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Social Engineering 2.0: The Rise of Deepfake Phishing

SecureWorld News

And one of the most successful and increasingly prevalent ways of attack has come from social engineering, which is when criminals manipulate humans directly to gain access to confidential information. Social engineering is more sophisticated than ever, and its most advanced iteration is the topic of today's discussion: deepfakes.

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The Rise of AI Social Engineering Scams

Identity IQ

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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Choosing an MDR provider: Boutique or Big Brand (Part 3)

Jane Frankland

Having begun by discussing the first core feature, technology, I then focused on the second core feature, contract terms. I wove in many data points, including some from Managed Threat Detection and Response firm, e2e-assure, who I’m partnering with, and their latest report, Rejuvenating Cyber Defence Strategies.

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LW ROUNDTABLE: Cybersecurity takeaways of 2023 — and what’s ahead in 2024 ( part 1)

The Last Watchdog

Organizations should likewise leverage GenAI to better detect AI-enhanced threats and counter the attack volumes that we expect to see in 2024. Ongoing education and skill development requires educating teams and ensuring employees become proactive contributors to organizational defense. For 2024, it will take a village!

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SHARED INTEL Q&A: My thoughts and opinions about cyber threats — as discussed with OneRep

The Last Watchdog

Byron: I was initially drawn to cybersecurity as a USA TODAY technology reporter assigned to cover Microsoft. Erin: What cybersecurity technologies are you most excited about right now? How can individuals and organizations detect and protect themselves against the misuse of deep fake technology?

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News alert: Massachusetts pumps $1.1 million into state college cybersecurity training programs

The Last Watchdog

The grants are part of the state’s SOC/Range Initiative, a program managed by MassTech’s MassCyberCenter that aims to help build a diverse generation of cybersecurity professionals through education, training, and workforce development. As a former mayor, I know that cyber attacks are a constant threat to municipalities.

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5 holiday Cybersecurity tips retailers need this year

CyberSecurity Insiders

Retailers are becoming more vulnerable to cyber threats, especially as the industry continues to digitize and more e-commerce businesses emerge. More technology being used to increase operational efficiency means retailers face a higher risk of cyber incidents. Keeping technology up to date is critical.

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