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“A better focus is what common threads do these operations all have, what common vectors do they have, or how is this ecosystem of groups collaborating to get into my network?” At the same time, many ransomware operators offer as-a-service models where affiliates deploy their malware against the victim in return for a share of the paid ransom. Many times, before working with an affiliate the threat group will be vetted first, being asked to…

It’s that time of the year again and while millions of Americans are scratching their heads trying to set up an online account with the IRS, cybercriminals are busy preying on vulnerable taxpayers with a wide variety of scams. In an email sent to TechRadar Pro, the cybersecurity firm Proofpoint provided further insights on the main types of tax season phishing scams both consumers and businesses need to look out for this year. While there…

In 2017, The Economist declared that data, rather than oil, had become the world’s most valuable resource. The refrain has been repeated ever since. Organizations across every industry have been and continue to invest heavily in data and analytics. But like oil, data and analytics have their dark side. According to CIO’s State of the CIO 2022 report, 35% of IT leaders say that data and business analytics will drive the most IT investment at…

What is 9-box talent review? The 9-box talent review grid is a popular HR tool used to measure employee performance and to identify employees with leadership potential. Created by McKinsey in 1970, 9-box talent assessment was used by GE to identify key investments and to compare various business units. The process later evolved into a widely used HR tool to assess the performance and potential of employees within the company using the 9-box talent grid…

Almost all major IT companies have joined the West’s global economic sanctions against Russia in recent weeks. To a large extent, this is related to the punitive measures imposed by the US government at the start of the war in Ukraine. The export of numerous technologies that could be used for the construction of weapons or military infrastructure was banned. These include semiconductors and other microelectronics, telecommunications equipment, sensors, aerospace technology, navigation systems, naval equipment…

Amid the growing threat of malware, enterprises and employees alike must take responsibility for the dangers of living and working in a digitized world. By Chip Witt, Vice President of Product Management, SpyCloud   Despite the resounding need for better password hygiene amid high-profile cyberattacks and an increase in fraud, consumers are still far from where they need to be. A recent SpyCloud report found 1.7 billion exposed credentials and 13 billion pieces of personally…