This October, in recognition of Cybersecurity Awareness Month, Adaptive Security has assembled 32 resources. Below, we’ve outlined a suggested cadence for rolling them out.

These assets can be found in the content library under the titles listed.

Explore how artificial intelligence creates convincing fake videos and voices—even of your colleagues and executives. Learn to identify AI-generated content and protect against voice and video fraud.

Understand how cybercriminals mine your social media posts to answer security questions and infiltrate personal accounts. Master privacy settings and safe sharing practices.

Learn how cybercriminals craft sophisticated phishing emails that can compromise entire organizations in seconds. Discover the red flags, understand the tactics, and master the art of email verification.

Discover hidden cybersecurity risks in daily activities—from charging your phone to connecting to Wi-Fi and making online purchases. Build security habits that protect you everywhere.

Hey Team,
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October is here, and we're launching our Cybersecurity Awareness Month campaign with a critical focus: AI-powered cyber threats.
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Cybercriminals now have access to the same AI tools we use every day. They're using ChatGPT to write perfect phishing emails, voice cloning apps to impersonate executives, and deepfake generators to create convincing fake videos.

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The traditional red flags we've trained you to spot? Many don't apply anymore.

Cyber attacks are getting more realistic and personal in the age of AI — and the numbers prove it:

But here’s what attackers can’t replicate: human judgment and verification habits.

This October, we’re focusing on how you can outsmart AI-driven cyber threats.
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Here's what we'll cover each week:

We'll share short, actionable tips, videos, posters, and newsletters each week to help you stay ahead of these evolving threats. Cybersecurity isn't just an IT thing—it's everyone's job, and YOU make the difference.

Let's make this the month we sharpen our skills and protect each other.

Hey Team,
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Welcome to Week 1 of Cybersecurity Awareness Month! This week, we're tackling the latest tricks in a cybercriminal's toolbox: deepfakes and AI voice scams. These tools can fake faces, voices, and even full videos so convincingly that you might not know what's real.

What's Happening?

Attackers can now:

​Real Example: A finance worker at British engineering company Arup received a video call from what appeared to be his company's CFO requesting urgent wire transfers. The executive appeared on screen, spoke naturally, and was joined by other familiar colleagues. The worker transferred $25 million to criminals. Every person on that call was an AI-generated deepfake.

Your Defense Checklist:

​🎦 Watch & Learn: [Attach Week 1 videos here]

📩 Save & Share: [Attach Week 1 posters here]
📰 Read & Reflect: [Distribute Week 1 newsletter]
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Hey Team,
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Week 2 of Cybersecurity Awareness Month is here, and we're looking at something that might surprise you: how much cybercriminals can learn about you before they even send their first attack.
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Before launching AI-powered attacks, these criminals do their homework. They're not just sending random phishing emails anymore—they're building detailed profiles of their targets using something called Open Source Intelligence (OSINT).
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What's OSINT? It's basically using publicly available information to learn everything they can about you:

Why This Matters: When attackers know your recent projects, your colleagues' names, and your communication style, they can create incredibly convincing fake emails that reference real people and actual work situations.

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Your Digital Defense:

The goal isn't to become invisible online—it's to make it harder for attackers to build a convincing profile of you.

🎦 Watch & Learn: [Attach Week 2 videos here]

📩 Save & Share: [Attach Week 2 posters here]
📰 Read & Reflect: [Distribute Week 2 newsletter]

Hey Team,
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Week 3 of Cybersecurity Awareness Month is here, and we're looking at how AI has transformed phishing attacks across all communication channels.
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Phishing isn't just about email anymore. Attackers are now using AI to enhance attacks through:

What Makes These Dangerous: AI removes many of the red flags we've traditionally relied on, making phishing harder to spot—even for experienced eyes. These attacks can be launched at massive scale for a fraction of the cost of traditional phishing campaigns

The Common Thread: Urgency + Personalization
Whether it's an email, call, or text, AI-enhanced phishing combines urgent requests with personalized details to make you act before you think.
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​Universal Defense Strategies:

Your best defense works everywhere: Slow down, verify the source, and report anything suspicious whether it comes through email, phone, text, chat, or social media.

🎦 Watch & Learn: [Attach Week 3 videos here]

📩 Save & Share: [Attach Week 3 posters here]
📰 Read & Reflect: [Distribute Week 3 newsletter]
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Hey Team,
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Cybersecurity Awareness Month may be ending, but the AI-powered threats we've been discussing don't stop at the office door. They follow you home through social media, online shopping, dating apps, and even smart home devices.
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Your personal security and work security are more connected than ever.

Beyond the Workplace:
The same AI techniques targeting our organization are being used for:

Building Your Personal Defense:

The verification habits we've practiced this month work everywhere. If someone calls claiming to be a family member in trouble, verify through a different method. If an investment opportunity seems too good to be true, research independently.

🎦 Watch & Learn: [Attach Week 4 videos here]

📩 Save & Share: [Attach Week 4 posters here]
📰 Read & Reflect: [Distribute Week 4 newsletter]

Please remember that the security team is always here to help. Whether you're wondering about a suspicious message before or after you click, it's always better to speak up. We won't judge you! We're here to keep you safe.