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EP 256.5. Deep Dive. EP 256 The IT Privacy and Security Weekly Update for the Week ending August 19th., 2025 and Something Phishy
Phishing Training Effectiveness: A study of over 19,000 employees showed traditional phishing training has limited impact, improving scam detection by just 1.7% over eight months. Despite varied training methods, over 50% of participants fell for at least one phishing email, highlighting persistent user susceptibility and the need for more effective cybersecurity education strategies.
Cybersecurity Risks in Modern Cars: Modern connected vehicles are highly vulnerable to cyberattacks. A researcher exploited flaws in a major carmaker’s web portal, gaining “national admin” access to dealership…
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