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CyberheistNews Vol 13 #16 [Finger on the Pulse]: How Phishers Leverage Recent AI Buzz

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Veriti writes "These posts are designed to appear legitimate, using the buzz around OpenAI language models to trick unsuspecting users into downloading the files. Veriti added "The malware can upload and download files, execute commands, and send back data about the infected computer at regular intervals." With PhishER you can: NEW!

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Security Outlook 2023: Cyber Warfare Expands Threats

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After a year that saw massive ransomware attacks and open cyber warfare, the biggest question in cybersecurity for 2023 will likely be how much of those attack techniques get commoditized and weaponized. 2023, he predicted, “will not be any easier when it comes to keeping users’ data safe and private.” Trade Cyberthreats.

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How AI is Advancing Cybersecurity

eSecurity Planet

There’s a never ending cycle between the measures cybersecurity providers introduce to prevent or remediate cyber threats and the tactics cyber criminals use to get around these security measures. ” Machine learning security tools. Technology for today and the future.

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CyberheistNews Vol 13 #08 [Heads Up] Reddit Is the Latest Victim of a Spear Phishing Attack Resulting in a Data Breach

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I spend a lot of time talking about phishing attacks and the specifics that closely surround that pivotal action taken by the user once they are duped into believing the phishing email was legitimate. The site was designed to steal credentials and two-factor authentication tokens.

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CyberheistNews Vol 13 #10 [Eye Opener] BusinessWeek: The Satellite Hack Everyone Is Finally Talking About

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This is an excellent article that exposes the vulnerabilities when communications systems are not secure by design. For many end-users, the frustrating thing about the Viasat hack is that, unlike with a phishing attack, there was nothing they could have done to prevent it. What they refer to is the Viasat hack. government. government.

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5 Major Cybersecurity Trends to Know for 2024

eSecurity Planet

2023 cybersecurity issues will continue: Weak IT fundamentals, poor cybersecurity awareness, and ransomware will still cause problems and make headlines. Bottom line: Prepare now based on risk.

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What Is API Security? Definition, Fundamentals, & Tips

eSecurity Planet

Application programming interface (API) security is a combination of tools and best practices to secure the all-important connections between applications. API security protects data and back-end systems while preserving fluid communication between software components through strict protocols and access controls.

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