insider threats

Deepfake Scam or Inside Job? Rethinking the BEC Threat

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Deepfake Scam or Inside Job? Rethinking the BEC Threat

Business email compromise (BEC) attacks continue be successful, with the FBI reporting 21,442 complaints last year and $2.8 billion in losses. As deepfake and voice-cloning technologies become increasingly accessible, criminals are elevating their deception tactics beyond simple text-based communications to include convincing video and audio impersonations of executives. A seemingly authentic Zoom call authorizing a wire transfer carries far more persuasive weight than email or text messages alone. Yet this technological evolution presents security leaders…

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Data Breaches Affect Consumer Trust

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Data Breaches Affect Consumer Trust

Vercara announced the results of its second-annual Consumer Trust & Risk Report. The survey found that breaches in 2024 had less impact on consumers’ trust in brands compared to the previous year (a 6.5% decrease from 62% in 2023 to 58% in 2024). The research reveals that consumers are unaware of the impact of insider threats, and instead assume bad actors are to blame for most attacks. Research found that more than half (58%) of…

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A critical challenge: Understanding and addressing insider threats

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A critical challenge: Understanding and addressing insider threats

In today’s hyper-connected world, insider threats have become one of the most pressing challenges for organizations. While external attacks like ransomware and hacking often dominate the headlines, insider threats posed by employees, contractors, or others with internal access are equally, if not more, dangerous. Whether arising from malice, negligence or coercion, insiders have unparalleled access to sensitive systems and data, making their actions potentially catastrophic. The critical insider security issues organizations face and the actionable…

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Protect small businesses: Addressing security threats and insider risks

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Protect small businesses: Addressing security threats and insider risks

Small businesses face unique security challenges that make them highly vulnerable compared to larger organizations. While large companies often have dedicated teams of cybersecurity experts, fraud examiners, investigators and the resources to implement robust security measures, small businesses typically operate with limited budgets and minimal staff, making them prime targets for a variety of internal and external threats. One of the greatest threats to small businesses comes from within: insider fraud and embezzlement. While the…

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Why insider attacks are indicative of a need for security convergence

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Why insider attacks are indicative of a need for security convergence

What is security convergence? Security convergence is the merging of the two previously distinct practices of physical and cyber security to create a more cohesive and effective security defense against all types of crime. Only 20% of all businesses have fully converged physical and cyber security measures together. This is despite a rapidly growing rate of breaches within businesses, including insider attacks. Many are relying purely on one or the other without considering how they…

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From gates, guns & guards to encryption, endpoints & erasure

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From gates, guns & guards to encryption, endpoints & erasure

Protecting intellectual property remains a concern for all organizations, even as new threats continue to emerge. Whether it’s a military unit establishing a base of operations in denied territory or a business undergoing a considerable liquidity event, the first order of protection is typically establishing “gates.” These walls and physical barriers help protect individuals and their teammates/employees in locations where they lay their heads at night. Most businesses open to the public have Wi-Fi available…

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Addressing increased potential for insider threats with ChatGPT

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Addressing increased potential for insider threats with ChatGPT

Addressing increased potential for insider threats with ChatGPT | Security Magazine This website requires certain cookies to work and uses other cookies to help you have the best experience. By visiting this website, certain cookies have already been set, which you may delete and block. By closing this message or continuing to use our site, you agree to the use of cookies. Visit our updated privacy and cookie policy to learn more. This Website…

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Getting insider risk management right

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Getting insider risk management right

Getting insider risk management right | Security Magazine This website requires certain cookies to work and uses other cookies to help you have the best experience. By visiting this website, certain cookies have already been set, which you may delete and block. By closing this message or continuing to use our site, you agree to the use of cookies. Visit our updated privacy and cookie policy to learn more. This Website Uses CookiesBy closing…

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A human-first approach to minimizing insider threats

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A human-first approach to minimizing insider threats

A human-first approach to minimizing insider threats | Security Magazine This website requires certain cookies to work and uses other cookies to help you have the best experience. By visiting this website, certain cookies have already been set, which you may delete and block. By closing this message or continuing to use our site, you agree to the use of cookies. Visit our updated privacy and cookie policy to learn more. This Website Uses…

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Over half of organizations experienced an insider threat in 2022

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Over half of organizations experienced an insider threat in 2022

Over half of organizations experienced an insider threat in 2022 | Security Magazine This website requires certain cookies to work and uses other cookies to help you have the best experience. By visiting this website, certain cookies have already been set, which you may delete and block. By closing this message or continuing to use our site, you agree to the use of cookies. Visit our updated privacy and cookie policy to learn more. …

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