Social Engineering

Social engineering is one of the most important cybersecurity topics schools can teach today. Instead of starting with firewalls or software vulnerabilities, many cyber incidents begin when someone receives a convincing message and responds too quickly. Social engineering uses human interaction and persuasion to gain information or access. For K-12 […]

How to Help School Students Defend Against Social Engineering

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In Episode S8E4 of the Brilliance Security Magazine Podcast, host Steven Bowcut sits down with Dr. Catherine Knibbs, CEO of Children and Tech, trained child cyber trauma psychotherapist, author, and pioneer of Cybertrauma Theory. Fresh off being named one of the world’s Top 20 Most Inspiring Women in Cyber for […]

Children, Trauma, and the Hidden Costs of Digital Life

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Executive protection has always been a physical discipline. Motorcades, residential security, and advance teams. But the threats that create the most physical risk today often start with something nobody in the security detail can see: a data broker profile, an old Strava route, or a tagged photo on a teenager’s […]

How Digital Exposure Turns Executive Families Into Physical Security Risks

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Dealing with a loved one’s death is a difficult and vulnerable time. Unfortunately, cybercriminals and fraudsters can exploit this period to manipulate grieving families and benefit from the estate. Understanding the mechanisms behind these attempts can help a deceased person’s family and loved ones protect themselves from cyberattacks. How Attackers […]

Social Engineering the Bereaved: How Attackers Exploit Grief to Compromise ...

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As artificial intelligence becomes more sophisticated, so too do the tools used by cybercriminals. One of the most alarming developments in recent years is the rise of AI-enhanced social engineering—a fusion of psychological manipulation and machine learning that poses a serious threat to individuals and small businesses alike. In this, […]

Understanding AI-Enhanced Social Engineering

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Michael Silbernagel, Senior Security Analyst at SysGen Businesses are currently dealing with an increasing rate of data within their organization, from confidential client information to internal documents that are relied upon for operation efficiency, businesses have a growing need to strengthen their cybersecurity protocols. Today, businesses face three key security […]

Enhance Your Security Measures with Social Engineering Solutions

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