Take Command Summit Takeaways: Understanding Modern Cyber Attacks | Rapid7 Blog

What you'll learn

• AI-Enhanced Attacks : Friendly Hacker and CEO of SocialProof Security Rachel Tobac highlighted the growing use of AI by attackers, stating, “Eight times out of ten, I’m using AI tools during my attacks.” AI helps create convincing phishing emails and scripts, making attacks more efficient and scalable.
• Voice Cloning and Deepfakes : Attackers are now using AI for voice cloning and deep fakes, making it vital for organizations to verify identities through multiple communication channels. Rachel continued, "We can even do a deep fake, live during a Teams or Zoom call to trick somebody."
• Cloud Vulnerabilities : Rapid7’s Chief Security Officer Jaya Baloo pointed out that roughly 45% of data breaches are due to cloud issues, caused by misconfigurations and vulnerabilities, making cloud security a critical focus.

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