The Growing Threat of Deepfake Technology in Cyber Attacks
In an era where technology advances rapidly, deepfake technology has emerged as both a fascinating innovation and a potential cybersecurity nightmare. Originally developed for entertainment purposes, deepfakes use artificial intelligence (AI) to create hyper-realistic videos and audio, making it possible to fabricate someone's likeness or voice with startling accuracy. While the initial use cases were harmless, deepfakes have now become a significant concern in cybersecurity, especially as they are increasingly being weaponized in phishing attacks, misinformation campaigns, and identity theft. In this blog, we’ll dive into how deepfake technology works, real-world examples of its malicious use, and how organizations can protect themselves from falling victim to deepfake-related attacks.
Understanding AI in Social Engineering Attacks
The Arkansas Cyber Defense Center (ACDC) is committed to advancing cybersecurity awareness and defenses across Arkansas. Our focus includes analyzing emerging threats, understanding the tactics employed by cybercriminals, and providing guidance to mitigate these threats. This blog is part of a series focused on the intersection of artificial intelligence and cybersecurity.
Forge Institute Cyber Summit Returns to Little Rock
The 5th Annual Forge Institute Cyber Summit, a cornerstone event in the cybersecurity calendar, is scheduled for October 7-8 at the Statehouse Convention Center in Little Rock, Arkansas. This year, Forge Institute is pleased to announce that the Summit will be held in conjunction with the Arkansas Attorney General’s Cybersecurity Summit. This strategic alignment not only underscores the partnership between the Forge Institute and the Attorney General but also enriches the event's programming and extends its impact. By hosting the Summit alongside the Conference, Forge Institute continues to lead the way in cybersecurity innovation and education, while significantly expanding access to crucial cybersecurity knowledge and resources for defending our critical infrastructure.
Understanding Device Compromise
The Arkansas Cyber Defense Center (ACDC) is dedicated to bolstering cybersecurity across the state, and offers crucial support and resources to organizations seeking to enhance their digital defenses. Understanding how to protect against device compromise is more important than ever. In this blog you can learn some of the methods threat actors use to compromise your organization’s devices and some proactive strategies to help protect your organization from these breaches.
Lou McAlister Becomes Latest Digital Leader to Join Forge Institute’s Advisory Board
Forge Institute, a national leader in increasing digital capabilities for organizations nationwide, announced today that Lou McAlister, co-founder and CEO of Broadband Development Group and author of the entrepreneurial guidebook No Substitutes, has joined the Forge Institute Board of Advisors. McAlister’s service to the Forge Advisory Board begins immediately.
Acxiom & Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas join as sponsors of 2023 Forge Cyber Summit
Forge Institute announces Acxiom has joined as a Presenting Sponsor of the highly anticipated Forge Cyber Summit 2023, scheduled to take place Oct 4-5 in Little Rock. A global leader in data-driven marketing solutions, Acxiom’s continued commitment to cybersecurity excellence resonates with the Summit’s mission to foster innovation, collaboration, and advancements in the digital security landscape.
Forge Institute provides Data Science for Executives course for military leaders
Forge Institute provided a one-day training seminar, “Data Science for Executives,” to senior leaders at the National Guard Bureau’s Professional Education Center (PEC), located on Camp Robinson in North Little Rock, Arkansas.