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Apple Finally Adopts RCS, AI Powered Scams Targeting the Elderly

Security Boulevard

In this episode, Tom shows off AI generated images of a “Lonely and Sad Security Awareness Manager in a Dog Pound” and the humorous outcomes. The conversation shifts to Apple’s upcoming support for Rich Communication Services (RCS) and the potential security implications.

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Hackers Intercept USPS Workers' Paychecks in Direct Deposit Scam

SecureWorld News

More than 450 workers at the United States Postal Service (USPS) lost more than $1 million in a direct deposit scam that left postal workers without pay, angry at the USPS for not heeding warnings of the scheme, and the agency scrambling to figure out exactly what happened. And this is, sadly, an example of why both of those are so critical."

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Cybersecurity Awareness Month Focuses on People

SecureWorld News

Cybersecurity Awareness Month was first declared by President George W. Bush and Congress in 2004 to help individuals protect themselves online as threats to technology and data privacy became more commonplace. Criminals leverage all of it, exposing people to scams," he said.

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Security Outlook 2023: Cyber Warfare Expands Threats

eSecurity Planet

Add social media scams and the growing use of convincing deepfakes and it becomes clear that users are under siege and constant vigilance is required. The need for security awareness training is now clear to most organizations, and they are starting to evolve from just training to additional emphasis on behavior and culture,” said Huisman.

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SIM Swappers Try Bribing T-Mobile and Verizon Staff $300

Security Boulevard

The post SIM Swappers Try Bribing T-Mobile and Verizon Staff $300 appeared first on Security Boulevard. Not OK: SMS 2FA — Widespread spam targets carrier employees, as scrotes try harder to evade two-factor authentication.

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US Will Fight Russian Disinformation — Hacks and Leaks and Deepfakes, Oh My!

Security Boulevard

appeared first on Security Boulevard. Pay no attention to that man: State Dept. Global Engagement Centre chief James Rubin (pictured) follows the yellow brick road. The post US Will Fight Russian Disinformation — Hacks and Leaks and Deepfakes, Oh My!

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Do cyber regulations actually make K–12 schools safer? Navigating compliance while securing school and student data

Malwarebytes

State laws Since COPPA, most state education departments and legislatures have developed stricter policies to better protect student privacy online. According to the Data Quality Campaign , 45 states and Washington, DC, enacted new student privacy laws between 2014 and 2020. Secure data storage is also a requirement of FERPA.