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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. Phishing attacks. Spear phishing attacks.

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Spear Phishing Prevention: 10 Ways to Protect Your Organization

eSecurity Planet

Spear phishing is a more targeted and effective phishing technique that attempts to exploit specific individuals or groups within an organization. While phishing uses a broader range of tactics, such as mass emailing to random recipients, spear phishing is often well-researched and tailored to high-value targets.

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Deepfake technology and its implications for the future of cyber-attacks

CyberSecurity Insiders

Once the recording (for this is what it turned out to be) began with the next line in the pre-programmed speech, with no acknowledgement of my response, I knew I was dealing with a robot powered by technology that simulated a real voice. Phishing evolved. What is a ‘Deepfake’? Regardless, the enemy has won. Conclusion.

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Phishing scheme shows CEOs may be ‘most valuable asset,’ and ‘greatest vulnerability’

SC Magazine

companies as a primary target of a new phishing scheme. Cybercriminals have been using a phishing kit featuring fake Office 365 password alerts as a lure to target the credentials of chief executives, business owners and other high-level corporate leaders. The company could not be certain, however, if the V4 phishing kit was involved.

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Quantum computing brings new security risks: How to protect yourself

CyberSecurity Insiders

Quantum computing focuses on developing computer technology based on principles that describe how particles and energy react at the atomic and subatomic levels. While the science is a bit muddy for those who are not quantum theory experts, we can all agree that quantum computing is faster than any other computing technology.

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Most of the American office workers are vulnerable to cyber attacks

CyberSecurity Insiders

This practice is said to be leading to social engineering based cyber attacks like online fraud and phishing attacks. With AI technology on hand, the task becomes easier than it can be completed in just a few secs/mins.