Cybersecurity
DEF CON’s ‘vishing’ competition shows off social engineering tricks
A soundproof booth and a mic is all it takes DEF CON’s social engineers to extract sensitive data over the phone.
Phishing
Cybersecurity
Report shows URL obfuscators “@” large
Phishers are disguising URLs with @ symbols and long numbers.
Phishing
IT pros see shift to business email compromise ‘3.0’
An Avanan researcher predicts a wave of “3.0” phishing threats.
RSA
Real-time deepfake hacks are coming soon, experts warn, and IT teams need to be ready
“I think we’ll probably see major headlines where people are getting burned by stuff like that, probably in the next six to 12 months,” one expert tells IT Brew.
AI
How audio deepfakes can trick employees into falling for a phish
They’re a “labor of love” requiring effort, but audio deepfakers have had success.
Phishing
University of Cincinnati asks its staff: Can you spot a phishing email?
There’s a new exam going around campus.
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