Nearly half (49%) of spam emails can be attributed to BEC scams, with the CEO, HR, and IT being the most common targets. Alarmingly, some 40% of BEC emails are AI-generated, and in some instances, AI more than likely created…
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How AI is Shaping Fraud: Vipre Reveals 40% of BEC Emails Are Now AI-Generated
Nearly half (49%) of spam emails can be attributed to BEC scams, with the CEO, HR, and IT being the most common targets. Alarmingly, some 40% of BEC emails are AI-generated, and in some instances, AI more than likely created…
Dark Angels gang scores a record-breaking $75 million ransom
Staff Reporter Over the past year, ransomware attacks have reached unprecedented levels of ambition and boldness, highlighted by a significant increase in extortion attacks. In fact, research from Zscaler ThreatLabz revealed an unparalleled ransom payout of $75 million – the…
The Critical Role of Response Time in Cybersecurity
In today’s digital landscape, cybercriminals pose a perpetual threat to organisations. We are repeatedly reminded of the consequences of inadequate cybersecurity measures. In a cybersecurity breach, response time is critical to mitigating damage. Most cyber-attacks are like wildfires. Without the…
What Every Business Needs to Know About Ransomware
Today’s businesses rely heavily on technology to streamline operations, enhance productivity, and connect with customers. However, this dependency has also opened the door to a growing threat: ransomware attacks. By 2031, the cost of ransomware attacks is estimated to reach…
Bridging the Expertise Gap: Enhancing Cybersecurity Skills in Compliance Professionals
In the complex world of compliance, professionals deal with many responsibilities that go well beyond just cybersecurity. Compliance can encompass areas such as financial regulations, anti-money laundering practices, and safety standards, each requiring its own set of specialized skills; however,…
A Guide to Select the Best Operating System for NAS Data Recovery
Home users and businesses use NAS (Network-Attached Storage) to store and manage data clearly and organise it and make it easy to access. With simplified scripts and hardware pre-installed with an optimised operating system, the NAS architecture helps improve the…
Navigating the Cyber Landscape: Understanding Threat Intelligence
In today’s digital world, cybersecurity is a top concern for organizations of all sizes. As our reliance on technology grows, so do the risks associated with cyber threats. Many organizations are turning to threat intelligence as a critical component of…
4 Ways BYOI and Social Login Enhance User Experience
We live in an era where customers demand convenience and instant gratification and want to use their smartphones and mobile devices to access their apps and services instantly. At the same time, trust in established brands such as Google or…
The time is NOW to Support Passkeys for Your Customer Authentication!
The human factor often plays a role in data breaches, primarily because their inherent biases can be exploited. This vulnerability is especially pronounced in the digital age, where user authentication is a cornerstone of online applications and services. The most…