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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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SME email security in 2022

CyberSecurity Insiders

Coronavirus-related phishing, which spiked by over 600% in 2020 , continued to be an issue in 2021 throughout the inboxes of workers. While phishing schemes may seem simple, they are perhaps given more validation when workers are at home and don’t have the advice of an IT technician at the other end of the office to rely on.

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Top Cloud Security Issues: Threats, Risks, Challenges & Solutions

eSecurity Planet

Malware in Cloud Storage Buckets Malware threatens cloud storage buckets due to misconfigurations, infected data, and phishing. Offer regular workshops: Provide monthly training, webinars, and seminars on cloud security. APTs seek to steal critical information and retain long-term access.

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