Cybercrime InfoSec Ransomware Social Engineering 
SecureWorld News
MARCH 17, 2022
For example, don't underestimate for a second how valuable targeting data and how much targeting data that the ransomware actors obtain when they hack into one of their victims and steal all their internal data. Key takeaway #3: Social engineering is the most powerful attack vector against InfoSec protocols.
BH Consulting
MAY 23, 2023
Say it again, I double dare you Anyone familiar with phishing and social engineering will know scammers often use psychological tricks to get victims to divulge personal data. Repetition can lead people to over-disclose information, that could then put them at risk of identity theft and cybercrime.
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SecureWorld News
OCTOBER 19, 2023
Increased risk of cyberattacks The rising cost of living can lead to an increase in cybercrime, as people become more desperate to make money. Economic effects, including inflationary pressures, have had a broad impact across the InfoSec landscape," Smeaton said. Investing in security awareness training has a bottom line impact.
Herjavec Group
DECEMBER 15, 2021
The Rise of Ransomware. 2021 saw some of the most damaging ransomware breaches in recent history. While it’s certainly not new, ransomware has seen a steep increase in frequency and sophistication this past year. The Herjavec Group Threat Team recently reported on the State of Ransomware in 2021.
Krebs on Security
DECEMBER 29, 2022
I seem to be doing most of that activity now on Mastodon , which appears to have absorbed most of the infosec refugees from Twitter, and in any case is proving to be a far more useful, civil and constructive place to post such things. 24, Russia invades Ukraine, and fault lines quickly begin to appear in the cybercrime underground.
eSecurity Planet
DECEMBER 19, 2023
Cybercrime will go to the next level: Cyberattackers will implement improved skills, “shift left” attacks, and shifting strategies to adjust to evolving cyberdefense. 2023 cybersecurity issues will continue: Weak IT fundamentals, poor cybersecurity awareness, and ransomware will still cause problems and make headlines.
ForAllSecure
APRIL 7, 2021
You’d think that having an amazing resume, a couple of bug bounties, or a CTF win would land you that dream infosec job. At a time when organizations are dealing with the SolarWinds breach and a persistent threat of ransomware throughout the world. There's a serious shortage of InfoSec professionals.
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