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Supply chain woes continue to plague organizations around the world and in virtually all sectors. For some, leveraging data and analytics tools is proving to be an effective way to address the challenges. Disruptions to global supply chains due to the COVID-19 pandemic have been significant. As consulting firm Deloitte notes, the free movement and operation of people, raw materials, finished goods, and factory operations have been stymied. “Direct supply chains have experienced challenges, and…

A leading UK high street retailer has been forced to close several stores and part suspend its operations after a cyber-attack, according to reports. The Works, which sells cut-price arts and crafts supplies, reportedly said it had disabled access to computer systems, including email, as a precaution while it investigates. “There has been some limited disruption to trading and business operations, including the closure of some stores due to till issues,” noted a statement seen…

In tight talent markets, investing in employees’ careers can be a key differentiator. Upskilling and cross-training programs can not only improve employee productivity and help fill key skill gaps, but also prove to be essential tools for retention and recruitment, as Capital One’s approach to “developing the whole person” through a range of training programs attests. Capital One has leveraged several internal professional development programs to meet the skills gap, while giving employees— and even…

Security researchers have detected multiple APT campaigns leveraging Ukraine war-themed documents and news sources to lure victims into clicking on spear-phishing links. Check Point Research said victim locations ranged from South America to the Middle East, with malware downloads designed to perform keylogging and screenshotting and execute commands. The threat groups in question include El Machete, which is targeting the financial and government sectors in Nicaragua and Venezuela with malicious macro-laden Word documents containing articles…

Tens of thousands of victims have been tricked into clicking on an email claiming to contain a WhatsApp voicemail message, according to researchers. A team at Armorblox has already detected close to 28,000 mailboxes impacted across Google Workspace and Microsoft 365. The email in question is titled “New Incoming Voicemessage,” with the body text spoofed to appear as if a private message has been sent via WhatsApp to the recipient. Clicking “Play” in the email…

Happy Cybersecurity Awareness Month!   Every October, the National Cybersecurity Alliance selects a theme around which to publish extensive awareness resources and practical tips to help you improve your cybersecurity.1 This year’s theme is “It’s easy to stay safe online.” With the number of cyber threats and breaches dominating the headlines, it can seem like a Herculean task to cover all your bases; however, with just four easy habits, you can actually protect yourself against…