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Social Engineering Remains the Coin of the Realm for Ransomware Gangs (or APTs- Advanced Persistent Threats)

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A recent 60 Minutes segment was a great primer on what the cybersecurity community knows all too well—that good old-fashioned social engineering (a hustle or a con—like some of the stunts Sinatra and the gang pulled in the original Ocean's 11) remains the main point of entry for most large-scale ransomware attacks.

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Fixed wireless access (FWA) is a secure networking option

CIO

When making decisions about network access, businesses need to be aware of and assess the security implications associated with network technology to help keep their digital assets protected. Cyber hygiene best practices include device security , cyber security education , and secure networking strategies.

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What is AI’s current impact on cybersecurity?

CIO

Sikorski discusses where attackers benefit from AI and how it will supercharge social engineering attacks. As Sikorski aptly puts it, “Lowering the bar for social engineering attacks means attackers are less likely to be caught due to language inconsistencies.”

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3 ways to deter phishing attacks in 2023

CIO

In fact, CIO has reported that it takes only a few minutes for experienced hackers to set up a social engineering attack against enterprises (and their managed service providers) that consider themselves to be secure and protected. Don’t log in to WiFi networks you don’t trust. Double check.

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Why endpoint security will be a renewed priority for businesses of all sizes in 2023

CIO

Most ransomware programs, once they’ve infected one computer, will proliferate across the network, and lock down the entire organisation’s IT environment. Social engineering – with social engineering, the cyber criminal will “trick” a victim into releasing confidential information, such as passwords and other logins.

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Guarding the gates: a look at critical infrastructure security in 2023

CIO

Modern advancements like artificial intelligence (AI) machine learning and blockchain-based networks specifically have an impact in this area. Money laundering, social engineering scams, and identity theft are all examples of attacks that can be used against financial institutions.

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How to manage cloud exploitation at the edge

CIO

Malware Distribution: Cloud exploitation can involve hosting or distributing malware through cloud-based platforms or services. Attackers may upload malicious files or applications to cloud storage or use cloud infrastructure to propagate malware to unsuspecting users. Network Security

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