The UN estimates that more than 120k victims are held captive in Myanmar, enduring unimaginable suffering. punishments, including physical violence and even death. . #MyanmarCrisis #VictimsOfTrafficking #UnmaskingScammers
Gaslighting, Social Engineering and more are all part of the Scammer's playbook. During the "get to know you phase," Scammers gain your trust, build rapport, and learn things about you they'll one day use against you. If later, once they've pivoted to needs for money (sick family member, etc.) or surefire "investment opportunities," you begin to show signs of being suspicious, there are 5 distinct tactics they employ against you. When you see signs of any of these - it's time to run. Remember, you're not the only person they're Scamming - they know how to play victims - unless you know how not to be played.
Human error is the leading contributor to corporate data breaches (up to 88%), which occurred an average of 8.8 times each day in 2023, costing companies an average of $9.48 million per event. Cybercriminals target the cyber threat unaware, the disengaged and the disgruntled employee populations, and it only takes one to bring an entire company down. The threat landscape has grown exponentially, is how you treat your staff a leading contributor to your company's cybersecurity risks? The answer, according to research, is YES.
AI voice and video scams are exploding because criminals can now clone a person’s voice from a few seconds of audio and fabricate “live” video that looks like a real Zoom call—then use urgency to force mistakes. Typical plays: a “daughter” sobbing for bail money, a “CEO” ordering a wire, a “support agent” asking for MFA codes, or a “colleague” pitching crypto. Caller ID, emails, and profiles can all be spoofed, so treat any urgent money or credential request as hostile until verified. Slow the moment down: hang up and call back on a known number; ask a pre-agreed safe word; confirm over a second channel (text + Slack + phone); require dual approvals for transfers; and never pay via gift cards or irreversible crypto. Reduce exposure by limiting public voice/video posts, locking privacy settings, and training teams—assume what you say online can be used against you.
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