Watch Session 6 of Sikich’s 2026 Yellow Book webinar series, now available on demand. This session explores the evolving cybersecurity threats of phishing, vishing, and social engineering attacks, including how AI helps cybercriminals create more convincing scams.
The discussion examines common tactics used to target state and local governments, highlights key warning signs, and provides practical strategies for identifying and responding to suspicious requests.
Key takeaways include:
- Recognize the warning signs of phishing, vishing, and social engineering attacks.
- Understand why government organizations are frequent cyberattack targets.
- Apply the Stop, Verify, and Report process to suspicious requests.
- Stay alert as AI enables more realistic scams and impersonation attempts.
- Slow down, verify requests, and report suspicious activity promptly.
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