James R. McQuiggan, CISSP, SACP
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James R. McQuiggan, CISSP, SACP
@jamesmcquiggan.bsky.social
Security Awareness Advocate, Knowster, CISSP, (ISC)2 CFL President, Professor, #80, photographer
🛡️ 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? 🤔
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April 30, 2025 at 8:00 PM
It is critical for individuals & organizations to maintain a healthy skepticism, even in times of crisis. Always verify the sender's authenticity before responding to any communications, especially those involving financial transactions or personal information.
🤔 Remember, if it feels off, it is.
April 30, 2025 at 8:00 PM
🚀 This incident acknowledges the ongoing trend where cybercriminals take advantage of natural disasters or national events to prey on affected individuals. As people are dealing with the emotional & difficult fallout from such events, they may be less cautious, creating a perfect storm for attacks.
April 30, 2025 at 8:00 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
April 28, 2025 at 9:34 PM
If you had a deepfake incident tomorrow, would your security team:
✔️ Detect it?
✔️ Know how to respond?
✔️ Limit the damage?
Or would they scramble, unsure if it was real?
What's ONE change you’re making this year to prepare for deepfake threats?
April 28, 2025 at 9:34 PM
Would your staff question a call or video from the CEO asking for urgent action?
Would they know how to verify it without slowing down business? Think gift-card scams
Attackers are banking on the answer being no.
How are you teaching your teams to verify, not just trust?
April 28, 2025 at 9:34 PM