In the past decade, social engineering attacks have become more sophisticated and prevalent than ever. From AI voice impersonation to deepfake video calls, cybercriminals are leveraging the latest technology to make their scams increasingly convincing. Despite growing awareness of these threats, social engineering remains one of the most successful attack methods because it exploits something technology can't secure—human psychology.
More than 70% of successful breaches start with social engineering attacks. Whether you're a business professional, student, or retiree, understanding how these scams work is your first line of defense.
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Unit21 launched its new scams solution that helps financial institutions and fintechs detect and stop scams before they cause financial harm. Using AI automation, the new solution can be integrated into a fraud team’s workflow to accelerate investigations and response times while also incorporating IP insights and consortium signals to prevent and detect scams before they hit consumer financial accounts. Advancements in technology have allowed criminals to scam consumers and businesses at unprecedented speed and … More →
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