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Between 2023 and 2024, frequent phishing and social engineering campaigns led to account hijacking… Artificial Intelligence October 31, 2023 Could a threat actor socially engineer ChatGPT? 3 min read - As the one-year anniversary of ChatGPT approaches, cybersecurity analysts are still exploring ...
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Adam Hall, Senior Security Consultant - Cyber, Risk and Advisory Our consultants have significant experience performing social engineering simulations and providing consulting expertise to mitigate the risks associated with this type of nefarious activity. These simulations provide your organization with an ...
Social engineering is the art of manipulating people so they give up confidential information, which includes your passwords, bank information, or access to your computer. Follow this guide to learn the different types of social engineering and how to pr
This “human vulnerability scan” evaluates the online security posture of your highest value employees or company as a whole. We then execute simulated attacks of spear vishing, phishing, and SMiShing based on the information we discover. Our Social Engineering Risk Assessment (SERA) and Adversari...
Debunking 6 Common Myths to Mitigate Insider Risk External cybersecurity risks dominate the news. Ransomware, data breaches, social engineering schemes and password hacks all negatively impact businesses of every size. But internal risks also represent a growing share of digital danger... C Grumboski...
1. Use comprehensive internet security software Internet security software can protect your system from malware that gets implanted via a social engineering attack. Some security solutions can also track the source of the attack, which can be reported to authorities to aid in their investigation of...
When talking about cybersecurity, we also need to talk about the physical aspects of protecting data and assets. Certain people in your organization--such as help desk staff, receptionists, and frequent travelers--are more at risk from physical social engineering attacks, which happen in person....
Social engineering was a top concern for organizations across numerous industries and sectors last year. According to Symantec's new Internet Security Threat Report, many organizations have failed to address known security gaps, which have made them vulnerable and susceptible to attacks....