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Social Engineering 2.0: The Rise of Deepfake Phishing

SecureWorld News

Cybercriminals have been quick to recognize and take advantage of these new capabilities, which has given birth to a new epoch of phishing called "deepfake phishing." The mechanics of deepfake phishing The way traditional phishing works is rather simple. Nowadays, being a successful "black hat" takes a lot of effort.

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More Spending on Cybersecurity Means More Attacks?

SecureWorld News

Even as your organization hires more security experts and invests in ever-better cybersecurity technology, malware, phishing, and other attacks remain a persistent threat to your organization and the data of your customers. You can adopt these approaches and teach employees about cyber hygiene at workplace seminars.

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How to Prevent Malware: 15 Best Practices for Malware Prevention

eSecurity Planet

About 90% of cyber attacks begin with a phishing email, text or malicious link, so training users not to click on anything they’re not sure about could have the highest return on investment (ROI) of any prevention technique — if those training efforts are successful and reinforced. Don’t click on anything you’re unsure of.

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SME email security in 2022

CyberSecurity Insiders

Coronavirus-related phishing, which spiked by over 600% in 2020 , continued to be an issue in 2021 throughout the inboxes of workers. In a year of confusion, it’s easy to see how so many workers fell for such scams. Unsurprisingly, cybercriminals used this to their advantage. What to expect from email security threats in 2022?