Bitdefender Webinar Recap (3/27/25): Hit From All Sides: Cyber Fraud Targeting Organizations
Richard John
Cyber Security Consultant
Call/Text: 786-208-1529
richardjohn@rjoventuresinc.com
FBI Internet Crime Report revealed alarming increases in both the frequency and financial impact of online fraud perpetrated by cybercriminals, topping $12 billion dollars in the U.S. during a single year.
We explored things Bitdefender is tracking and the effective mitigation strategies.
Ransomware: How it’s evolving and defense strategies that can help protect organizations.
Business E-mail Compromise: How it differs from phishing, and lessons from real-world cases.
Initial Access Brokers (IABs): How cybercriminals sell access to businesses on the darknet, enabling ransomware and fraud.
Phishing and Social Engineering Attacks: Tactics used to compromise business accounts beyond just BEC.
Deepfake and AI-Powered Fraud: The rise of synthetic identity fraud, AI-generated phishing, and deepfake voice scams in business fraud.
Financial Fraud and Money Laundering Techniques: How cybercriminals use money mules, shell companies, and cryptocurrency mixing services to cash out.
Supply Chain Attacks: How attackers infiltrate a business through its vendors or service providers.
Insider Threats and Credential Theft: How compromised employees (willingly or unknowingly) contribute to cyber fraud.
Source: Bitdefender