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Designing Tech for Humans

8 Sep 2025 1 minute read 11 comments Matthew Rosenquist

Explore the disconnect between technology design and human nature with Sumona's insights. Discover why systems should adapt to human patterns for better usability.   Watch the full Cybersecurity Vault podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XxO_Ift...

Understanding Email Spoofing Concept and Protection

6 Sep 2025 14 minute read 1 comment Mandem

A Practical Guide From Theory To Concrete Protection Measures. Spoofing is a social engineering attack technique where an attacker is using a forged sender and/or return email address to trick a victim into interacting with a malicious message.  The...

Understanding Human Error in Cybersecurity

4 Sep 2025 1 minute read 11 comments Matthew Rosenquist

In the realm of cybersecurity, human error accounts for 75% of breaches, yet it’s not just about “stupid humans.” Recent insights reveal that 10% of users contribute to 73% of risk, while over 60% foster vigilance. With the right empowerment, visibi...

Biometrics Got Intrinsic Problems

2 Sep 2025 3 minute read 2 comments Debesh Choudhury

There has been much hype around biometrics. Biometrics is a fruit of practical research studies in STEM—science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. The practical research in biometrics revealed that biometrics-based recognition is probabil...

Human Based Cybersecurity Risks

2 Sep 2025 1 minute read 4 comments Matthew Rosenquist

The Cybersecurity Vault — episode 48, with guests Wade Baker, Ashley Rose, and Sumona Banerji. Are people the weakest link in cybersecurity or perhaps a powerful untapped asset? Let’s explore the latest research data, tease out the behavioral import...

Entering the Dark Era of AI Powered Cyber Attacks

28 Aug 2025 1 minute read 1 comment Matthew Rosenquist

We are entering the greatest window of opportunity for criminals and malicious actors since the creation of the Internet. Carnegie Mellon researchers have shown how AI systems can autonomously plan and execute cyberattacks against enterprise-grade d...

More Browser Extensions Hacked – this time Password Managers

27 Aug 2025 1 minute read 0 comments Matthew Rosenquist

Remember when I said don’t install browser extensions, as they have unimaginable access to your private data and secrets?  Well, password managers definitely fall into that category as well!  In general, never install a browser extension, seriously...

Microsoft’s New AI Risk Assessment Framework – A Step Forward

26 Aug 2025 1 minute read 0 comments Matthew Rosenquist

Microsoft recently introduced a new framework designed to assess the security of AI models. It’s always encouraging to see developers weaving cybersecurity considerations into the design and deployment of emerging, disruptive technologies. Stronger...

AI for Cybersecurity

25 Aug 2025 1 minute read 0 comments Matthew Rosenquist

AI can be a powerful tool for security, allowing us to deploy agents at points of vulnerability. This proactive approach helps in scanning and protecting our systems more effectively. Stuart Evans, a distinguished professor at Carnegie Mellon Univer...

Rise and Risks of AI in Business Leadership

21 Aug 2025 1 minute read 2 comments Matthew Rosenquist

Are we ready for AI as it evolves to influence or drive business leadership roles? Stuart Evans, a distinguished professor at Carnegie Mellon University, discusses the transformative impact of AI on leadership roles and business operations. We...