A deepfake can cost $1.33 to create, but the projected economic loss from this technology is already hitting a trillion dollars. The threat is no longer theoretical—it's a $25 million wire transfer in Hong Kong, triggered by a sophisticated deepfake video. As leaders, we've invested heavily in technological defenses, but we’ve overlooked the real target: human emotion. Deepfakes and social engineering don't breach firewalls; they exploit fear, urgency, curiosity, and our desire to trust. With...
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A deepfake can cost $1.33 to create, but the projected economic loss from this technology is already hitting a trillion dollars. The threat is no longer theoretical—it's a $25 million wire transfer in Hong Kong, triggered by a sophisticated deepfake video. As leaders, we've invested heavily in technological defenses, but we’ve overlooked the real target: human emotion. Deepfakes and social engineering don't breach firewalls; they exploit fear, urgency, curiosity, and our desire to trust. With...
Episode 34: How to Build your Human Firewalls: Getting Secure with Chris Hadnagy
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Episode 34: How to Build your Human Firewalls: Getting Secure with Chris Hadnagy
Join us for an engaging episode of the EQ Elevator podcast. We delve into the world of social engineering with expert Chris Hadnagy. Chris Hadnagy is the President and CEO of Social-Engineer, Inc. He has spent the last 16 years in security and technology, specializing in understanding the ways in which malicious attackers are able to exploit human weaknesses to obtain access to information and resources through manipulation and deceit. Chris shares valuable insights on the connection ...
Thrive with EQ Leadership's Playbook!
A deepfake can cost $1.33 to create, but the projected economic loss from this technology is already hitting a trillion dollars. The threat is no longer theoretical—it's a $25 million wire transfer in Hong Kong, triggered by a sophisticated deepfake video. As leaders, we've invested heavily in technological defenses, but we’ve overlooked the real target: human emotion. Deepfakes and social engineering don't breach firewalls; they exploit fear, urgency, curiosity, and our desire to trust. With...
