CISA sent out a warning about a Russian advanced persistent threat (APT) called Star Blizzard warning about their long-game social engineering tactics. They create fake email and social media accounts, contact their potential victims, talk about a non-threatening subject to gain the victim’s confidence, and wait to launch their malicious attack. I call this long-game social engineering.

Over nearly two decades, AlgoSec has undergone a remarkable evolution in both technology and offerings. Initially founded with the mission of simplifying network security device management, the company has consistently adapted to the changing landscape of cybersecurity.

Researchers at Nisos warn that North Korean threat actors are impersonating skilled job seekers in order to obtain remote employment at US companies. “The identified personas claim to have highly sought-after technical skills and experience and often represent themselves as U.S.-based teleworkers, but Nisos investigators found indications that they are based abroad,” the researchers write.

‍ As one of the youngest global industries, cybersecurity presents many challenges. It's a complex sector with many components to master. Security leaders find fortifying an organization's security measures tough. This obstacle is made even greater by the quickly evolving threat landscape. Another tricky hurdle is communicating and justifying their actions to the boardroom. ‍

So, you’ve dipped your toes into the cloud, chasing after that sweet combo of efficiency, scalability, and innovation. But, hold up – with great power comes great responsibility. It’s time to build up those digital defenses against all the lurking risks that come with the cloud craze.

Analysis of nearly a year’s worth of emails brings insight into exactly what kinds of malicious content are being used, who’s being impersonated, and who’s being targeted. I love data built on statistically relevant data samples, as the larger the data set, the more relevant and representative of an entire industry, country, or world it is. One such report is Hornetsecurity’s just released Cyber Security Report 2024.

Application outages caused by human error can be a nightmare for businesses, leading to financial losses, customer dissatisfaction, and reputational damage. While human error is inevitable, organizations can implement effective strategies to minimize its impact and resolve outages promptly.

The digital revolution has ushered in a new era of contract formation and execution. In India, the advent of digital contracts, also known as electronic contracts (e-contracts), has been pivotal in the transformation of commercial transactions. These contracts, facilitated by eSign solutions, have become a cornerstone in the realm of e-commerce and online business dealings.