A deepfake can cost $1.33 to create, but the projected economic loss from this technology is already hitting a trillion dollars. The threat is no longer theoretical—it's a $25 million wire transfer in Hong Kong, triggered by a sophisticated deepfake video. As leaders, we've invested heavily in technological defenses, but we’ve overlooked the real target: human emotion. Deepfakes and social engineering don't breach firewalls; they exploit fear, urgency, curiosity, and our desire to trust. With...
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A deepfake can cost $1.33 to create, but the projected economic loss from this technology is already hitting a trillion dollars. The threat is no longer theoretical—it's a $25 million wire transfer in Hong Kong, triggered by a sophisticated deepfake video. As leaders, we've invested heavily in technological defenses, but we’ve overlooked the real target: human emotion. Deepfakes and social engineering don't breach firewalls; they exploit fear, urgency, curiosity, and our desire to trust. With...
#Bonus LinkedIn Live: Emotional Firewalls: Using EQ to Build Cyber Resilience in Education
Thrive with EQ Leadership's Playbook!
30 minutes
1 year ago
#Bonus LinkedIn Live: Emotional Firewalls: Using EQ to Build Cyber Resilience in Education
Join Nadja El Fertasi, founder of Thrive with EQ and former NATO cyber expert, as she explores the critical role of emotional intelligence (EI) in enhancing cybersecurity frameworks within higher education. This episode delves into why universities are prime targets for cyber threats and how integrating EI can reduce vulnerabilities linked to human error and stress-induced decisions. Nadja will share insights from her two decades of experience, offering actionable strategies and refle...
Thrive with EQ Leadership's Playbook!
A deepfake can cost $1.33 to create, but the projected economic loss from this technology is already hitting a trillion dollars. The threat is no longer theoretical—it's a $25 million wire transfer in Hong Kong, triggered by a sophisticated deepfake video. As leaders, we've invested heavily in technological defenses, but we’ve overlooked the real target: human emotion. Deepfakes and social engineering don't breach firewalls; they exploit fear, urgency, curiosity, and our desire to trust. With...
