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Scams As AI-powered voice cloning turbocharges imposter scams, we sit down with ESET’s Jake Moore to discuss how to hang up on ‘hi-fi’ scam calls – and what the future holds for deepfake detection Cameron Camp 23 Jan 2024 • , 4 min. read Would you fall for a faked call from your CEO asking you to wire money? As our colleague Jake Moore found out, you might. As computers with spare compute cycles get…
Read MoreVideo The job of a CISO is becoming increasingly stressful as cybersecurity chiefs face overwhelming workloads and growing concerns over personal liability for security failings 19 Jan 2024 The job of a chief information security officer (CISO) is becoming increasingly stressful, to the point that some security leaders are seeking out more peaceful career paths. Indeed, as many as 46 percent of CISOs are considering leaving cybersecurity, according to a recent survey. This comes as…
Read MoreA Canadian man who says he’s been falsely charged with orchestrating a complex e-commerce scam is seeking to clear his name. His case appears to involve “triangulation fraud,” which occurs when a consumer purchases something online — from a seller on Amazon or eBay, for example — but the seller doesn’t actually own the item for sale. Instead, the seller purchases the item from an online retailer using stolen payment card data. In this scam,…
Read MoreScams Phone fraud takes a frightening twist as fraudsters can tap into AI to cause serious emotional and financial damage to the victims Phil Muncaster 18 Jan 2024 • , 4 min. read It’s every parent’s worst nightmare. You get a call from an unknown number and on the other end of the line hear your child crying out for help. Then their ‘kidnapper’ comes on the line demanding a ransom or you will never…
Read MoreScams, Digital Security Here are some scams you may encounter on the shopping juggernaut, plus a few simple steps you can take to help safeguard your data while bagging that irresistible deal Phil Muncaster 17 Jan 2024 • , 5 min. read If you’re on social media or use Google Shopping, the chances are you’ve been bombarded with adverts for Temu, a Chinese e-commerce marketplace that offers rock-bottom prices compared to equivalents in the West.…
Read MoreThe rapper and social media personality Punchmade Dev is perhaps best known for his flashy videos singing the praises of a cybercrime lifestyle. With memorable hits such as “Internet Swiping” and “Million Dollar Criminal” earning millions of views, Punchmade has leveraged his considerable following to peddle tutorials on how to commit financial crimes online. But until recently, there wasn’t much to support a conclusion that Punchmade was actually doing the cybercrime things he promotes in…
Read MoreBusiness Security By eliminating these mistakes and blind spots, your organization can take massive strides towards optimizing its use of cloud without exposing itself to cyber-risk Phil Muncaster 16 Jan 2024 • , 5 min. read Cloud computing is an essential component of today’s digital landscape. IT infrastructure, platforms and software are more likely to be delivered today as a service (hence the acronyms IaaS, PaaS and SaaS, respectively) than in a traditional on-premises configuration.…
Read MoreBusiness Security How wearing a ‘sock puppet’ can aid the collection of open source intelligence while insulating the ‘puppeteer’ from risks Mario Micucci 11 Jan 2024 • , 4 min. read In the untold expanse of online information and communication, the ability to find the signal in the noise and discern the authenticity of data and its sources becomes increasingly critical. We’ve previously looked at the mechanics of open source intelligence (OSINT), the practice of…
Read MoreVideo The cryptocurrency rollercoaster never fails to provide a thrilling ride – this week it was a drama surrounding the hack of SEC’s X account right ahead of the much-anticipated decision about Bitcoin ETFs 12 Jan 2024 The US Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) X account was hacked this week to post an unauthorized tweet announcing the approval of spot Bitcoin Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs). The post was up for some 30 minutes and even…
Read MoreMobile Security WhatsApp, Telegram and Signal clones and mods remain a popular vehicle for malware distribution. Don’t get taken for a ride. Phil Muncaster 10 Jan 2024 • , 5 min. read Mobile applications make the world go round. Instant communication services are among the most popular apps on iOS and Android alike – US non-profit operation Signal has an estimated 40 million users, with the figure rising to 700 million for Telegram, another open-source…
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