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The Rise of Targeted Cyber Attacks on Families Securely HERS a Cybersecurity Podcast for Women. SecurelyHERS.com
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In today's interconnected world, everyone is a potential target, but those with higher stakes can often become the primary focus of cyber adversaries.
Before we dive in, here's a sobering statistic. In a recent study, over 60% of high-level executives reported that they or their organizations had been the victims of a cyber-attack or data breach. But more alarmingly, a significant portion admitted that their families were also targeted in some form. Today we'll explore why and how.
The classic technique we've all heard about: Phishing. But now, attackers have a more sinister version tailored for their high-profile targets: Spear Phishing. Instead of casting a wide net, they're targeting their 'spear' with pinpoint precision. Let's unravel this. https://SecurelyHERS.com
In today's interconnected world, everyone is a potential target, but those with higher stakes can often become the primary focus of cyber adversaries.
Before we dive in, here's a sobering statistic. In a recent study, over 60% of high-level executives reported that they or their organizations had been the victims of a cyber-attack or data breach. But more alarmingly, a significant portion admitted that their families were also targeted in some form. Today we'll explore why and how.
The classic technique we've all heard about: Phishing. But now, attackers have a more sinister version tailored for their high-profile targets: Spear Phishing. Instead of casting a wide net, they're targeting their 'spear' with pinpoint precision. Let's unravel this. https://SecurelyHERS.com
6 min