AI generated social engineering attacks leverage email, social media, and web apps.
Email remains the vehicle of choice for fraudsters, with 98% using email in some way!
Social media and web apps are also leveraged, but to a lesser extent.
Be wary as A
As of March 31st, Google is allowing users to change their primary Gmail address username. Although a nice feature for those who created unfortunate names originally, it may also undermine spam and phishing blocking.
In today’s digital age, cybercriminals are leveraging AI to craft more convincing phishing scams. Recently, I encountered a sophisticated phishing attempt that underscores the growing threat of AI-powered fraud. Here’s what you need to know to protec
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Something happened this weekend — starting on Monday my cellphone has been lighting up with unknown callers — a 30x increase!
I rarely give out the number so I assume one of the following:
1. Ended up on a cybercriminal call-list because of a Data Bre
The Cybersecurity Vault — episode 40, with guest Sumona Banerji
Attackers are masterful at using Social Engineering techniques to victimize others. They take advantage of vulnerabilities that are deeply rooted in our mental and emotional foundations.
1. Internet access monitoring (use free tools available on android/appstore)
In order for children to start using the Internet they must be under the care of an adult. It is not a matter of violating privacy by spying on what they do, but of evaluatin
This article was contributed by Sridhar Govardhan, CISA, CISM, CEH, General Manager-Cyber Security at Wipro
Phishing is a type of social engineering attack. Using phishing email, the attacker cleverly manipulates the natural human tendency to trust o
New phishing malware leverages Artificial Intelligence and worm functionality to rapidly spread to contacts of victims. By leveraging previously established relationships the malware can bypass technical controls and easily fool new targets into bec
The holidays are a time for increased online fraud and scams. All of us need to follow the best security practices to keep our holiday from turning into a digital disaster.
Be smart. Know that the cybercriminals will attempt all manner of fraud. Be
