization from Cyber Threats

CyberSecurity Insiders

Latest email security trends Phishing and spear-phishing attacks: Phishing is a type of social engineering attack where cybercriminals use deceptive emails to trick recipients into divulging sensitive information or downloading malware. These attacks often rely on social engineering tactics and email spoofing.

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Prevention Maintenance: Strategies To Bolster Your Organisation’s Cybersecurity

IT Security Guru

This number highlights the widespread nature of digital threats. Today, common cyber threats include phishing, ransomware, and malware attacks, each capable of significantly disrupting operations and compromising sensitive data. This approach educates and empowers your team to be the first line of defence against cyber threats.

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What do Cyber Threat Actors do with your information?

Zigrin Security

Brute Force Attacks Brute force attacks involve systematically trying all possible combinations of passwords until the correct one is found. Hackers use automated tools to rapidly attempt multiple password combinations, exploiting weak or easily guessable passwords.