Security training misses real attacks.
Thomas Le Coz:
“The most underestimated factor is definitely that emotional, gut-level reaction that just overrides rational thinking.”

AI-driven social engineering removes red flags.

Read more:
https://www.technadu.com/where-simulation-ends-attackers-are-using-social-engineering-to-target-employee-decision-making-beyond-training-scenarios/624868/

#SocialEngineering #Phishing #HumanRisk #CyberSecurity

Insider threat is changing.
It is still: access + intent + opportunity.
But now it is also: access + automation + unexpected behavior.
The scary part is that both can happen without “breaking in.”
#InsiderThreat #HumanRisk #AIGovernance
#SecurityArchitecture #DataProtection

Be sure to join the amazing Ashley Rose, CEO of Living Security, as we discuss how cybersecurity will impact human risk in 2026, live on Tues Feb 17th at noon Pacific time.

2026 Topics:
• AI supercharging social engineering
• AI accelerating vulnerability exploitation
• AI adoption creates more risk
• How defensive AI tools will make a difference
• The pursuit of AI governance
• How CISOs must transform in the face of greater expectations

Come join the discussion and ask questions!
https://www.staysafeonline.org/events/convene-chats-2026-cybersecurity-predictions-and-impact-on-human-risk

#cybersecurity #humanrisk

⚠️ Human Error: The Biggest Cyber Risk
Most incidents start with simple mistakes weak passwords, bad links, or wrong sharing. Awareness prevents damage. 🔐

#CyberSecurity #HumanRisk #SecurityAwareness #InfosecK2K

Phone-based tax impersonation scams continue to rely on classic social engineering techniques: urgency, authority, and fabricated programs.

Key observations:
- Initial contact is unsolicited
- Attackers request sensitive identifiers
- Verification paths are deliberately discouraged

While technically simple, these scams remain effective due to human factors rather than technical weaknesses. Education and repeat exposure to warning signs are still critical mitigation strategies.

How do you approach awareness training for non-technical users around phone-based fraud?

Source: https://consumer.ftc.gov/consumer-alerts/2026/01/hang-unexpected-calls-saying-you-owe-back-taxes-those-are-scams

Follow @technadu for measured reporting on cybercrime and consumer threats.

#SocialEngineering #FraudAwareness #ScamPrevention #HumanRisk #InfoSec #TechNadu

When most small and midsized businesses think of cybersecurity threats, they picture hackers, ransomware, or malware. What they rarely consider is that their own people are often the biggest risk. This is what experts call human risk.

Human risk is not about blaming employees. It is about recognizing that mistakes happen and that attackers know how to take advantage of those mistakes. #Cybersecurity #HumanRisk #Zevonix

https://zevonix.com/human-risk-the-1-vulnerability-most-smbs-overlook/

Come find me at the HRMCon 2025 - Age of Adaptive Defense #conference in Austin TX (also Virtual) on Monday Oct 20th 2025! I will be in Austin at this exciting event to listen, learn, and discuss human #cybersecurity risk!

Register for this free event: https://www.livingsecurity.com/hrmcon-2025

#humanrisk

When most small and midsized businesses think of cybersecurity threats, they picture hackers, ransomware, or malware. What they rarely consider is that their own people are often the biggest risk. This is what experts call human risk.

Human risk is not about blaming employees. It is about recognizing that mistakes happen and that attackers know how to take advantage of those mistakes. #Cybersecurity #HumanRisk #Zevonix

https://zevonix.com/human-risk-the-1-vulnerability-most-smbs-overlook/

Explore the complexities of human risk in #cybersecurity with Wade's insightful thought exercise. Learn how to identify and measure vulnerabilities within your organization.

Full podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XxO_Iftt0do with Wade Baker, Ashley Rose, & Sumona Banerji.

#HumanRisk #DataAnalysis

🧠 When employees feel their psychological contract is broken, security compliance drops. Trust, fairness & culture matter more than sanctions in shaping secure behavior.
#SecurityCulture #HumanRisk 🔐🤝

https://www.itsecurityguru.org/2025/07/03/psychological-contract-breach-and-the-power-of-security-culture-research-insights