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Social Engineering 2.0: The Rise of Deepfake Phishing

SecureWorld News

They were scammed into sending $200,000 and 25 million BNX tokens, all because of a convincing Zoom call. Attend seminars, workshops, and conferences , and encourage others in your company to do the same so you can stay ahead of the curve. Deepfake phishing is simply their newest way of deploying their scams.

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More Spending on Cybersecurity Means More Attacks?

SecureWorld News

Teaching employees how to recognize email phishing scams , which are among the most common ways that bad actors get access to company systems and databases. You can adopt these approaches and teach employees about cyber hygiene at workplace seminars. Employees should also know how to respond to ransomware attacks (e.g.,

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How to Prevent Malware: 15 Best Practices for Malware Prevention

eSecurity Planet

Regular training, seminars, quizzes and even an occasional test email not only check your workforce’s ability to detect suspicious cyber occurrences, but also foster a watchful business culture. Knowledge is your best defense; educate yourself and others about new scams and phishing techniques.

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SME email security in 2022

CyberSecurity Insiders

In a year of confusion, it’s easy to see how so many workers fell for such scams. During such meetings or seminars, business leaders and IT professionals need to highlight the need for workers to: 1) Ensure software is updated. 3) Attend email awareness training.