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Hacking Humans

Awareness, behavior, & beyond.

May 23, 2024
Perry Carpenter from KnowBe4 and Dr. Jessica Barker from Cygenta discuss human risk, relationship scams, social engineering, Phorpiex botnet distributing LockBit 3.0 ransomware, and the story of Paul Raffile getting fired from Facebook before starting. The episode covers email warnings, account security, scams targeting young men, security coaches, human-centric cybersecurity, and empowering individuals for effective cybersecurity.
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Quick takeaways

  • Understanding the human side of cybersecurity is crucial for addressing breaches and cyber attacks.
  • Empathy and trust are key in promoting cybersecurity awareness and incident reporting.

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The Importance of Understanding the Human Side of Cybersecurity

Understanding the human side of cybersecurity is crucial as people are targeted in cyber attacks, making up 70-90% of breaches. Historically, the focus has been more on technology, but the shift is happening towards recognizing the significance of human behavior in cybersecurity. It is essential to empower individuals, raise self-efficacy, and create a safe space for reporting incidents.

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