Google says hackers are calling financial firm employees to hack and extort victims
Action Required: Review firm cybersecurity protocols and social engineering training for all staff.
Google security researchers have identified a surge in social engineering attacks where hackers are calling financial firm employees to gain unauthorized access and extort victims. While not strictly an AI-adoption story, the sophistication of these attacks often leverages AI-driven tools for deepfakes and automated phishing, posing a direct threat to firm security protocols.
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