Welcome to CyberHoot’s November Cybersecurity Newsletter!
Cybersecurity never stands still, and neither can we. This month, we’re tackling the cutting-edge trends reshaping how we secure our digital lives and defend against these emerging threats.
We start with Microsoft’s important move toward a passwordless world, as Passkeys come to Windows 11, promising simpler, more efficient, and more secure logins. Then we cover a story where hackers are tricking end users into hacking themselves through clever social engineering tactics. Next we highlight the often-overlooked risk of brand impersonation and the importance of taking down infringing domains before they are weaponized in phishing campaigns targeting your customers. Finally, we dig into OpenAI’s latest findings on how cybercriminals are weaponizing AI to automate scams and supercharge financial fraud.
Read on, stay current, and keep your organization Cyber(Hoot) Smart.
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Microsoft is integrating Passkeys into Windows 11, making passwordless logins simple, secure, and phishing-resistant for users and businesses alike.
Hackers are tricking users into hacking themselves. Learn how these attacks work and how to spot them before it’s too late.
Fraudulent and typo-squatted domains are growing threats that enable phishing and brand impersonation. Learn how domain takedowns protect your organization and customers from online fraud.
OpenAI’s latest threat report reveals how hackers and scam networks are using AI to supercharge phishing, fraud, and social engineering.
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