Stay ahead of hackers with new tactics to secure identities

TLDR:

• The FBI and CISA issued a joint advisory on new cyber threats and how to mitigate them.
• Cybercriminals are targeting users with advanced phishing attacks and deepfake technology.

The growth in ransomware attacks and data breaches has led to an urgent need for organizations to adjust their cyber defense strategies. Cybercriminals are leveraging Generative AI to launch sophisticated attacks, targeting employees through phishing and social engineering techniques. The use of AI has made phishing attacks more targeted and effective, making them increasingly difficult to detect. Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) and AI-driven tools available on the dark web have simplified the process of launching attacks, making it accessible to individuals with minimal technical knowledge.

CISOs emphasize the importance of adopting phishing-resistant MFA solutions to protect organizations from these evolving threats. Next-generation MFA solutions, such as hardware-based and biometrics-enabled systems, are crucial in mitigating phishing and ransomware attacks. Targeted deployments of next-generation MFA for privileged users, such as system administrators and executives, are recommended to enhance security measures. Implementing these cutting-edge MFA strategies can significantly reduce the risk of successful cyberattacks and safeguard organizations’ data and operations.