Artificial Intelligence: How It Can Target Your Firm's Cybersecurity Defenses
Lawyers are increasingly using AI, but there is a dark side to AI when it comes to law firm security.
AI cyberattacks are more sophisticated and harder to spot, creating a challenge for cybersecurity in law firms.
Generative AI helping criminals create more sophisticated cyber attacks'
Generative AI tools like ChatGPT are being used by cybercriminals to create more convincing scams.
AI is also being used to help boost cyber defenses by identifying evolving threats.
The use of AI to create and spread disinformation is seen as a key threat in the future.
How to avoid fraud, scams, and phishing attempts this shopping season
During the month of November, online shopping days like Black Friday and Cyber Monday were launched in a different format to support local businesses.
Cybercriminals take advantage of the holiday shopping season to steal information and funds.
Protect yourself by sticking to reputable websites, avoiding unfamiliar links, verifying discount ads on social media, being cautious of phishing attempts, and ensuring website security.
Proof of Concept Exploit Publicly Available for Critical Windows SmartScreen Flaw
A proof of concept exploit is now available for a critical zero-day vulnerability in Windows SmartScreen technology.
The vulnerability allows attackers to bypass Windows Defender SmartScreen checks without triggering alerts.
Organizations should address this bug promptly to mitigate the risk of phishing attacks and malware distribution.
Royal Mail cyber security still a mess, say infosec sleuths
UK's Royal Mail has left an open redirect flaw on one of its sites, potentially exposing customers to malware and phishing attacks.
Open redirects allow attackers to use a legitimate website to redirect users to a malicious website, stealing credentials and downloading malware.
Cybernews has informed Royal Mail of the flaw, but the company has not responded.