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Identity risk can start with a seemingly routine call. At 9:17 a.m., the help desk phone rings. The voice sounds calm, familiar, and slightly annoyed. It belongs to the CFO. Or seems to. He says he is locked out and needs access restored right away. The technician recognizes the voice and sends the reset link. … Read more
At some point in the last year, month, day, or hour, you probably typed a password into a glowing rectangle while half paying attention on a train, in a meeting, in bed, because the modern world runs on a small, forgettable act of faith: yes, it’s really me. The old image of a brute force … Read more
Gray-zone aggression now slips into boardrooms through the cracks of ordinary days. A new Willis report calls it a material threat to modern businesses. That report, “Hidden threats, real impacts,” maps tactics of the “gray” that sits between peace and war. Attackers choose deniable moves that still bruise markets and rattle confidence. Picture an unknown … Read more
Credential Abuse, Off-Hours Ransomware, And Rapid Active Directory Targeting Drive Global Risk Cybersecurity incidents rooted in identity abuse now dominate the global threat landscape, according to the newly released 2026 Sophos Active Adversary Report. Sophos analyzed 661 incident response and managed detection cases across 70 countries. The data covers November 1, 2024, through October 31, … Read more
Lately, every conversation I have with cybersecurity experts seems to include the same advice: “Don’t scan QR Codes.” This warning applies to emails and to “urgent” PDFs with official logos and tight deadlines. QR Codes were designed for convenience, but attackers have exploited that same ease. As the saying goes, “We have met the enemy … Read more