James R. McQuiggan, CISSP, SACP
@jamesmcquiggan.bsky.social
Security Awareness Advocate, Knowster, CISSP, (ISC)2 CFL President, Professor, #80, photographer
Another breach, another reminder:
✅ Was I expecting this?
✅ Is the request unusual?
✅ Can I verify it another way?
If not—don’t click. Don’t reply. Report it.
Stay skeptical. Stay secure. #Cybersecurity #Phishing #AIThreats
www.msn.com/en-us/money/...
✅ Was I expecting this?
✅ Is the request unusual?
✅ Can I verify it another way?
If not—don’t click. Don’t reply. Report it.
Stay skeptical. Stay secure. #Cybersecurity #Phishing #AIThreats
www.msn.com/en-us/money/...
July 3, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Another breach, another reminder:
✅ Was I expecting this?
✅ Is the request unusual?
✅ Can I verify it another way?
If not—don’t click. Don’t reply. Report it.
Stay skeptical. Stay secure. #Cybersecurity #Phishing #AIThreats
www.msn.com/en-us/money/...
✅ Was I expecting this?
✅ Is the request unusual?
✅ Can I verify it another way?
If not—don’t click. Don’t reply. Report it.
Stay skeptical. Stay secure. #Cybersecurity #Phishing #AIThreats
www.msn.com/en-us/money/...
Would you open the front door to a stranger? Then why trust a random caller? If you weren’t expecting the call, hang up and verify. It’s not rude—it’s smart. #CyberSecurity #Vishing #ThinkBeforeYouPickUp #HumanRisk #SocialEngineering
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June 12, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Would you open the front door to a stranger? Then why trust a random caller? If you weren’t expecting the call, hang up and verify. It’s not rude—it’s smart. #CyberSecurity #Vishing #ThinkBeforeYouPickUp #HumanRisk #SocialEngineering
www.cpomagazine.com/cyber-securi...
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AI coding tools enhance productivity, but "vibe coding" risks unleashing insecure code into the wild. Organizations need to prioritize security education for devs! 🌟 Read more: www.darkreading.com/application-...
June 9, 2025 at 6:59 PM
AI coding tools enhance productivity, but "vibe coding" risks unleashing insecure code into the wild. Organizations need to prioritize security education for devs! 🌟 Read more: www.darkreading.com/application-...
Shadow AI is Shadow IT's dangerous cousin 👑 Your team uses ChatGPT to boost productivity, but feeds sensitive data to systems you don't control. Bans don't work - governance does. Read more: technewsworld.com/story/it-pro...
June 5, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Shadow AI is Shadow IT's dangerous cousin 👑 Your team uses ChatGPT to boost productivity, but feeds sensitive data to systems you don't control. Bans don't work - governance does. Read more: technewsworld.com/story/it-pro...
The FBI alerts us to malware targeting outdated routers, emphasizing the need for proactive hardware upgrades. Don't wait for a breach! Invest in your devices' lifecycle.
🔒🌐 Read more: www.ic3.gov/CSA/2025/250...
🔒🌐 Read more: www.ic3.gov/CSA/2025/250...
May 9, 2025 at 2:32 PM
The FBI alerts us to malware targeting outdated routers, emphasizing the need for proactive hardware upgrades. Don't wait for a breach! Invest in your devices' lifecycle.
🔒🌐 Read more: www.ic3.gov/CSA/2025/250...
🔒🌐 Read more: www.ic3.gov/CSA/2025/250...
Agentic AI doesn’t need intent to cause damage. When systems act on flawed data or conflicting goals, the outcome can be chaos. CISOs must align innovation with oversight—because misalignment, not malice, is the real risk. #AI #Cybersecurity #CISO
www.darkreading.com/vulnerabilit...
www.darkreading.com/vulnerabilit...
May 5, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Agentic AI doesn’t need intent to cause damage. When systems act on flawed data or conflicting goals, the outcome can be chaos. CISOs must align innovation with oversight—because misalignment, not malice, is the real risk. #AI #Cybersecurity #CISO
www.darkreading.com/vulnerabilit...
www.darkreading.com/vulnerabilit...
🛡️ Stay informed and share this insight with your networks to promote greater awareness about phishing tactics!
How do you ensure that you stay vigilant against such opportunistic threats? 🤔
#CyberSecurity #Phishing #Awareness #StayVigilant #DataProtection #CyberAwareness #DarkReading
How do you ensure that you stay vigilant against such opportunistic threats? 🤔
#CyberSecurity #Phishing #Awareness #StayVigilant #DataProtection #CyberAwareness #DarkReading
April 30, 2025 at 8:00 PM
🛡️ Stay informed and share this insight with your networks to promote greater awareness about phishing tactics!
How do you ensure that you stay vigilant against such opportunistic threats? 🤔
#CyberSecurity #Phishing #Awareness #StayVigilant #DataProtection #CyberAwareness #DarkReading
How do you ensure that you stay vigilant against such opportunistic threats? 🤔
#CyberSecurity #Phishing #Awareness #StayVigilant #DataProtection #CyberAwareness #DarkReading
Seeing deepfakes rise fast, what’s one way your team is getting ready?
404 Article: buff.ly/J4Z5Bqi
Dark Reading Article: buff.ly/3YGEuQV
404 Article: buff.ly/J4Z5Bqi
Dark Reading Article: buff.ly/3YGEuQV
April 28, 2025 at 9:34 PM
Seeing deepfakes rise fast, what’s one way your team is getting ready?
404 Article: buff.ly/J4Z5Bqi
Dark Reading Article: buff.ly/3YGEuQV
404 Article: buff.ly/J4Z5Bqi
Dark Reading Article: buff.ly/3YGEuQV
Can your team spot a deepfake in real time?
If not, you’re not alone. Real-time deepfake scams are already targeting businesses today. (404 Media)
And with AI automation and dark web marketplaces, it's only getting easier for attackers. (Dark Reading)
Let's break it down 🧵
If not, you’re not alone. Real-time deepfake scams are already targeting businesses today. (404 Media)
And with AI automation and dark web marketplaces, it's only getting easier for attackers. (Dark Reading)
Let's break it down 🧵
April 28, 2025 at 9:34 PM
Can your team spot a deepfake in real time?
If not, you’re not alone. Real-time deepfake scams are already targeting businesses today. (404 Media)
And with AI automation and dark web marketplaces, it's only getting easier for attackers. (Dark Reading)
Let's break it down 🧵
If not, you’re not alone. Real-time deepfake scams are already targeting businesses today. (404 Media)
And with AI automation and dark web marketplaces, it's only getting easier for attackers. (Dark Reading)
Let's break it down 🧵
🛳️ I'm Speaking at CruiseCon West 2025 on DEEP FAKE DETECTION! Can your team spot AI that mimics your C-suite? Join me & cybersecurity leaders like Robert Bigman on this floating conference. Prices go up May 1! #CyberCruise Use IRA10 to register here: buff.ly/GA1Z4Ce
April 28, 2025 at 3:54 PM
🛳️ I'm Speaking at CruiseCon West 2025 on DEEP FAKE DETECTION! Can your team spot AI that mimics your C-suite? Join me & cybersecurity leaders like Robert Bigman on this floating conference. Prices go up May 1! #CyberCruise Use IRA10 to register here: buff.ly/GA1Z4Ce
AI vs. AI 🤖💥 Fraudsters are using AI to fake identities—banks & insurers are fighting back with their own models. But can detection keep up? Human oversight still matters. Who evolves faster: attacker or defender?
#Cybersecurity #AI #IdentityFraud
www.darkreading.com/cyber-risk/f...
#Cybersecurity #AI #IdentityFraud
www.darkreading.com/cyber-risk/f...
April 20, 2025 at 11:02 AM
AI vs. AI 🤖💥 Fraudsters are using AI to fake identities—banks & insurers are fighting back with their own models. But can detection keep up? Human oversight still matters. Who evolves faster: attacker or defender?
#Cybersecurity #AI #IdentityFraud
www.darkreading.com/cyber-risk/f...
#Cybersecurity #AI #IdentityFraud
www.darkreading.com/cyber-risk/f...
Not all connections are meant to be tied. In cybersecurity, knowing what to isolate is just as critical as what to connect. My latest post dives into network segmentation, Zero Trust, and building visibility across your environment.…
https://jamesmcquiggan.com/2025/03/31/whats-your-security-bow/
https://jamesmcquiggan.com/2025/03/31/whats-your-security-bow/
March 31, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Not all connections are meant to be tied. In cybersecurity, knowing what to isolate is just as critical as what to connect. My latest post dives into network segmentation, Zero Trust, and building visibility across your environment.…
https://jamesmcquiggan.com/2025/03/31/whats-your-security-bow/
https://jamesmcquiggan.com/2025/03/31/whats-your-security-bow/
On the plane to Vegas for Hacker Summer Camp! Watching the #Olympics, and catching up on some reading. Excited to attend BSidesLV, Blackhat, and DEFCON. Looking forward to catching up with friends, networking to make new ones, and gaining insights into all things cyber!
August 4, 2024 at 6:45 PM
On the plane to Vegas for Hacker Summer Camp! Watching the #Olympics, and catching up on some reading. Excited to attend BSidesLV, Blackhat, and DEFCON. Looking forward to catching up with friends, networking to make new ones, and gaining insights into all things cyber!