Ep. 264 - The SE ETC Series - TicketMaster Healthcare and Threat Actors
Jun 24, 2024
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The podcast covers a recent Ticketmaster data breach, cyber attacks on healthcare institutions, and advancements in AI-driven social engineering tactics like deepfake technology. Actionable tips for cybersecurity measures are highlighted, emphasizing the need for data protection and password security.
Implement hybrid phishing services to identify scam vulnerabilities and leverage AI for deepfake defense.
Increase vigilance post-Ticketmaster breach, address healthcare cyber threats, and defend against deepfake scams with AI technologies.
Deep dives
Hybrid Service and AI/Deepfake Social Engineering
One key point discussed in the podcast episode was the introduction of the hybrid service by Social Engineer, where a phishing email is sent to assess vulnerability to scams. Additionally, the company is focusing on artificial intelligence and deepfake social engineering techniques to analyze vulnerability further. These services offer clients insights into potential security risks and help in understanding the evolving cybersecurity landscape.
Ticketmaster Breach and Cyber Attacks on Healthcare Institutions
The podcast highlighted the repercussions of the Ticketmaster breach, with 560 million records compromised, emphasizing the importance of heightened vigilance and password changes. Moreover, there was a discussion on the increasing cyber attacks targeting healthcare institutions, attributing their vulnerability to the size, reliance on technology, and sensitive data they possess. These attacks have exposed patient records and necessitated stringent security measures to safeguard critical information.
Deepfake Scams and Partnership with Identify for AI Defense
The episode shed light on the prevalence of deepfake scams, citing a case where a company faced a $511,000 loss due to a sophisticated deepfake CFO impersonation. This incident underscores the rising threat of AI-fueled scams and the need for vigilant awareness to combat such attacks. Additionally, the partnership with Identify, focusing on AI and deepfake defense, signifies a proactive approach to address evolving cyber threats, advocating for human-based multi-factor authentication systems as a defense strategy.
Welcome to the Social-Engineer Podcast: The SE Etc. Series. This series will be hosted by Chris Hadnagy, CEO of Social-Engineer LLC, and The Innocent Lives Foundation, as well as Social-Engineer.Org and The Institute for Social Engineering. Join Chris as he discusses topics and news pertaining to the world of Social Engineering. [June 24, 2024]