Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

A paradigm shift in technology is hurtling towards us, and it could change everything we know about cybersecurity. When ChatGPT was unveiled to the public in late 2022, security experts looked on with cautious optimism, excited about the new technology but concerned about its use in cyberattacks. Uhh, again, that is.

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Joseph Steinberg

APRIL 6, 2021

Criminals may utilize all sorts of social engineering approaches, as well as technical exploits, in order to deliver their ransomware into their intended targets. The post Ransomware: 8 Things That You Must Know appeared first on Joseph Steinberg: CyberSecurity, Privacy, & Artificial Intelligence (AI) Advisor.

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 27, 2023

Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly becoming a powerful tool in the cybersecurity landscape, with the potential to revolutionize the way we detect and respond to cyber threats. However, as with any technology, there are also risks associated with the use of AI in cybersecurity.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 13, 2024

Virtual reality (VR) technology has transformed how we experience digital environments. This technology simulates environments with striking realism, providing a highly immersive experience for users, and triggering their visual and auditory senses so they feel that they are truly in the moment in a virtual world.

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

While initially popularized in entertainment and satire, cybercriminals now weaponize this technology for fraud, identity theft, and corporate deception. Evolution of social engineering Social engineering exploits human psychology to manipulate individuals into revealing sensitive information or taking harmful actions.

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The Last Watchdog

JANUARY 31, 2022

With fast advancements in computer technology, it has become possible to crack static passwords using, in essence, brute force. Artificial intelligence systems. Some big corporations use artificial intelligence systems, or AIS, to identify characteristics that can be used as passwords in authentication procedures.

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The Last Watchdog

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

Phishing is one of the most common social engineering tactics cybercriminals use to target their victims. Popular examples include artificial intelligence-as-a-service (AIaaS), software-as-a-service (SaaS) and infrastructure-as-a-service (IaaS). Related: Utilizing humans as security sensors. Leverage security software.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Microsoft and OpenAI warn that nation-state actors are using ChatGPT to automate some phases of their attack chains, including target reconnaissance and social engineering attacks. ” reads the report published by Microsoft. ” reads the report published by Microsoft.

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 24, 2022

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is one of the most high-profile technology developments in recent history. The post See No Evil, Hear No Evil: The Use of Deepfakes in Social Engineering Attacks appeared first on The State of Security. It would appear that there is no end to what AI can do.

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SecureWorld News

AUGUST 9, 2024

No longer confined to suspicious emails, phishing now encompasses voice-based attacks (vishing), text-based scams (smishing) automated with phishing kits, and deepfake technologies. This shift necessitates a proactive and technology-driven approach to cybersecurity. Here are few promising technologies.

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Security Through Education

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Social engineering scams frequently exploit our desire to help by using themes of sympathy and assistance to manipulate us. Bad actors typically execute these scams over the phone, through email, or on social media platforms. Educate Yourself and Others: Awareness is the first line of defense against social engineering attacks.

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Security Through Education

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Social engineering scams frequently exploit our desire to help by using themes of sympathy and assistance to manipulate us. Bad actors typically execute these scams over the phone, through email, or on social media platforms. Educate Yourself and Others: Awareness is the first line of defense against social engineering attacks.

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Identity IQ

JUNE 1, 2023

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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Joseph Steinberg

JULY 13, 2022

To begin with, it is important to understand that, like most vendors, Apple has touted its security features in the past , and, yet, at least some of the dangers against which the new features are intended to protect exist precisely because sophisticated attackers have proven capable of defeating Apple’s security technologies.

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

SlashNext today launched a platform that makes use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) to thwart business email compromise (BEC), supply chain attacks, executive impersonation and financial fraud.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 20, 2025

Artificial intelligence (AI) has rapidly shifted from buzz to business necessity over the past yearsomething Zscaler has seen firsthand while pioneering AI-powered solutions and tracking enterprise AI/ML activity in the worlds largest security cloud.As

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LRQA Nettitude Labs

JULY 5, 2023

The exploding popularity of AI and its proliferation within the media has led to a rush to integrate this incredibly powerful technology into all sorts of different applications. Just recently, the UK government has been setting out its strategic vision to make the UK at the forefront of AI technology.

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Jane Frankland

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

My Predictions for Cybersecurity in 2023 were… Technology enables opportunities as fast as it introduces threats. Unsurprisingly, cyberattacks and data breaches show no signs of slowing as companies invest in technology to fuel growth, enhance customer experiences, support remote and hybrid workforces, and meet ESG goals.

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IT Security Guru

JUNE 11, 2024

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is highly innovative but also poses significant risks to all organisations, as shown by the recent high profile hacks at Ticketmaster, Santander and the NHS. One of the newer technologies that is being utilised by Cyber Attackers is AI Voice technology, which replicates human voices through audio output.

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Identity IQ

AUGUST 18, 2023

IdentityIQ Scam Report Reveals Shocking Stats on AI Social Engineering IdentityIQ AI social engineering scams are on the rise, according to IDIQ Chief Innovation Officer Michael Scheumack. “AI-based AI-based social engineering scams, which were at a high percentage last year, are up 100% this year for us,” Scheumack said.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 28, 2023

Europol warns of cybercriminal organizations can take advantage of systems based on artificial intelligence like ChatGPT. EU police body Europol warned about the potential abuse of systems based on artificial intelligence, such as the popular chatbot ChatGPT, for cybercriminal activities.

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SecureWorld News

MAY 11, 2023

Cybersecurity professionals can rarely have a conversation among peers these days without artificial intelligence—ChatGPT, Bard, Bing, etc.—coming The work still requires human experts, but Ahlberg says the generative AI technology we're seeing in projects like ChatGPT can help." Is it good? Is it inevitable (yes)?

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SecureList

DECEMBER 9, 2024

This case underscores the serious risk that social engineering and supply chain attacks pose to open-source projects. Consider OpenAI, with technologies that are used in a wide range of assistants, from Apple and GitHub Copilot to Morgan Stanley ‘s proprietary tools. Why does it matter?

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

As artificial intelligence continues advancing at a rapid pace, criminals are increasingly using AI capabilities to carry out sophisticated scams and attacks. Technologies that synthesize realistic fake media, known as deepfakes, are among the newest tools being deployed to enable fraud.

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The Last Watchdog

APRIL 10, 2019

The good news is that OneSpan and other security vendors are innovating to bring machine learning, data analytics and artificial intelligence to the front lines. With technologies like AI, you can now measure the risk across the entire digital channel and user base. Key takeaways: Shifting risks. That’s finally advanced.

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Approachable Cyber Threats

MARCH 12, 2025

Category Awareness, Social Enginering Risk Level Phishing emails are getting harder to detect. Spear phishing used to be hard to craft for hackers and scammers, but recent technology advancements are changing things. The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) is supercharging phishing attacks.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 13, 2023

As artificial intelligence (AI) technologies become more prevalent in enterprise environments, chatbots like ChatGPT are gaining popularity due to their ability to assist in customer service and support functions. Another risk associated with ChatGPT is the potential for social engineering attacks.

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Security Boulevard

JULY 9, 2024

With the rise of deepfake technology, the financial sector faces a new and growing threat landscape, as malicious actors exploit artificial intelligence (AI)-generated content to perpetrate fraud and social engineering attacks.

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Essentially, this concept encompasses the technologies, processes, and policies used to secure an organization's data and ensure operational continuity. Most of these are long-standing stratagems, but as they evolve in lockstep with technological advancements, it's worth scrutinizing them through the lens of the present-day IT landscape.

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The Last Watchdog

JANUARY 31, 2024

The funding will be used for core research and development to build new AI technology and products to protect against generative AI threats, such as deepfake social engineering and autonomous fraud. Reken’s mission strongly aligns with Greycroft’s core focus on artificial intelligence.”

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Security Boulevard

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Nametag today extended its identity verification platform to add an ability to detect and block deep fake attacks created using generative artificial intelligence (AI) technologies. The post Nametag Adds Ability to Thwart Deep Fakes to Identity Verification Platform appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

Cyber crooks are seen creating fake profiles to perform social engineering attacks on individuals and businesses. What’s amazing about this threat is that some criminal gangs from China, Russia and the United States are using the technology of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to trap professionals from reputed companies.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 4, 2023

Social engineering – specifically malicious cyber campaigns delivered via email – remain the primary source of an organization’s vulnerability to attack. Social engineering is a profitable business for hackers – according to estimates, around 3.4 This is now a job for artificial intelligence.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 7, 2023

I am keeping a close eye on regulations, identity and access management (IAM), and Artificial Intelligence (AI) — and I suggest that business leaders do the same. The bill is intended to address technology-based threats, giving the U.S. If passed, it will significantly restrict data movement.

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

When the pandemic struck, online bad actors took it as an opportunity to double-down on their attacks through ransomware, malware, and social engineering. Now, cybersecurity may just be the most important aspect of financial technology (fintech) in the modern world. Regulatory technologies (Regtech). .

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The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Byron: I was initially drawn to cybersecurity as a USA TODAY technology reporter assigned to cover Microsoft. Erin: What cybersecurity technologies are you most excited about right now? How can individuals and organizations detect and protect themselves against the misuse of deep fake technology? Erin: So, let’s get started.

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SC Magazine

JUNE 10, 2021

Today’s columnist, Alex Romero of Constella Intelligence, warns that security teams need to watch for groups that use the technology to spread misinformation. At first, deepfakes referred to pornographic material that incorporated this face-swapping technology in specific online forums and other spaces.

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