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SMBs face rising threat from voice phishing and social engineering

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Cybersecurity threats against small and medium-sized businesses are increasingly shifting away from traditional malware towards social engineering tactics like phone calls and impersonation. CrowdStrike reported a significant rise in voice phishing, with attackers exploiting human trust and process gaps rather than technical vulnerabilities. This trend necessitates a shift in business security focus from software installation to safeguarding against human-driven breaches, as these attacks are often cheaper for perpetrators and devastating for victims. AI

IMPACT Focus shifts to human-centric security measures as AI-powered social engineering becomes more prevalent.

RANK_REASON Article discusses trends in cybersecurity threats and provides advice, rather than announcing a new product, research, or policy.

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SMBs face rising threat from voice phishing and social engineering

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