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How Human Error Leads to Cybersecurity Concerns

How Human Error Leads to Cybersecurity Concerns

Most organizations invest in firewalls, encryption, and sophisticated security tools. Yet despite these technological defenses, humans remain the weakest link in the cybersecurity chain. A single misplaced click, a reused password, or a moment of distraction can unravel even the most …

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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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