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Nurturing Our Cyber Talent

IT Security Guru

Ransomware, identity theft, and other cybercrime is on the rise. One thing I have done is talks, competitions and workshops for schools and colleges. The increasing value of sensitive data, Identity theft and fraud have put individuals at greater risk than ever before.

CISO 117
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The Rise of AI Social Engineering Scams

Identity IQ

In fact, last year, scams accounted for 80% of reported identity compromises to the Identity Theft Resource Center (ITRC). Voice and Speech Synthesis Scammers use AI-generated voice technology to create highly realistic voice messages. This was a 3% increase compared to the previous year.

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GUEST ESSAY. Everyone should grasp these facts about cyber threats that plague digital commerce

The Last Watchdog

Cybercriminals can utilize the botnet to carry out malicious activities, such as phishing, identity theft and bypassing security to access private networks. Employees are aware of the cybersecurity best practices, and regular security awareness workshops are conducted. Less common types.