SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Increased risk of cyberattacks The rising cost of living can lead to an increase in cybercrime, as people become more desperate to make money. Economic effects, including inflationary pressures, have had a broad impact across the InfoSec landscape," Smeaton said. Many are facing multifaceted challenges. million from victims in 2022."

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Cybersecurity CISO Education Phishing 103

SC Magazine

JUNE 16, 2021

While being “classic” and “timeless” might work in other industries, information security (Infosec) must constantly guard against resting on laurels when it comes to strategies and solutions. Cybercrime also has elements where automated remediation is unavailable, such as social engineering attacks.

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Technology Artificial Intelligence Social Engineering Cybercrime 53

Digital Shadows

OCTOBER 23, 2024

The attacker gained initial access to two employee accounts by carrying out social engineering attacks on the organization’s help desk twice. Leveraging its English proficiency, the collective uses social engineering for initial access. Within six hours, the attacker began encrypting the organization’s systems.

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BH Consulting

MAY 23, 2023

Say it again, I double dare you Anyone familiar with phishing and social engineering will know scammers often use psychological tricks to get victims to divulge personal data. Repetition can lead people to over-disclose information, that could then put them at risk of identity theft and cybercrime.

Artificial Intelligence 52

Artificial Intelligence Identity Theft Social Engineering InfoSec 52

SC Magazine

MAY 1, 2021

His expertise is in social engineering, technology, security algorithms and business. Moore’s research topics are dedicated to the ongoing progression of cyber law, cybercrime, national and international cyber policy, and disaster recovery efforts. His passions include transforming health care and building strong communities.

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Computers and Electronics Technology Information Security Education 126

Herjavec Group

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Threat actors have developed social engineering approaches that leverage the uncertainty and chaos of the pandemic in order to deliver their malicious software. I’ve been in infosec for over 30 years and have had the great privilege of evolving and learning as a cybersecurity executive in a space I love.

Cybersecurity 52

Cybersecurity Digital transformation Ransomware Cyber Risk 52

ForAllSecure

APRIL 7, 2021

You’d think that having an amazing resume, a couple of bug bounties, or a CTF win would land you that dream infosec job. There's a serious shortage of InfoSec professionals. Vamosi: And three years later cybercrime magazine released a similar study showing there remains a shortage of 3.5

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Hacking InfoSec Cybersecurity Engineering 40

ForAllSecure

APRIL 7, 2021

You’d think that having an amazing resume, a couple of bug bounties, or a CTF win would land you that dream infosec job. There's a serious shortage of InfoSec professionals. Vamosi: And three years later cybercrime magazine released a similar study showing there remains a shortage of 3.5

Hacking 40

Hacking InfoSec Cybersecurity Engineering 40

eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 3, 2021

Brian Krebs is an independent investigative reporter known for his coverage of technology, malware , data breaches , and cybercrime developments. How to screen for natural infosec talent: Ask for a worst case scenario for any common situation. Markstedter actively contributes to filling the infosec education gap.

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Accountability Cybersecurity Penetration Testing InfoSec 139

eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Cybercrime will go to the next level: Cyberattackers will implement improved skills, “shift left” attacks, and shifting strategies to adjust to evolving cyberdefense. AI-Powered Cybercrime Despite the advancements in using AI to improve security, cybercriminals also have access to AI and LLMs.

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Cybersecurity CISO Government Technology 140

Herjavec Group

JULY 29, 2021

Threat actors have developed social engineering approaches that leverage the uncertainty and chaos of the pandemic in order to deliver their malicious software. I’ve been in infosec for over 30 years and have had the great privilege of evolving and learning as a cybersecurity executive in a space I love.

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Cybersecurity Digital transformation Cyber Attacks Ransomware 52