K2's Ripped From The Headlines - Outrageous Tales Of Cybercrimes 25-26
Date: Feb. 23, 2026
Time: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. PT
CPE: 2
Overview
Generative AI and “ransomware for hire” have helped cybercriminals thrive in the post-pandemic period – but how do they do it? This all-new session is a series of case studies that examine actual criminal filings and news accounts and use them to highlight some of the actions you can take to limit your exposure to similar schemes. Attend this session and learn more about how high-profile control failures occurred so you can be more effective at preventing crimes such as theft, malware, ransomware, phishing, and hacking.
Product Code
1000004082-133279
Credit Type
CPE: 2
CPE-Technical: 2
Intended Audience
CPAs and other financial professionals with a basic understanding of common business technologies and related risks.
NASBA Field of Study
Information Technology
Level of Difficulty
Basic
Prerequisites
None.
Advance Preparation
None.
Learning Objectives
List at least three major security incidents reported in the headlines in the last year, and explain at least one major internal control design or operation flaw that allowed the hack to occur
Select the correct definitions for common security terms such as attack surface, vulnerability, exploit, social engineering, phishing, malware, heuristics, biometrics, and multi-factor authentication (MFA)
List at least three best practices learned by reviewing the control failures cited in the case studies
Major Subjects
Common security weaknesses that occur with hardware and software at home and in the office
Malware, ransomware, data breach, and incident response tips
Internal control failures that result in the theft of assets or unauthorized manipulation of data
Faculty
Thomas G. Stephens Jr
Tommy Stephens received a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degree (Major in Accounting) from Auburn University in 1985. In 1992, he earned a Master of Science degree (Major in Finance) from Georgia State University in Atlanta. Presently, Tommy is a Certified Public Accountant, a Certified Information Technology Professional, and a Chartered Global Management Accountant. During his professional career, Tommy has gained valuable ex...