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This week in cybersecurity, ransomware continues to be a dominant threat with new variants and social engineering tactics targeting industries like healthcare, while concerns persist over supply chain vulnerabilities and the dual use of AI by both defenders and attackers; meanwhile, governments are prioritizing critical infrastructure security, but job seekers must remain vigilant against rising employment scams that often feature unsolicited offers, poor communication, premature requests for financial data, demands to purchase equipment, and interview processes solely through chat, necessitating thorough verification of companies and recruiters to avoid falling victim.
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Hexagon Center is NOT currently hiring. However, numerous other organizations are falsely advertising job openings, which is a concerning trend that has become prevalent during this period. Listen here. |
🤷♀️ What now?: Try to get a virtual or phone interview. Research on the company that offered you a job.
Tools: Use every tool you know to look into the company.
📰 Headline Highlights
Fake 'Inflation Refund' texts target New Yorkers in new scam
Almost 1 billion Salesforce records stolen, hacker group claims
Millions of Qantas customers hit by cyberattack as hackers leak data online
Asahi breach leaves bitter taste as brewer fears personal data slurped
Clothing giant MANGO discloses data breach exposing customer info
Auction house Sotheby's finds its data on the block after cyberattack
Dairy Farmers of America confirms June cyberattack leaked personal data
In other news, Whisper 2FA Behind One Million Phishing Attempts Since July
The phenomenon of “flooding the zone” is indeed a prevalent strategy employed by large corporations in contemporary times. This trend raises significant concerns, as it may enable these entities to circumvent public scrutiny and engage in potentially harmful actions that could have detrimental consequences for society in the long term. The recent news events appear to exemplify this alarming trend.
Hexagon Center is dedicated to creating a safer world for everyone. We acknowledge that this is a significant challenge, but we also recognize that we cannot achieve this alone. Therefore, we invite you to collaborate with us. You can join or volunteer by responding to this email.
And, no, we didn’t forget that this month is Cybersecurity Awareness Month.
HOUSEKEEPING
Glossary/Legend:
Personal Identifier - A unique word or phrase shared exclusively with an individual or a group, serving as a means of identification and affirmation within the established relationship. It is recommended that 2 or more Personal Identifiers be established per person.
MFA (Multi-factor authentication or 2FA or 2-Factor Authentication) - a multi-step or 2-step account login process that requires users to enter more information than just one.
Cyber hygiene - the regular practices and procedures individuals and organizations use to maintain the health and security of their devices, networks, and data.
Cyberattack - A malicious attempt to gain unauthorized access to a computer system, network, or device. The goal of a cyberattack is to disrupt or damage the target, or to steal data, intellectual property, or money.
Malware (short for malicious software) - refers to any intrusive software developed by cybercriminals (often called hackers) to steal data and damage or destroy computers and computer systems.
Ransomware - A type of malware that locks or encrypts a victim's files and demands a ransom payment to unlock and decrypt them. Ransomware can infect a variety of devices, including computers, smartphones, printers, and more.
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