Cyber Deception: Tricking Attackers to Strengthen Cybersecurity

Cyber deception is a proactive defense strategy that uses decoys, traps, and fake assets to mislead attackers and detect intrusions early. Instead of relying only on traditional defenses, organizations deploy honeypots, fake credentials, or decoy servers to lure hackers away from real systems. These techniques waste attackers’ time, gather intelligence on their methods, and trigger alerts before damage occurs. Cyber deception works well against advanced persistent threats (APTs) and insider risks. When combined with monitoring, threat intelligence, and incident response, it gives businesses a stronger, layered security posture to outsmart cybercriminals.

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The Evolution of Cyber Deception: How Modern Attackers Use Trusted Platforms for Native Phishing

Ravi Jain
Native phishing, a sophisticated cyberattack method that exploits legitimate features within trusted enterprise applications like Microsoft OneNote and OneDrive to steal credentials. Unlike traditional phishing, these attacks generate seemingly authentic notifications, bypassing standard security measures and leveraging AI-powered website builders to create convincing fake login portals. The text emphasizes the importance of user awareness training that goes beyond traditional phishing indicators, focuses on behavioral monitoring within collaboration platforms, and advocates for multi-layered defense strategies incorporating robust identity management and integrated security technologies. Finally, the text introduces Technijian, a managed IT services provider offering comprehensive cybersecurity solutions, including advanced threat detection, incident response, and tailored security awareness training to combat evolving threats like native phishing campaigns. ... Read More