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47% of Organizations Have Dealt With Deepfake Attacks

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47% of Organizations Have Dealt With Deepfake Attacks

According to a recent iProov report, the risk of deepfakes is rising with almost half of organizations (47%) having encountered a deepfake and three-quarters of them (70%) believing deepfake attacks which are created using generative AI tools, will have a high impact on their organizations. Sixty-eight percent believe that while it’s impactful at creating cybersecurity threats, more (84%) find it’s instrumental in protecting against them.  While organizations recognize the increased efficiencies that AI can bring,…

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Recognizing National Cybersecurity Awareness Month in 2024

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Recognizing National Cybersecurity Awareness Month in 2024

October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month. Throughout this month, cyber issue awareness is promoted to educate individuals and organizations on the importance of cybersecurity.  This year has seen notable cyber threats, making cyber awareness and preparedness essential. Here, cyber leaders share their thoughts on cybersecurity and the threat landscape.  National Cybersecurity Awareness Month: Security leaders discuss  Karl Holmqvist, Founder and CEO at Lastwall:  “We stand at a pivotal moment in cybersecurity, where we must confront…

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Combating cyber threats with zero trust and supply chain security

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Combating cyber threats with zero trust and supply chain security

The cyber threat landscape is growing more complex and challenging to contend with, exacerbated by advancements in artificial intelligence and increasingly sophisticated cyber criminals. The volume and severity of attacks are increasing in tandem; Keeper Security’s 2024 Insight Report revealed that 92% of IT security leaders have seen an increase in cyber attacks year-over-year.  Among the most pervasive threats to enterprises today are software supply chain attacks. The 2024 Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report revealed…

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Balancing Risk and Innovation – A CISO Perspective

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Balancing Risk and Innovation – A CISO Perspective

In this episode of The Security Podcasts featuring Jill Knesek, CISO of Blackline, and former FBI Special Agent in the Cyber Crime Squad, we talk about balancing risk & innovation from a CISO’s perspective. “The message I like to give is we can be both innovative and secure.,” Knesek says. “They’re not mutually exclusive, and they shouldn’t be. By shifting left and embedding strong security practices and controls earlier into our development lifecycle, we can…

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Researchers discovered a new phishing kit on the dark web

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Researchers discovered a new phishing kit on the dark web

Researchers at SlashNext discovered a new phishing kit on the dark web. This phishing kit, known as FishXProxy Phishing Kit, starts with uniquely generated links that can evade initial suspicion. Cybercriminals on underground forums are advertising this kit as “The Ultimate Powerful Phishing Toolkit” due to the sophisticated tools it provides. Capabilities this phishing kit provides includes: Sophisticated antibot systems that utilize Cloudfare’s CAPTCHA and filter out security measures Redirection abilities that obscure intended destinations Page…

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The new normal: How to embrace a cultural approach to zero trust

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The new normal: How to embrace a cultural approach to zero trust

Today’s bad actors are increasingly ruthless and hostile. With the threat landscape ever evolving, combating increasingly sophisticated attacks necessitates a shift in focus from tools to culture. As social engineering schemes and AI-driven threats ramp up, it becomes increasingly evident that a modern, successful cyber defense requires a comprehensive, holistic approach — one that accounts for technology principles alongside human awareness and behavior.   Cyber resilience can no longer be achieved by implementing new security…

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Unleashing the potential of investigative techniques

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Unleashing the potential of investigative techniques

In the realm of executive protection, the necessity to expect and defuse potential threats is paramount. Whether tasked with safeguarding high-profile individuals, corporate leaders or dignitaries, professionals in this field must possess a versatile skill set that transcends mere physical security measures. Among the array of skills they carry, the skill to conduct thorough investigations emerges as a cornerstone in optimizing executive protection. Drawing inspiration from the realm of investigative work and armed with resources…

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Ava Turner Leone | Women in Security 2024

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Ava Turner Leone | Women in Security 2024

Thriving in security When Ava Turner Leone first entered the workforce as an officer manager for an import customs brokerage firm, she couldn’t have imagined where her career would take her over the next 26 years. “Early on my career really was happenstance, it was completely kind of unplanned in terms of what direction that I was going, I didn’t know what I wanted to do or where I was headed,” Turner Leone says. Her…

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AI arms race: Cybersecurity defenders in the age of evolving threats

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AI arms race: Cybersecurity defenders in the age of evolving threats

As web application cyberattacks surge, defenders are on the frontline of an ever-evolving battlefield. With adversaries leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) to sharpen their assaults, defenders face unprecedented challenges. However, AI isn’t just empowering attackers — it’s also emerging as a crucial ally for defenders. Organizations can use AI’s capabilities and implement strong security training to identify and neutralize threats.  Rest assured, the rise in web application attacks signifies a persistent shift rather than a passing…

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Risk management and mobile devices

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Risk management and mobile devices

In this episode of The Security Podcasts featuring Jim Coyle, U.S. Public Sector Chief Technology Officer at Lookout, we discuss what organizations can do to manage mobile device risks. “A lot of the conversations that we have, most people are under the assumption that having a mobile device management — or some kind of management software on their mobile device — will stop all of these various different threats that we see today. Whether it’s…

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