What’s your top security concern?

Phishing attacks are undoubtedly on the rise. Fortunately, there is something you and only you can do about it: to avoid becoming a victim of these attacks. When these attackers successfully steal money, they will continue their malicious activities even further. Meanwhile, watch out for MFA fails and fake Google ads that contain malware. And don’t forget your Personal Identifier and use it when you’re unsure. ... or even when you’re sure. Don’t part with your money so easily.

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Daniel Masterson, Ai Courtrie Buson & Bard Gee
January 24, 2025

Weekly newsletter of Hexagon Center

for the week January 19, 2025, 56th edition

☝️ TOP STORY

Phishing attacks are on the rise and generative AI is playing a critical role in amplifying these attacks.

Legacy MFA is easily bypassed by cybercriminals, leading to increased ransomware attacks and data breaches. Generative AI is used to create highly convincing phishing emails.

🤷‍♀️ What now?: Organizations need to adopt next-generation MFA solutions that are more resistant to phishing attacks.

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Sometimes working on the next edition makes us think that there is nothing new we can talk about. However, invariably, as the week wears on, it just becomes clearer and clearer what the important element of this week‘s news.

Always be vigilant.

With so much potential in our hands, it takes a lot of work to carry out the mission of Hexagon Center. We are glad that you are with us as we take on this important tasks. Remember, paying ransom or getting victimized by these threat actors are pretty much empowering them to do more. Don’t fall for it.

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Glossary/Legend:

  • Malware - A software that is specifically designed to disrupt, damage, or gain unauthorized access to a computer system.

  • Cyberattack - A malicious attempt to gain unauthorized access to a computer system, network, or device. The goal of a cyberattack is to disrupt or damage the target, or to steal data, intellectual property, or money.

  • Ransomware - A type of malware that locks or encrypts a victim's files and demands a ransom payment to unlock and decrypt them. Ransomware can infect a variety of devices, including computers, smartphones, printers, and more.

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