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Deepfake in Phishing: Challenges and Solutions 

Deepfake in Phishing: Challenges and Solutions 

In the era of advanced technologies, especially with the explosive adoption of Large Language Models (LLMs) and Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI), deepfake has emerged as one of the most significant challenges in cybersecurity.  This technology relies on Artificial Intelligence, specifically deep learning and the use of GenAI, to create fake yet highly realistic content that is difficult to detect.  Deepfake serves as a versatile tool spanning applications from entertainment to cybersecurity.   However, its misuse can pose severe risks, especially in phishing schemes.      What is Deepfake?  Synthetic media refers to a technology that leverages deep learning algorithms to create ...

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Keeping Our Kids Safe Online

Keeping Our Kids Safe Online

A Guide For Keeping Your Kids Safe Online Parents and all who are concerned about the well-being of our young kids in this digital world. Today we will discuss a topic of utmost importance: digital safety for kids. Yes, the Internet can be a very dangerous place for our young kids , especially with the spread of phishing scams. So, let us dive deeper and present to you, in this comprehensive article, a comprehensive guide on digital safety for kids. What every parent needs to pay attention to. Internet risks for kids: The internet has become a big part of ...

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Could you be hacked through Slack?

Could you be hacked through Slack?

    Could you be hacked through Slack?   The usage of collaboration platforms such as Microsoft Teams and Slack has significantly increased, with nearly 80% of employees utilizing them. These platforms are designed to be convenient and easily manageable for daily conversations within organizations. However, what makes them easy and convenient also renders them vulnerable to cyber threats and attacks. In 2021, for instance, 780 gigabytes of data from the gaming giant Electronic Arts (EA) were breached through Slack!   During the same year, a security vulnerability in Microsoft Teams was exploited to launch a widespread cyber attack on ...

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Identity Access Management (IAM) | What is it?

Identity Access Management (IAM) | What is it?

Identity Access Management (IAM) It’s so important for organizations today to Identity Access management solution. This article will put your org on the right direction! With Digital Transformation, remote work acceptance and e-services becoming ubiquitous, Businesses’ and organizations – of all sizes – main concern is to keep its Information Technology (IT) up and running around the clock. This requires its various ingredients such as database and servers to be secure. This means they are always on the lookout for ways to achieve the most efficient way to be safe and secure. Typically, organizations follow basic protocols and use p asswords ...

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Insider Threats in Cyber Security | types & protection

Insider Threats in Cyber Security | types & protection

Insider Threats in Cyber Security Organizations tend to only focus on setting cyber security measures for potential threats and intrusions made by external circumstances. Unfortunately, they undermine the possibilities of a trusted employee launching a cyber-attack against them. This negligence resulted in 34% of businesses being affected by an insider threat on a yearly basis. This cyber security risk does not only leave the organization vulnerable but is also viewed as an easy target for internal and external threats.   Whoever has authorized access to sensitive data, either it being an employee or a partner (which sometimes referred to as Third-party ...

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6 benefits of SMS Marketing you should know!

6 benefits of SMS Marketing you should know!

6 benefits of SMS Marketing you should know! Have you ever used SMS marketing to reach and communicate with your audience, if not! I’m sure that you will change your mind when you read about the benefits of SMS Marketing, continue this article to learn.. Many businesses are constantly seeking ways to interact with and attract new customers. Their joint objective is to reach a wider audience. To do so, communication is key.   There are many ways for businesses to communicate with their audience, either by email, social media, or adverts, but the most beneficial marketing method, that is often ...

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Juice Jacking: The Threats of Public USB Charging Stations

Juice Jacking: The Threats of Public USB Charging Stations

Juice Jacking and charging in public places Have you ever heard about juice jacking attack? what is it? how it’s happened? and how to protect from it?   A shared scenario between many is being in public with a dying mobile device, franticly looking for a charger. When coincidently you find a free charging station calling out your name. You find a solution, but have you ever thought about the risks of using these public charging stations?   The accessibility of these public USB charging stations is convenient but connecting your device to one can put you in a vulnerable position. With just plugging in your smartphone or ...

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4 Common phishing email tactics make you in danger!

4 Common phishing email tactics make you in danger!

Phishing email tactics Have you ever received an email wondering if it is legitimate or not, but then decide to click on it because the advertisement or the urgent warning catches your eye? Well, this is just one of the phishing email tactics and many have been in that situation with some consequently becoming victims to a phishing trap.    Around 96% of phishing attempts are deployed via email and 74% of organizations suffered from a successful phishing attack (Proofpoint state of the Phish report 2021). These numbers will continue to rise if we don’t educate ourselves on phishing emails.  Over time, cybercriminals are becoming more sophisticated ...

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Mobile Malware: 3 common threats

Mobile Malware: 3 common threats

Mobile Malware: 3 common threats With mobile phones becoming an integral part of our daily life and with many shifting from desktops to mobile devices as their main way of computing, cybercriminals are following along. Unfortunately, the threats posed by mobile malware are evolving and becoming more sophisticated than ever, making them one of the rising cyber threats at this time. Cybercriminals are in constant search of sensitive data, and when such data is detected on a device, they will try their best to gain access through the device’s security flaws. Unfortunately, many do not educate themselves about the risks ...

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cyber security in smart cities: 4 Major Cyberthreats

cyber security in smart cities: 4 Major Cyberthreats

cyber security in smart cities With the increasing number of people moving from rural to urban areas, Smart cities have become the main attraction for many. and talking about cyber security in smart city has become the biggest concern in the digital transformation cases and issues. The concept of Smart cities began between 1960 and 1970, but countries started prioritizing this idea in 2010. Yokohama, Japan, was the first city to be designated as a smart city demonstrator in 2010, two years later, Barcelona introduced data-driven urban services, such as public transportation, waste management, and street lighting, Cities are becoming ...

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Enterprise Messaging Gateway: 2023 Full guideline

Enterprise Messaging Gateway: 2023 Full guideline

Enterprise Messaging Gateway Did you search before about Enterprise Messaging Gateway? this is a full guide to understand What is it? And what are its types?  With technology evolving day by day, new developments are being made to align with today’s fast-paced society and especially with remote work culture where we don’t meet people as often as we used to. Any business or organization must take this into consideration to keep up with the current trends. One of the notable evolvements that occurred is the means of communication. The way we communicate with one another changes as technology evolves.   Calls, ...

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The 5 Major Cybersecurity Threats Against the Healthcare Industry

The 5 Major Cybersecurity Threats Against the Healthcare Industry

Cybersecurity Threats Against the Healthcare Industry The healthcare industry is known for being one of the primary targets for cybercriminals, and by 2020 it was ranked as the seventh most attacked sector of Cybersecurity Threats. Unfortunately, hospitals, clinics, and medical laboratories have experienced a rise in these attacks in the last two years. And with the recent pandemic, cybercriminals took advantage of this event and launched many of their destructive plans. These attacks are mainly motivated by financial gain. They either sell the stolen data or request ransom money from their victims to enable them back access to their data. ...

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