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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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What Is a SaaS Security Checklist? Tips & Free Template

eSecurity Planet

Data Security & Threat Detection Framework The data security and threat detection framework serves as the foundation for data protection plans, protecting intellectual property, customer data, and employee information. Invest in solutions that automate threat detection and response procedures.

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Top 12 Firewall Best Practices to Optimize Network Security

eSecurity Planet

It also allows for centralized tracking of firewall activity, which simplifies threat detection and response. By offering insights into previous traffic, this technique improves threat detection, troubleshooting, and overall security by enabling for educated decision-making and proactive optimization of firewall configurations.

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

eSecurity Planet

Conduct user awareness training: Incorporate a focused training program into onboarding and workflow process so employees can learn about social engineering strategies, phishing risks, and cloud security best practices. Offer regular workshops: Provide monthly training, webinars, and seminars on cloud security.

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