Why you should always be wary of insider threats: A disgruntled employee at a US industrial firm deleted backups and locked IT admins out of workstations in a failed data extortion attempt
Disgruntled employees can exploit insider knowledge, leading to potential cyber extortion and operational disruption.
CrowdStrike 2024 report exposes North Korea's covert workforce in U.S. tech firms
North Korean attackers are infiltrating U.S. companies as remote I.T. workers, posing significant insider threats to national security.
Cracking open insider threats
Insider threats pose significant risk, requiring businesses to enhance their security strategies beyond just external defenses.
North Korean insider attacks are skyrocketing - dozens of US firms didn't spot the hacker in their midst
North Korean hackers target over 100 organizations by impersonating IT workers to steal sensitive information and money.
Understanding and applying the zero trust mentality
Zero trust enhances security by adopting a 'never trust, always verify' approach in monitoring user and device activities.
FBI investigated Disney World cyberattack after restaurant menus were changed
A former Disney employee allegedly hacked into restaurant systems, altering menus with harmful changes, causing significant damage and raising health risks.
The incident highlights the dangers of insider threats and the potential consequences of disgruntled employees. Better security measures are needed.
Why you should always be wary of insider threats: A disgruntled employee at a US industrial firm deleted backups and locked IT admins out of workstations in a failed data extortion attempt
Disgruntled employees can exploit insider knowledge, leading to potential cyber extortion and operational disruption.
CrowdStrike 2024 report exposes North Korea's covert workforce in U.S. tech firms
North Korean attackers are infiltrating U.S. companies as remote I.T. workers, posing significant insider threats to national security.
Cracking open insider threats
Insider threats pose significant risk, requiring businesses to enhance their security strategies beyond just external defenses.
North Korean insider attacks are skyrocketing - dozens of US firms didn't spot the hacker in their midst
North Korean hackers target over 100 organizations by impersonating IT workers to steal sensitive information and money.
Understanding and applying the zero trust mentality
Zero trust enhances security by adopting a 'never trust, always verify' approach in monitoring user and device activities.
FBI investigated Disney World cyberattack after restaurant menus were changed
A former Disney employee allegedly hacked into restaurant systems, altering menus with harmful changes, causing significant damage and raising health risks.
The incident highlights the dangers of insider threats and the potential consequences of disgruntled employees. Better security measures are needed.
Why you should always offboard outgoing staff: A disgruntled ex-Disney employee targeted former colleagues with DDoS attacks and hacked its menu system to change peanut allergen information
A former Disney employee has been charged with cyber crimes, including endangering diners by manipulating allergen information on menus.
OpenAI is hiring someone to investigate its own employees
OpenAI is proactively addressing internal security threats amid concerns about AI misuse and state-affiliated actor interventions.
Why you should always offboard outgoing staff: A disgruntled ex-Disney employee targeted former colleagues with DDoS attacks and hacked its menu system to change peanut allergen information
A former Disney employee has been charged with cyber crimes, including endangering diners by manipulating allergen information on menus.
OpenAI is hiring someone to investigate its own employees
OpenAI is proactively addressing internal security threats amid concerns about AI misuse and state-affiliated actor interventions.
US Intel Says Insider Threats Are 'Likely' During the Election
Insider threats pose significant risks to fair elections in the US, especially concerning the upcoming 2024 election.
Emerging security career challenges
Security professionals should broaden their discussions to include future challenges beyond traditional security expectations to enhance career advancement.
Suspicious Minds: Insider Threats in The SaaS World
Insider threats are a significant concern in SaaS security, with 26% of incidents caused by insiders. Identifying and mitigating these threats is crucial for protecting company data.