AI Scams in HR: When Your New Hire’s Resume Comes with a Side of Spyware!
KnowBe4’s latest survey reveals a staggering 44% of HR professionals in the UK have encountered fraudulent job applications, posing serious cybersecurity recruitment risks. With 82% experiencing incidents in the past year, it’s clear: the hiring process needs more than just a good resume; it needs a robust defense strategy.
Hot Take:
When it comes to hiring these days, HR professionals need to channel their inner Sherlock Holmes. Who knew that sifting through CVs could feel more like navigating a minefield of malware? Maybe it’s time for HR to start issuing deerstalker hats and magnifying glasses along with cybersecurity training!
Key Points:
- 44% of HR pros in the UK have encountered fraudulent job applications.
- 82% have faced a cybersecurity incident in the past year, yet 40% lack formal incident response plans.
- 37% of HR teams use AI for screening applications, but it also helps detect fraud.
- 41% of HR folks think their employees are cybersecurity policy slackers.
- There’s a cry for more collaboration with IT, and more training to ID security risks.
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