Prime Cyber Insights: The ClickFix Trap and Systems-Level Resilience

Aaron Cole and Lauren Mitchell dive into the deceptive 'ClickFix' browser attacks and consult guest Chad Thompson on how AI and systems engineering can thwart complex social engineering.

In this episode, we break down a sophisticated new social engineering tactic that turns your browser's stability against you.

  • 🚨 The ClickFix Incident: How fake ad-blockers are crashing browsers to trick users into running malicious scripts.
  • 🛡️ Defense Mechanisms: Moving beyond basic detection to understand the system-level vulnerabilities of trust.
  • 🤖 AI & Automation: Chad Thompson explains how automated systems can identify deceptive patterns before they reach the user.
  • 🔐 Digital Resilience: Connecting technical engineering principles to organizational privacy and security posture.

Disclaimer: The information provided is for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute professional security advice.

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  • (00:00) - Introduction
  • (00:59) - Unpacking the ClickFix Attack
  • (02:13) - Systems Thinking and AI Defense
  • (03:46) - Conclusion
Prime Cyber Insights: The ClickFix Trap and Systems-Level Resilience
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