Smashing Security podcast #374: Microsoft’s Recall controversy, and the North Korean insider threat

Microsoft gets itself into a pickle with a privacy-popping new feature on its CoPilot+ PCs, the FTC warns of impersonated companies, and has your company hiring North Korean IT workers?

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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 Net Security video, Tara Lemieux, CMMC Consultant for Redspin, discusses inside… Continue reading How insider threats can cause serious security breaches

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 protect organizations against threats using AI to penetrate facilities.
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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 others may inadvertently compromise security protocols due to negligence, lack of … Continue reading Insider threats can damage even the most secure organizations

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 swift action is needed, according to Code42. Since 2021, there has been a 28%… Continue reading AI tools put companies at risk of data exfiltration

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 threat to a company? External vs insider threats External threats can cause gr… Continue reading Fighting insider threats is tricky but essential work

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 lookind for IT workers. North Korean hackers targeting developers Microsoft has ou… Continue reading North Korean hackers are targeting software developers and impersonating IT workers

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 understandable; the board is responsible for guiding high-level decision-making. They r… Continue reading Evolving conversations: Cybersecurity as a business risk