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Developer Convicted for Hacking Former Employer’s Systems

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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 […]

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Active network of North Korean IT front companies exposed

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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

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Cybersecurity Awareness: Reflecting on 20 Years of Defense Evolution and Preparing for Future Threats

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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

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How insider threats can cause serious security breaches

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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

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AI and the future of corporate security

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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

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Insider threats can damage even the most secure organizations

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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

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AI tools put companies at risk of data exfiltration

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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

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Dtex Systems Snags $50M from Alphabet’s CapitalG

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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

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Fighting insider threats is tricky but essential work

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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

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Whistleblowers: Should CISOs Consider Them a Friend or Foe?

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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

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North Korean hackers are targeting software developers and impersonating IT workers

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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

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Evolving conversations: Cybersecurity as a business risk

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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

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Deception technology and breach anticipation strategies

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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

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IT employee piggybacked on cyberattack for personal gain

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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

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Triple Threat: Insecure Economy, Cybercrime Recruitment and Insider Threats

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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

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