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Cybersecurity Attack Trends in 2023 - Elevated Phishing Using AI & Machine Learning This month we’ve been starting down the path to a more secure new year with tips about 2023 cyberattack trends. This last week of January, we’re focusing on phishing attempts that use Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning. AI is the capability of a computer system to mimic human cognitive functions such as learning and problem-solving. Machine Learning is a subset of AI that solves

Cybersecurity Attack Trends in 2023 - Smishing & Mobile Device Attacks To protect your business in the coming year, it’s important to watch for cyberattack trends. Knowing the new attacks helps your organization better update its IT security to mitigate the risk of a cyber incident. This month the DIG is focusing on cyber-attack trends for 2023. Mobile devices go with us everywhere these days. This direct connection to a potential victim is not lost on cybercriminals. This we

We’ve pulled out the security crystal ball for the upcoming year and this month we are digging into the attack trends you need to watch for in 2023. This week we’re looking at One-time Password (OTP) bypass attacks. This attack trend is designed to get past Multifactor Authentication (MFA). MFA works by providing a One-Time Password (OTP) which is then used in combination with a user’s password to gain access. MFA is very effective at preventing malicious sign-in attempts. T

Cybersecurity Attack Trends in 2023 - Attacks on 5G Devices The new year is here and maybe you have started to make your New Year’s resolutions. This year when planning your resolutions, include one to increase your cyber resiliency by keeping up to date with new cyberattack trend types. Throughout the month of January, we’ll be providing tips about the cybersecurity attack trends predicted for 2023. This week we start with attacks against 5G. 5G is a new global wireless stan

Give the gift of cybersecurity this year Are you purchasing an internet-connected gift for someone this holiday season? There is a good chance those new devices - smart cameras, smart TVs, watches, toys, phones, and tablets - could also bring privacy and security risks to the recipient if they are not set up securely. In our mission to better secure Montanans, the DIG offers the following guidance for setting up internet connected devices. Also, we’ve created a printable secu