Understanding 2024 cyber attack trends 2025-04-24 at 13:04 By Zeljka Zorz Mandiant has released the M-Trends 2025 report, which outlines global cyber attack trends based on their own incident response engagements from 2024. Key trends and insights In 2024, Mandiant handled more incidents in the financial sector than in any other industry: 17.4%. Other popular […]
React to this headline:
Understanding 2024 cyber attack trends Read More »
North Korean IT workers set their sights on European organizations 2025-04-02 at 13:05 By Zeljka Zorz North Korean IT workers are expanding their efforts beyond the US, and are seeking to fraudulently gain employment with organizations around the world, but most especially in Europe. According to Google’s threat researchers, they are also increasingly attempting to
React to this headline:
North Korean IT workers set their sights on European organizations Read More »
The human side of insider threats: People, pressure, and payback 2025-04-01 at 08:02 By Help Net Security While cybercriminals are often in the spotlight, one of the most dangerous threats to your company might be hiding in plain sight, within your own team. Employees, contractors, or business partners who have access to sensitive information can
React to this headline:
The human side of insider threats: People, pressure, and payback Read More »
Developer Convicted for Hacking Former Employer’s Systems 2025-03-10 at 14:34 By Ionut Arghire Davis Lu was convicted of sabotaging his employer’s systems through malicious code, and deleting encrypted data. The post Developer Convicted for Hacking Former Employer’s Systems appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek View Original Source React to this
React to this headline:
Developer Convicted for Hacking Former Employer’s Systems Read More »
Active network of North Korean IT front companies exposed 2024-11-21 at 16:18 By Zeljka Zorz An analysis of the websites belonging to companies that served as a front for getting North Korean IT workers remote jobs with businesses worldwide has revealed an active network of such companies originating in China. Unearthing North Korean IT front
React to this headline:
Active network of North Korean IT front companies exposed Read More »
Cybersecurity Awareness: Reflecting on 20 Years of Defense Evolution and Preparing for Future Threats 2024-09-19 at 15:46 By Marc Solomon Threats have become more complex as the threat surface has expanded and it is now about the evolution of protecting a business and its ecosystem. The post Cybersecurity Awareness: Reflecting on 20 Years of Defense Evolution
React to this headline:
How insider threats can cause serious security breaches 2024-04-29 at 07:34 By Help Net Security Insider threats are a prominent issue and can lead to serious security breaches. Just because someone is a colleague or employee does not grant inherent trust. In this Help Net Security video, Tara Lemieux, CMMC Consultant for Redspin, discusses insider
React to this headline:
How insider threats can cause serious security breaches Read More »
AI and the future of corporate security 2024-03-15 at 06:30 By Help Net Security In this Help Net Security video, Tracy Reinhold, CSO at Everbridge, discusses why AI technology must be embraced while also exploring some guardrails that must be in place to protect organizations against threats using AI to penetrate facilities. The post AI
React to this headline:
AI and the future of corporate security Read More »
Insider threats can damage even the most secure organizations 2024-03-11 at 06:32 By Help Net Security Insider threats encompass both intentional and unintentional actions. Some insiders may maliciously exploit their access for personal gain, espionage, or sabotage, while others may inadvertently compromise security protocols due to negligence, lack of awareness, or coercion. Consequently, the challenge
React to this headline:
Insider threats can damage even the most secure organizations Read More »
AI tools put companies at risk of data exfiltration 2024-03-06 at 06:03 By Help Net Security Data loss from insiders continues to pose a growing threat to security, with emerging technologies such as AI and generative AI (GenAI) only compounding the issue, indicating swift action is needed, according to Code42. Since 2021, there has been
React to this headline:
AI tools put companies at risk of data exfiltration Read More »
Dtex Systems Snags $50M from Alphabet’s CapitalG 2024-03-05 at 18:07 By SecurityWeek News Insider threat detection firm Dtex Systems raises $50 million in a funding round led by the investment arm of Google’s parent company. The post Dtex Systems Snags $50M from Alphabet’s CapitalG appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek
React to this headline:
Dtex Systems Snags $50M from Alphabet’s CapitalG Read More »
Fighting insider threats is tricky but essential work 2024-01-25 at 08:01 By Helga Labus Business executives are worried about accidental internal staff error (71%) almost as much as they are worried about external threats (75%). But which of the two is a bigger threat to a company? External vs insider threats External threats can cause
React to this headline:
Fighting insider threats is tricky but essential work Read More »
Whistleblowers: Should CISOs Consider Them a Friend or Foe? 30/10/2023 at 14:46 By Kevin Townsend Are whistleblowers traitors to the company, a danger to corporate brand image, and a form of insider threat? Or are they an early warning safety valve that can be used to strengthen cybersecurity and compliance? The post Whistleblowers: Should CISOs
React to this headline:
Whistleblowers: Should CISOs Consider Them a Friend or Foe? Read More »
North Korean hackers are targeting software developers and impersonating IT workers 20/10/2023 at 13:52 By Helga Labus State-sponsored North Korean hackers have significantly intensified their focus on the IT sector in recent years, by infiltrating firms developing software and companies lookind for IT workers. North Korean hackers targeting developers Microsoft has outlined on Wednesday how
React to this headline:
North Korean hackers are targeting software developers and impersonating IT workers Read More »
Evolving conversations: Cybersecurity as a business risk 03/10/2023 at 08:03 By Help Net Security Board members often lack technical expertise and may not fully grasp cyber risks. On the other hand, CISOs are more accustomed to interfacing with IT staff. This is understandable; the board is responsible for guiding high-level decision-making. They rarely become involved
React to this headline:
Evolving conversations: Cybersecurity as a business risk Read More »
Deception technology and breach anticipation strategies 14/08/2023 at 08:02 By Mirko Zorz Cybersecurity is undergoing a paradigm shift. Previously, defenses were built on the assumption of keeping adversaries out; now, strategies are formed with the idea that they might already be within the network. This modern approach has given rise to advanced methods prioritizing rapid
React to this headline:
Deception technology and breach anticipation strategies Read More »
IT employee piggybacked on cyberattack for personal gain 24/05/2023 at 14:34 By Helga Labus A 28-year-old former IT employee of an Oxford-based company has been convicted of blackmailing his employer and unauthorized access to a computer with intent to commit other offences, after pleading guilty during a hearing at Reading Crown Court, England. IT employee
React to this headline:
IT employee piggybacked on cyberattack for personal gain Read More »
Triple Threat: Insecure Economy, Cybercrime Recruitment and Insider Threats 18/05/2023 at 18:45 By Derek Manky A wave of layoffs, coupled with increased recruitment efforts by cybercriminals, could create the perfect conditions for insider threats to flourish The post Triple Threat: Insecure Economy, Cybercrime Recruitment and Insider Threats appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an
React to this headline:
Triple Threat: Insecure Economy, Cybercrime Recruitment and Insider Threats Read More »