Cybersecurity Threats Evolve: Experts Warn of Refined Social Engineering tactics
Lima, Peru – Cybersecurity experts are sounding the alarm about increasingly sophisticated social engineering tactics that trick users into downloading malware through seemingly innocuous clicks. A prevalent method, dubbed “clickfix,” has been detected in Peru and leverages visual social engineering by impersonating familiar verification processes, such as “I am not a robot” checks. Attackers exploit user trust by adding an extra step to these familiar prompts, leading many to unknowingly execute malicious actions.
This evolving threat landscape highlights the limitations of existing legal frameworks in fully addressing cybersecurity risks. While peru’s Personal Data Protection Law provides guidelines for handling sensitive citizen data, it does not encompass the full spectrum of cybersecurity threats organizations face.
Tony Anscombe, chief Security Evangelist at ESET Global, emphasizes the need for a hybrid approach to cybersecurity. He advises companies to combine regulatory compliance with the adoption of technical cybersecurity frameworks. Anscombe stresses that cybercrime should be viewed not just as a technical issue,but as a financial and strategic risk. Proactive measures such as implementing incident response protocols, conducting regular system audits, providing staff training, and securing buy-in from senior management are crucial for effectively containing cyberattacks and mitigating potential financial losses.
