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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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