In this Threatpost podcast, Jack Chapman from Egress discusses the evolving cyber threat landscape and the tactics attackers use to exploit companies, focusing heavily on the human element. Jack explains how attackers have shifted their focus back to people after advancements in cybersecurity measures made it more difficult to exploit technical vulnerabilities.
Phishing remains a prevalent tactic, but other social engineering methods like smishing (SMS-based phishing) are also growing in prevalence. Additionally, attackers are increasingly using breach replay attacks—where stolen data from previous breaches is used to craft convincing phishing attempts. The conversation emphasizes the importance of securing multi-factor authentication (MFA) and improving employee training as key strategies for organizations to protect themselves.
Jack’s background includes co-founding anti-phishing company Aquila AI and serving as its chief technology officer before joining Egress in 2021.