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The Impact of AI on Social Engineering Cyber Attacks

SecureWorld News

Social engineering attacks have long been a threat to businesses worldwide, statistically comprising roughly 98% of cyberattacks worldwide. Given the much more psychologically focused and methodical ways that social engineering attacks can be conducted, it makes spotting them hard to do.

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News alert: SquareX discloses ‘Browser Syncjacking’ – a new attack to hijack browser

The Last Watchdog

Critically, the malicious extension only requires read/write capabilities present in the majority of browser extensions on the Chrome Store, including common productivity tools like Grammarly, Calendly and Loom, desensitizing users from granting these permissions.

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Managed detection and response in 2024

SecureList

The annual MDR analyst report presents insights based on the analysis of incidents detected by Kaspersky’s SOC team. User Execution and Phishing techniques ranked again in the top three threats, with nearly 5% of high-severity incidents involving successful social engineering.

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Proofpoint Boosting Data Security with Normalyze Acquisition

Security Boulevard

Cybersecurity firm Proofpoint, which is eyeing an IPO in the next 18 months, is buying startup Normalyze to improve its data protection capabilities and mitigate the threat humans present in an increasingly fast-paced, interconnected, and AI-focus world.

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Elevating Your Defenses with NetSPI’s Updated Social Engineering Solutions 

NetSpi Executives

Although many companies are adding new processes, technologies, and training materials to combat this, employees continue to fall victim to phishing, vishing, and other forms of social engineering attacks. For further information on each of our unique Social Engineering Pentesting solutions, check out our data sheet or contact us.

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March Madness Meets Cyber Mayhem: How Cybercriminals Are Playing Offense this Season

SecureWorld News

This annual college basketball bonanza presents a prime opportunity for scammers to capitalize on excitement, urgency, and, of course, the lure of easy money. This intersection of sports, money, and digital activity makes for a perfect storm of social engineering attacks.

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Cyber CEO: The History Of Cybercrime, From 1834 To Present

Herjavec Group

2 – It demonstrates the importance of security awareness training for your employees! The post Cyber CEO: The History Of Cybercrime, From 1834 To Present appeared first on Herjavec Group. I love it for a few reasons. #1 It is thought to be the first computer virus. . He becomes the most-wanted cybercriminal of the time. .