insider threat
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 …
AI tools put companies at risk of data exfiltration
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 …
Fighting insider threats is tricky but essential work
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 …
North Korean hackers are targeting software developers and impersonating IT workers
State-sponsored North Korean hackers have significantly intensified their focus on the IT sector in recent years, by infiltrating firms developing software and companies …
Evolving conversations: Cybersecurity as a business risk
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 …
Deception technology and breach anticipation strategies
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 …