Summary of IRISSCON 2026 Cybercrime Conference Featuring Insights on GenAI Threats, Phishing Psychology, and Cybercrime Enforcement
IRISSCON 2026, held on November 11 at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin and organized by IRISSCERT, brought together cybersecurity professionals and experts to discuss current cyber threats and mitigation strategies. The conference featured presentations on the use of generative AI in email-borne attacks by Proofpoint's Selena Larson, insights into the psychology behind phishing and scams by Dr. Nicola Fox Hamilton, and practical advice on preemptive disruption of cyber criminals from Huntress Labs' Alex Hitchen. Representatives from the Garda National Cyber Crime Bureau, including Detective Superintendent Michael (Jock) Mullen, explained law enforcement efforts and encouraged reporting of cyber incidents. Additionally, Craig Balding, CEO of Threatspotting, spoke on AI agents and sandboxing techniques to constrain malicious use. The event facilitated networking and knowledge exchange for improved organizational cyber defense.
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Summary of IRISSCON 2026 Cybercrime Conference Featuring Insights on GenAI Threats, Phishing Psychology, and Cybercrime Enforcement
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IRISSCON 2026, held on November 11 at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin and organized by IRISSCERT, brought together cybersecurity professionals and experts to discuss current cyber threats and mitigation strategies. The conference featured presentations on the use of generative AI in email-borne attacks by Proofpoint's Selena Larson, insights into the psychology behind phishing and scams by Dr. Nicola Fox Hamilton, and practical advice on preemptive disruption of cyber criminals from Huntress Labs' Alex Hitchen. Representatives from the Garda National Cyber Crime Bureau, including Detective Superintendent Michael (Jock) Mullen, explained law enforcement efforts and encouraged reporting of cyber incidents. Additionally, Craig Balding, CEO of Threatspotting, spoke on AI agents and sandboxing techniques to constrain malicious use. The event facilitated networking and knowledge exchange for improved organizational cyber defense.