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Hacking the Mind: Why Psychology Matters to Cybersecurity

By CIO / Blog / cybersecurity, social engineering

Psychology is crucial in cybersecurity, affecting human behavior in both cybercrime and defense. Cyber criminals exploit psychological vulnerabilities through tactics like social engineering, significantly contributing to data breaches. Successful defense requires security professionals to possess resilience, creativity, and ethical standards. Effective cybersecurity strategies should integrate psychological principles and adapt to human tendencies, enhancing defenses beyond mere technical measures. Understanding human behavior allows for proactive defenses, incorporating training and behavioral analytics to foster a security-conscious culture within organizations.

https://securityintelligence.com/articles/hacking-the-mind-why-psychology-matters-to-cybersecurity/

Business Email Compromise (BEC)

Cybercrime targeting organizations; attackers exploit email to impersonate executives, suppliers, or partners, deceiving victims into transferring funds or sharing sensitive data. Methods include phishing, social engineering, and account compromise. Preventive measures: strong authentication, employee training, and email filtering.