insider threat
How well do you know your remote IT worker?
Is the remote IT worker you recently hired really who he says he is? Fake IT workers are slipping into companies around the world, gaining access to sensitive data. Recently, …
Why layoffs increase cybersecurity risks
A wave of layoffs has swept through the tech industry, leaving IT teams in a rush to revoke all access those employees may have had. Additionally, 54% of tech hiring managers …
Coinbase suffers data breach, gets extorted (but won’t pay)
Cryptocurrency exchange platform Coinbase has suffered a breach, which resulted in attackers acquiring customers’ data that can help them mount social engineering …
Insider risk management needs a human strategy
Insider risk is not just about bad actors. Most of the time, it’s about mistakes. Someone sends a sensitive file to the wrong address, or uploads a document to their …
Layoffs pose a cybersecurity risk: Here’s why offboarding matters
In this Help Net Security video, Chase Doelling, Principal Strategist at JumpCloud, discusses the overlooked security risks associated with improper offboarding. Though many …
Understanding 2024 cyber attack trends
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 …
North Korean IT workers set their sights on European organizations
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 …
The human side of insider threats: People, pressure, and payback
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, …
Active network of North Korean IT front companies exposed
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 …
How insider threats can cause serious security breaches
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 …
AI and the future of corporate 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 …
Insider threats can damage even the most secure organizations
Insider threats encompass both intentional and unintentional actions. Some insiders may maliciously exploit their access for personal gain, espionage, or sabotage, while …