28/05/2026
This is a great article highlighting the rise of deepfakes and vishing scams, and why something as simple as a “code word” can help prevent social engineering attacks. 🧑💻
While the article focuses on families, the same concept applies to businesses too.
With AI-generated voices becoming more convincing, organisations should be thinking about how they verify urgent requests, payment approvals, and sensitive conversations.🔏
Simple verification steps can make a huge difference when urgency and panic are used as attack tactics.
Definitely worth a look as AI-driven scams continue to evolve. 🔗 https://cybersecurityventures.com/deepfakes-and-vishing-scams-why-every-family-needs-a-code-word/
This week in cybersecurity from the editors at Cybercrime Magazine