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Dan Tynan
I Almost Fell for This Online Scam. Why Even Tech Pros Can Be Taken
Our award-winning tech reporter knows a heckuva lot about AI, deepfakes, and the wave of new online fraudsters – and yet there he was, on the phone with the “police” and about to hand over his credit card number. Think this can’t happen to you? A rising number of C-suite execs and IT experts are learning the hard way.
Hiring Remote IT Workers? Beware the Deepfake Frauds
Hundreds of U.S. firms have been infiltrated by foreign nationals posing as U.S. citizens. Now with open-source tools, it’s easier than ever to trick HR.
12 AI Terms You (and Your Flirty Chatbot) Should Know by Now
Generative AI is arguably the greatest technological advance of the digital age. But do you really understand it? Here is a guide to a dozen key GenAI concepts.
15 Cybersecurity Terms You (and Your CEO) Ought to Know by Now
To make an enterprise more secure and a more satisfying place to work, tech pros need to get through to non-cyber colleagues. Translation: Junk the jargon.
Misinformation / Disinformation, Part 1 – The Coming Crisis and Enterprises Most at Risk
Bad actors are using inaccuracies, lies, and sophisticated deepfakes to target organizations. Here’s why enterprises—big and small—must take it seriously.
Worker distraction is on the rise. Digital employee experience (DEX) platforms can help
Long hours and constant distractions are making work life increasingly stressful. Here’s how smart employers are reducing that burden.
Cyber Whistleblowing Is Putting Security Chiefs in the Hot Seat
A 2022 law may spawn a new generation of security whistleblowers. Greater transparency and shared accountability can help make them less necessary.
Inside the Mind of the Elusive Teenage Hacker
The attack on Uber by a 17-year-old hacker is a throwback to the old days of exploits, when attackers sought fame more than fortune. How should CISOs respond?
To Defend Against Vishing, Get Smart
Voice-phishing attackers use urgent calls to trick users into divulging sensitive data and breaking into your network. Here’s how CISOs can be prepared for this popular form of cybercrime.
To Use Cyber Metrics Well, Show Boards the Money
CISOs need to map cybersecurity risk to business risk—and quantify that in a way business leaders and the board will understand.
How Your Enterprise Can Survive a Ransomware Attack
Activating a cyber incident response plan after a cyberattack is crucial, says this tech leader (who learned how the hard way).
How Business Leaders Can Steer Clear of Automotive Hacks
Connected vehicles are a growing attack vector for hackers. When it comes to cybersecurity, commercial fleet owners need to get fast and furious.
How CIOs Can Prevent Employee Burnout
IT leaders face a growing threat: employee burnout. They will need to find ways to make workloads more manageable as employees return to office. Learn more.
Why Security and Automation Belong Together
Security automation tools reduce immediate risks and ease burdens on burned-out workers and chronically understaffed cybersecurity teams.