Why this liberal arts professor hosts competition events for students of all majors: “Cybersecurity is for everyone, and we all have to do our part to develop holistic and effective solutions that ...

Keen to the importance of not simply clicking on any email I receive in my inbox, I recently received a message with a subject line I could not resist: “Kevin Mitnick Security Awareness Training.” For ...

“Although AI is often touted as a game‑changer for the social‑engineering landscape, in the context of phishing, most threat ...

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On average, Microsoft processes over 100 trillion signals every day, blocks approximately 4.5 million new malware attempts, screens 5 billion emails for malware and phishing, and scrutinizes ...

This technology is improving and your company will suffer as a result. Here’s what you need to know. How can organizations protect against A.I.-based social engineering? To mitigate the risk of ...

Earlier this year, we explored the widening gap between email security and compliance. It’s a gap that exists not because the threats are unclear or the risks misunderstood, but because the language ...

Join our daily and weekly newsletters for the latest updates and exclusive content on industry-leading AI coverage. Learn More In the current threat landscape, employees who can’t pinpoint phishing ...

Social engineering attacks are one of the most dangerous forms of cyberattacks due to their ability to compromise the human element first. Threat actors often use social engineering tactics to gain a ...

Rebecca Torchia is a web editor for EdTech: Focus on K–12. Previously, she has produced podcasts and written for several publications in Maryland, Washington, D.C., and her hometown of Pittsburgh.

Social Engineering Attacks Surge in 2025, Becoming Top Cybersecurity Threat Your email has been sent A new report from Palo Alto Networks’ Unit 42 highlights how attackers are shifting away from ...