Social Engineering Attacks Hacking Humans Today

Earlier this year, SlashNext debuted “Phish Stories,” a videocast and podcast series during which cybersecurity experts discuss new zero-hour phishing attacks before a live audience of CISOs, CSOs and cybersecurity professionals. In Episode Two, Zero-H… Continue reading Social Engineering Attacks Hacking Humans Today

Next-Gen Protection Essential to Prevent Evolving Phishing Attacks 

In early February, SlashNext debuted “Phish Stories,” a videocast and podcast series designed to educate cybersecurity professionals about the latest, most innovative phishing attacks challenging businesses today.     In each episode, cybersecurity exp… Continue reading Next-Gen Protection Essential to Prevent Evolving Phishing Attacks 

As Phishing Attacks Increase in Success, SlashNext Spear Phishing Detection Rates Highest Among Key Vendors

Cybercriminals are using automation and AI to increase the likelihood of compromising a target. What was once spray and pray bulk phishing attacks are now mass quantities of highly target spear-phishing attacks. According to Gartner, a dramatic increas… Continue reading As Phishing Attacks Increase in Success, SlashNext Spear Phishing Detection Rates Highest Among Key Vendors

SMiShing Spawns the Need for a Better AI Mobile Phishing Defense

There has been a 600 percent increase in mobile SMS phishing attacks (also known as SMiShing) in 2020, and there is no end in sight. We’ve seen creative scammers use AI to send text messages with fake tracking codes and delivery preference updates that… Continue reading SMiShing Spawns the Need for a Better AI Mobile Phishing Defense

Phishing Will Continue Wreak Havoc in 2021—Make Sure You’re Ready

The number one cause of a cybersecurity breach is phishing, and this year the average cost of a corporate breach was $2.8 million, making phishing big business. Yet, many organizations do not see phishing as their biggest concern and do not use the lat… Continue reading Phishing Will Continue Wreak Havoc in 2021—Make Sure You’re Ready

Phishing Attacks on Your Brand are Unrelenting, AI is the Only Way to Fight Back

When it comes to detecting phishing and social engineering threats, slow response times are detrimental. Automate online brand protection to take down more malicious brand content in less time.
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AI and ML Leads the Trend in Technologies that will Fill the Cybersecurity Skills Gaps

As the shortage of skilled cybersecurity professionals intersects with the change and sophistication of the threat landscape, AI and ML will be leveraged to fill the gaps, according to a new Osterman survey and report. The Osterman report looked at sec… Continue reading AI and ML Leads the Trend in Technologies that will Fill the Cybersecurity Skills Gaps

Four Days to the Election— Don’t Fall for These Phishing Scams

With the Presidential election just a few days away, bad actors are ramping up their efforts to lure in victims with phishing attacks designed to harvest credentials and personal information that could lead to the next large-scale breach. The threat is… Continue reading Four Days to the Election— Don’t Fall for These Phishing Scams