How are data brokers fueling social engineering attacks?

Online data brokers may seem like a consumer privacy issue –but as our guest explains on this episode of Let's SOC About It, they’re a growing business risk. Paul Mander, General Manager of Optery, joins us to expose the scale of the online data broker ecosystem and how it fuels targeted cyberattacks like phishing, smishing, and impersonation. The line between personal and business identity is blurrier than ever – and it’s putting organizations at risk.In this episode, you'll learn about:🕵️‍♂️ How data brokers harvest and resell your employees’ personal data📲 Why that information is fueling phishing and smishing attacks🧠 The impact of AI on the sophistication and scale of social engineering🛡️ How to proactively protect your people – and reduce alerts in the SOCRelevant Links:Follow Paul on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/paulmanderLearn more about Optery: http://optery.com/getting-started-business/

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Let's SOC About It is a cybersecurity podcast by D3 Security that answers the big and small questions in cybersecurity. Join Amy Tom in conversation with industry experts to explore the ins-and-outs of cybersecurity.