Organizations across all industries are becoming more reliant on digital technology to get the job done. In this era of digital transformation, technologies such as the Internet of Things (IoT), social media, Machine Learning (ML), big data analytics, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and Augmented Reality (AR) exist to help organizations realize their strategic business objectives.

Security awareness training (SAT) and simulated phishing works to significantly reduce cybersecurity risk. We have the data, customer testimonials and government recommendations to prove it. Social engineering, especially as enabled by email, text messages, the web and phone calls, is involved in the vast majority of cybersecurity attacks. No other root initial access hacking method comes close.

Everybody wants to have a more secure network – and everybody has various tools at their disposal to at least improve the security of their network. But which tool is the best for the job, and where do you start? The answer to this question is somewhat easier (and more structured) for organizations that have to adhere to compliance frameworks (ISO, CMMC, PCI, SOC, …), but a little harder for business that have no such requirements.

Top tips is a weekly column where we highlight what’s trending in the tech world today and list ways to explore these trends. This week, we’re looking at three signs that your device may be infected with crypto malware. Has your computer been acting strange lately? Has the performance tanked out of nowhere, and are you experiencing overheating issues even though you’re not running any particularly demanding tasks at the moment?

ChatGPT impresses everyone with its writing capabilities; however, its proficiency in understanding and generating human-like text has inadvertently empowered threat actors to produce realistic and error-free phishing emails, which can be challenging to detect. The use of ChatGPT in cyberattacks poses a significant threat, particularly for attackers whose first language isn’t English. This tool helps them overcome language barriers, enabling the creation of more convincing phishing content.

The Evolution of Email Threats Email has long been a favored vector for cyber attacks. From the early days of simple phishing scams to the more advanced spear-phishing campaigns, email threats have consistently evolved. However, the integration of AI has brought about a paradigm shift in both the complexity and frequency of these attacks. AI-Powered Phishing Phishing attacks have traditionally relied on mass-distribution strategies, hoping to catch a small percentage of victims.

If you are a cybersecurity professional, it’s hard to ignore the recent shift in the SIEM landscape unless you’ve been living under a rock… or more likely, under the crushing weight of terabytes worth of disconnected SIEM logs. Let’s catch everyone up to speed anyway.