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What Is AI Voice Spoofing? How to Protect Your Organization

What Is AI Voice Spoofing?

In today’s digital-first world, cybercriminals are constantly developing new methods to bypass security controls and exploit human trust. Among the most alarming of these threats is AI voice spoofing — a rapidly growing technique that uses artificial intelligence to replicate a person …

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What Are the Best Ways to Prevent Social Engineering Attacks?

Best Ways to Prevent Social Engineering

When I give speeches or training sessions on social engineering, I always start with a simple mantra: V & V—Verification and Validation. It's not flashy, but it's foundational. My bet is that if you verify and validate everything, no social engineering (SE) attack can succeed. I'v …

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Why Is Social Engineering a Threat to Businesses?

Social Engineering Dangers

When most people think of cybersecurity threats, they picture viruses, ransomware, or brute-force attacks hammering away at firewalls. But some of the most effective attacks don’t need advanced code or malware. They just need a willing person to pick up the phone, click a link, or tru …

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Cybersecurity Matters: How Small Mistakes Create Big Problems

Cybersecurity Matters

Every once in a while, a story hits the headlines that makes cybersecurity professionals shake their heads—not because it's complex or sophisticated, but because it's simple and entirely preventable. One of those stories surfaced recently, involving a breach at McDonald’s that was rep …

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Is the Unpaid Toll Text a Scam? Cybersecurity Experts Weigh In

Toll Booth Scam

Receiving a text about an unpaid toll can be alarming. With so many people using toll roads daily, a message demanding payment might seem legitimate at first glance. However, cybersecurity experts warn that many of these texts are scams designed to steal your personal and financial in …

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QR Code Package Scam: What You Need to Know

QR Code Package Scam

In recent months, reports of a new scam involving unexpected packages and QR codes have emerged, raising concerns among consumers and cybersecurity experts alike. This scam, which appears to be an evolution of the well-known "brushing" scheme, is designed to trick recipients into scan …

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