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72% of Senior Executives Unprepared for Cyberattacks โ Here’s What They Can Do
๐จ 72% of Executives Don’t Know What to Do During a Cyberattack โ Do You?
A recent survey found that 72% of global CEOs admit to feeling unprepared during a cyber crisis! ๐ฑ They rely heavily on their CISOs but often fail to engage proactively. This gap in cybersecurity governance is putting companies at risk.
๐ Proactive engagement from senior leadership is crucial. Without it, your organization may face delays in decision-making during critical moments.
๐ก๏ธ Strengthen your organizationโs cybersecurity with tools that prepare your team for real-world attacks โ AUMINT.io has the solution.
Click to learn how AUMINT.io can help you stay ahead of threats
#Cybersecurity #Leadership #Cyberattack #CISO #DataSecurity #RiskManagement #ExecutiveLeadership #AI #AUMINTio #BusinessContinuity
Healthcare Under Siege: Two New Ransomware Attacks Expose 200,000+ Patient Records
๐จ 200,000+ Healthcare Records Leaked โ Again.
Two new ransomware attacks hit:
๐๏ธ Alabama Ophthalmology Associates
๐ Bell Ambulance (WI)
Data stolen included:
โ ๏ธ SSNs
๐ฉบ Medical histories
๐ณ Insurance & financial records
Medusa & BianLian are behind it โ no zero-days, just social engineering.
If you work in healthcare IT or compliance:
โ You donโt need more dashboards
โ You need real-world simulations
๐ก AUMINT Trident simulates exactly how attackers get in โ and shows your weakest links.
๐ 15-minute demo for healthcare orgs: https://calendly.com/aumint/aumint-intro
#HealthcareCybersecurity #Ransomware #Medusa #BianLian #Trident #AUMINT #HIPAA #CyberAwareness #SocialEngineering #PhishingSimulation #HITRUST
DragonForce Breaches Major UK Retailers โ And Exposes a Bigger Enterprise Threat
๐จ DragonForce Just Breached M&S, Co-op & Harrods โ Using Nothing But Social Engineering.
๐คฏ It started with a help desk call
๐ Ended with stolen credentials + ยฃ30M in losses
๐ฅ The human layer is now the primary attack surface
โ๏ธ DragonForce operates as a RaaS cartel โ and they’re scaling
๐ง AUMINTโs Trident trains, simulates, and defends against exactly these attacks
๐ Donโt wait for the breach โ simulate it: https://calendly.com/aumint/aumint-intro
#DragonForce #SocialEngineering #Ransomware #Cybersecurity #LLMSecurity #CISO #Trident #AUMINT
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This is the new normal:
โ No exploit kits
โ No zero-days
โ Just one persuasive phone call
Social engineering has outpaced most technical defenses โ especially at the help desk.
๐ How are you protecting your human endpoints today?
#CyberAwareness #HelpDeskSecurity #AUMINT #RaaS #Trident #NCSC #RetailSecurity
The Human Factor: Cybersecurity’s Greatest Vulnerability
๐ Human Error: The Achilles’ Heel of Cybersecurity
๐ง Despite advanced security systems, human error remains the leading cause of cyber breaches.
๐ฏ Social engineering tactics exploit trust and manipulate individuals into compromising security.
๐ Regular employee training and awareness are crucial in recognizing and thwarting these deceptive strategies.
๐ Implementing robust verification processes adds an essential layer of defense against manipulation.
๐ผ At AUMINT.io, we provide tailored solutions to strengthen your organization’s human firewall.
๐ Book a free strategy session to enhance your cybersecurity posture.
#CyberSecurity #HumanError #SocialEngineering #AUMINT #EmployeeTraining #RiskManagement
When Your CEO Isnโt Your CEO: The Deepfake Wake-Up Call for Enterprise Security
๐ญ Deepfake Deception: When Your CEO Isn’t Real
๐น A finance executive receives a video call from their CEO, urgently requesting a fund transfer.
๐ง The face and voice are convincing, but it’s a deepfakeโa sophisticated AI-generated impersonation.
โ ๏ธ Deepfakes have become alarmingly accessible, with creation costs dropping from ยฃ20,000 to ยฃ20 in a year.
๐ Even trained professionals struggle to detect them; in finance industry tests, 50% failed to identify deepfakes.
๐ This isn’t just a cybersecurity issue; it’s a paradigm shift requiring comprehensive strategies encompassing identity verification, secure communications, and rapid response protocols.
๐ผ At AUMINT.io, we provide tailored solutions to help organizations recognize and combat deepfake threats effectively.
๐ Book a free strategy session to fortify your defenses against this emerging menace.
#CyberSecurity #DeepfakeThreat #IdentityVerification #AUMINT #CISO #RiskManagement
The Human Firewall: Strengthening Your Business Against Social Engineering Attacks
๐ Social Engineering: The Hidden Threat to Your Business
๐ฏ Cybercriminals are shifting focus from systems to people, exploiting human psychology to breach security.
๐ง Phishing emails, deceptive phone calls, and baiting tactics are on the rise, targeting unsuspecting employees.
๐ก๏ธ Employee training and robust verification protocols are essential defenses against these manipulative attacks.
๐ผ At AUMINT.io, we provide tailored solutions to strengthen your human firewall.
๐ Book a free strategy session to fortify your business against social engineering threats.
#CyberSecurity #SocialEngineering #EmployeeTraining #AUMINT #CISO #RiskManagement
When Cybercriminals Play Cop: The Rise of Authority Impersonation Scams
๐จ Cybercriminals Impersonate Police to Deceive Banks
๐ง A recent surge in scams involves fraudsters sending emails that appear to be from law enforcement, instructing banks to freeze accounts or transfer funds.
๐ These emails are meticulously crafted, featuring official logos, legal terminology, and urgent directives, making them highly convincing.
โ ๏ธ The exploitation of authority and urgency can lead to hasty decisions, resulting in significant financial losses and reputational damage.
๐ก๏ธ Financial institutions must implement robust verification protocols and provide ongoing employee training to recognize and counteract these sophisticated scams.
๐ผ At AUMINT.io, we offer tailored solutions to help your organization detect and prevent authority impersonation fraud.
๐ Book a free strategy session to safeguard your institution against evolving cyber threats.
#CyberSecurity #SocialEngineering #AuthorityImpersonation #BankFraud #EmployeeTraining #AUMINT #FinancialSecurity #CISO #RiskManagement
Cybercriminals exploit AI to target small businesses
๐จ Cybercriminals exploit AI to target small businesses
๐ฏ Small businesses are increasingly targeted by cybercriminals using AI-driven deepfake scams.
๐ These attacks involve impersonating trusted figures to deceive employees and extract sensitive data.
๐ฅ The financial and reputational damage can be devastating, often leading to operational shutdowns.
๐ก๏ธ AUMINT.io offers tailored cybersecurity solutions to help SMEs detect and prevent such threats.
๐ Protect your business today by consulting with our experts.
#CyberSecurity #SMEs #AIThreats #DeepfakeScams #AUMINTio
The Password Illusion: Why Strong Passwords Alone Wonโt Save You
๐ Strong Passwords Aren’t Enough Anymore
๐จ Think your complex password keeps you safe? Think again.
๐ฏ Cybercriminals now use sophisticated phishing and social engineering tactics to bypass even the strongest passwords.
๐ป Malware like keyloggers silently infiltrate systems, capturing sensitive data without detection.
๐ Data breaches expose personal information, leading to identity theft and financial fraud.
๐ก๏ธ A multi-layered security approach is essential: MFA, regular updates, password managers, and cybersecurity training.
๐ผ At AUMINT.io, we provide comprehensive solutions to safeguard your digital assets.
๐ Book a free strategy session to fortify your defenses against evolving cyber threats.
#CyberSecurity #PasswordSecurity #Phishing #SocialEngineering #DataBreach #Malware #MFA #AUMINT #CISO #ITSecurity
The Human Factor: Why Social Engineering Remains a Top Cyber Threat
๐ง Social Engineering: The Human Side of Cyber Threats
๐ Despite advanced security systems, human error remains a leading cause of data breaches.
๐ฏ Cybercriminals exploit trust and authority, using tactics like phishing and impersonation to deceive employees.
๐ง A well-crafted email or a convincing phone call can bypass technical defenses, granting attackers access to sensitive information.
๐จ The fallout? Financial loss, compromised data, and damaged reputations.
๐ก๏ธ Combatting this requires more than just technology; it demands informed and vigilant employees.
๐ Regular training, clear policies, and simulated attacks can bolster your team’s resilience.
๐ผ At AUMINT.io, we provide tailored solutions to strengthen your human firewall.
๐ Book a free strategy session to safeguard your organization against social engineering threats.
#CyberSecurity #SocialEngineering #HumanFirewall #EmployeeTraining #AUMINT #DataProtection #Phishing #SecurityAwareness #CISO #ITSecurity
Exploiting Human Nature: Why Social Engineering Keeps Beating Tech
๐ง Hack the Human: Social Engineering Is Evolving Fast
๐จ Itโs not your firewall or MFA that’s getting bypassed โ it’s your employees.
๐ฌ Attackers donโt just exploit tech gaps. They exploit behavior, emotions, and decision-making.
๐ค With AI, cybercriminals now create hyper-personalized attacks that mimic internal tone and authority.
๐จ That โurgent CFO messageโ? It looks legit โ until a wire transfer vanishes.
โ ๏ธ Human instincts like trust and urgency are being weaponized against companies every single day.
๐ก Thatโs why AUMINT.io focuses on training behavioral immunity, not just checking security boxes.
๐งฉ Our simulations teach your team to think like attackers and spot the subtle red flags before damage is done.
๐ Social engineering will always evolve. So must your people.
๐ฏ Book your free strategy session now to outsmart social engineering at its source โ human behavior.
#CyberSecurity #SocialEngineering #HumanFirewall #SecurityAwareness #AUMINT #BehavioralTraining #AIThreats #SecurityLeaders #CISO #ITSecurity #Infosec
1.7 Billion Passwords Dumped โ Why 2025 Just Became a Turning Point for Cybersecurity
๐ 1.7 Billion Passwords Just Got Dumped Online
๐จ One of the largest password leaks in history just hit โ and it’s not old data.
๐ฅ 1.7 billion recent, active passwords collected via infostealer malware have been dumped, exposing users and enterprises alike to massive credential-based attacks.
๐ง Whatโs scarier? These aren’t just usernames and passwords. They’re fully packaged by cybercriminals into AI-powered dashboards ready to launch phishing, credential stuffing, and social engineering attacks in minutes.
๐ Many of these passwords are tied to enterprise logins, SaaS platforms, and cloud tools โ meaning one exposed employee account can lead to full-scale breaches.
๐ก๏ธ AUMINT.io helps companies get ahead by simulating these attacks internally, training teams, and identifying the exact weak spots infostealers exploit.
๐ฅ This isnโt the time to play defense. Itโs time to go proactive.
๐ Book your free strategy session to see how AUMINT.io can secure your most vulnerable access points.
#CyberSecurity #Infostealer #Passwords #Phishing #CISO #ITSecurity #AUMINT #SocialEngineering #DataBreach #HumanFactor