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Kraken Exchange Faces Extortion After Insider Recorded System Footage
Kraken exchange faces extortion after a staff member misused access to record internal systems, about 2,000 accounts affected, no funds or systems breached.
2 US Cybersecurity Experts Guilty of Extortion Scheme for ALPHV Ransomware
Can you trust your cybersecurity team? A recent federal case reveals how two US-based cybersecurity experts turned into affiliates for the BlackCat ransomware group, extorting over $1.2M in Bitcoin. Read the full story on their 2023 crime spree.
Insider Threat: Hackers Paying Company Insiders to Bypass Security
A new report from Check Point Research reveals a growing trend of cyber criminals recruiting employees at banks, telecoms, and tech giants. Learn how hackers use the darknet and Telegram to offer payouts up to $15,000 for internal access to companies like Apple, Coinbase, and the Federal Reserve.
CrowdStrike Fires Worker Over Insider Leak to Scattered Lapsus Hunters
CrowdStrike fired an insider for selling internal screenshots to Scattered Lapsus$ Hunters for $25,000. Read how the security team detected the activity and protected customers.
Coinbase Customer Info Stolen by Bribed Overseas Agents
Coinbase insider breach: Bribed overseas agents stole user data; company rejects ransom, offers $20M reward, boosts security, and…
Two Hacks, One Empire: The Cyber Assaults Disney Didn’t See Coming
Disney was hit by two major 2024 cyberattacks, an ex-employee’s sabotage and a hacker’s AI trap, exposing internal…
Insider Threat Awareness Month: Protecting Your Business from Within
This article delves into the significance of Insider Threat Awareness Month and explores effective strategies that organizations can employ to detect and mitigate these often elusive threats.
Cola-Cola breach: ex-employee stole hard drive with 8,000 workers’ data
The world-renowned carbonated soft drink producer Cola-Cola has announced that it has suffered a data breach in which personal data…