Going phishing?
While it may seem like an easy hack to thwart, phishing has the potential to cause a great deal of damage. Why is that? Phishing attempts can have varying degrees of accuracy in terms of what we perceive to be convincing. This means that not all of the phishing attacks we see will follow the typical formula of having a variety of typos and other errors. Instead, AI is helping threat actors to craft emails and communications (and even deep fake videos) that are incredibly convincing, and may have your employees questioning whether they are real or not.
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We are excited to share that Jeff Baker, CTO of Socium Solutions, recently completed CMMC training. This certification builds on current industry knowledge, and we are excited to begin to implement these techniques into our day-to-day at Socium. You can read some of the key takeaways in a blog authored by Jeff here.
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The ultimate goal of cybersecurity is to avoid all cyber attacks–a goal that is relatively unattainable with any level of cybersecurity. Even with the best plans in place, cyber criminals are constantly changing their tactics and finding ways to hack into businesses. This being the case, it is crucial to have a plan in place in the case that a successful cyberattack makes it through your defense system. If you have a team of cybersecurity experts in place to help you through the process, they will be able to guide you through the process step by step, however, it is key that you and your company are aware of the general steps that should be taken.
If your company has not prioritized cybersecurity in the past, starting the process can seem daunting. It is crucial to create a plan that will help your company in the face of potential attacks. What risks does your company face? What plans are currently in place? How does your technology compare to current technology? What will you do if your company faces a cyber attack? Keep reading for a list of basic steps to build a cybersecurity plan that will assist you in keeping your people, data, equipment, and assets safe. It’s important to keep in mind that while these are basic steps, a cybersecurity plan is uniquely tailored to your company by a team of cybersecurity experts–there is no one-size-fits-all solution.
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Even with increased awareness of phishing, you and your company are still vulnerable to such attacks. Not only is it important to be aware of the risks, but it is also key that you and your organization are educated on how to avoid potential threats. A team of cybersecurity professionals can help guide you through the process.
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In many cases, we assume that our cyber risk stops at with attacks such as phishing, ransomware, and malware. However, as technology advances, there are a variety of ways in which your business could be at risk.
For example, as we celebrate#WorldPhotoDay, we want to spotlight the dangers that AI-generated content and deepfakes can pose. What does that mean? Imagine you get a text from your boss asking for a gift card to pay a client. That's pretty obviously a phishing scam, and can be easily verified with a quick call to your boss using a trusted phone number. Now, what happens if you have a scheduled video call with your boss and they ask you for a gift card to pay clients during that call? You may see their face, hear their voice, but it could all be a deepfake meant to steal money from the company.
A Man-in-the-Middle (MITM) attack is a general term for when a perpetrator positions himself in a conversation between a user and an application.?
Man-in-the-Middle attacks exploit digital vulnerabilities to intercept and manipulate communications. These attacks pose serious risks to data security. Implementing HTTPS encryption and multi-factor authentication, in addition to maintaining updated software, are critical steps in safeguarding against these pervasive cyber threats.