“Hi Dad, My Phone Broke” — How Harmless Messages Are Being Used in Social Engineering Scams
A simple message like “Hi Dad, my phone broke…” may seem innocent—but it’s a common trick used by cybercriminals. Learn how social engineering scams prey on your emotions and what steps you can take to protect yourself and your loved ones.
The Complacency Trap: Why Leaders Underestimate Human Cyber Risk
Despite record cybersecurity spending, human behavior remains the weakest link—and the most overlooked. This post unpacks why executive teams often fall into a false sense of security, how attackers exploit people instead of systems, and what leadership must do to drive real behavior change. Forget checkbox training—it’s time to treat human risk as strategic risk.
Why Cybersecurity Starts at the Top: The Crucial Role of Leadership in Building a Security-Aware Culture
Cybersecurity isn’t just a technical problem—it’s a leadership responsibility. When executives model strong security behavior and embed risk-awareness into the organization’s culture, the entire company becomes more resilient. This post explores how leadership sets the tone for cybersecurity and why it’s essential to driving lasting change.
Why AI-Powered Cyberattacks Are Winning — And How We Can Catch Up
AI-generated deepfakes are no longer just science fiction. From fake CEO calls to real-time video conference fraud, cybercriminals are using AI to trick even the most vigilant professionals. Here’s how companies can fight fire with fire.
Beyond Awareness: Reflections from the Gartner Security & Risk Management Summit
As the 2025 Gartner Security & Risk Management Summit in Washington, D.C. comes to a close, one insight stands above the rest: cybersecurity awareness is broken. Yes, 90% of organizations today run Security Awareness Training (SAT) programs. But according to Gartner’s latest research, the numbers tell a worrying story: Awareness is not the issue. Behavior […]
Why Your Cyber Defenses Need Social Intelligence—Now
AI-powered social engineering is already bypassing traditional defenses. It’s time for a new kind of protection—one that understands context, tone, and behavior across every platform your people use. That’s what Zepo delivers.
