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title: "Pig Butchering and Beyond: Brian Krebs on Emerging Cyber Threats"
description: Join this live webcast on May 16, 2023, with Brian Krebs to learn what makes pig butchering cyberattacks so unique—and so effective.
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# [Pig Butchering and Beyond: Brian Krebs on Emerging Cyber Threats](https://www.secureworld.io/resources/pig-butchering-brian-krebs)

 Written by [SecureWorld News Team](https://www.secureworld.io/resources/author/secureworld-news-team) | 3 AM Z

In the literal interpretation, pig butchering means fattening up an animal before the slaughter. In the cybercrime definition, it means toying with victims for weeks or even months—luring people into a false sense of security so they provide more and more money.

This tactic made investment fraud the most financially-devastating cybercrime last year. But attacks of all types continued to grow in 2022, resulting in a 49% increase in losses over the previous year. So what can be done? Join this webcast session with Brian Krebs to learn:

•  What makes pig butchering so unique—and so effective

•  Why other types of cybercrime like Business Email Compromise continues to grow

•  3 vulnerabilities cybercriminals are exploiting to successfully attack organizations

•  2 key takeaways to keep your personal and professional lives safe

With predictions from Krebs on where criminals are moving next, this** live-only event **is one you won't want to miss.

Attendees are eligible to receive CPE credit.

[View full post](https://www.secureworld.io/resources/pig-butchering-brian-krebs)

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