Tag: jobs
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Russian-Speaking Ransomware Gangs on the Hunt for Pen Testers
In further proof of the professionalization of Russian cybercriminal groups, ransomware gangs have been posting job ads for security positions such as pen testers, looking to boost their ransomware deployment operations. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/vulnerabilities-threats/russian-ransomware-gangs-hunt-pen-testers
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How to recognize employment fraud before it becomes a security issue
The combination of remote work, the latest technologies, and never physically meeting your employees has made it very easy for job applicants to mask their true identities … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2024/11/26/employment-fraud-red-flags/
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What the cyber community should expect from the Trump transition
Tags: ceo, cisa, ciso, cyber, cybersecurity, defense, disinformation, election, governance, government, infrastructure, intelligence, jobs, military, technology, threat, ukraineDonald Trump’s decisive win in this year’s presidential election promises to deliver radical changes to how the US government operates.Trump’s positions on a range of social, economic, and military issues, from immigration to human rights to the defense of Ukraine, represent significantly different postures from those of the current Biden administration and are arguably more…
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17 hottest IT security certs for higher pay today
Tags: access, ai, attack, automation, blockchain, business, ceo, cisa, ciso, cloud, communications, conference, container, control, credentials, cryptography, cyber, cybersecurity, data, defense, detection, encryption, exploit, finance, fortinet, google, governance, group, guide, hacker, incident response, infosec, infrastructure, intelligence, Internet, jobs, monitoring, network, penetration-testing, privacy, reverse-engineering, risk, risk-management, skills, software, technology, threat, tool, training, windowsWith the New Year on the horizon, many IT professionals may be looking to improve their careers in 2025 but need direction on the best way. The latest data from Foote Partners may provide helpful signposts.Analyzing more than 638 certifications as part of its 3Q 2024 “IT Skills Demand and Pay Trends Report,” Foote Partners…
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What Talent Gap? Hiring Practices Are the Real Problem
While the need for cybersecurity talent still exists, the budget may not. Here’s how to maximize security staff despite hiring freezes. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/cybersecurity-operations/hiring-gap-not-talent-gap
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AI hiring bias? Men with Anglo-Saxon names score lower in tech interviews
Study suggests hiding every Tom, Dick, and Harry’s personal info from HR bots First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2024/11/21/ai_hiring_test_bias/
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GAO: HHS Needs to Be a Better Leader in Health Sector Cyber
Watchdog Agency Report Points to Unimplemented Cyber Recommendations. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services needs to take important actions to do a better job of carrying out its duties as the lead federal agency responsible for strengthening cybersecurity in the healthcare and public health sector, said a new federal watch dog agency report.…
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5 Best Cybersecurity Certifications to Get in 2025
Boost your career and job security with a cybersecurity certificate. Gain in-demand skills, access to high-paying roles, and protect vital information… First seen on esecurityplanet.com Jump to article: www.esecurityplanet.com/networks/cybersecurity-certifications/
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Active network of North Korean IT front companies exposed
An analysis of the websites belonging to companies that served as a front for getting North Korean IT workers remote jobs with businesses worldwide has revealed an active … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2024/11/21/north-korean-it-front-companies/
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Red red team team: Threat actors hire pentesters to test out ransomware effectiveness
First seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/news/red-red-team-team-threat-actors-hire-pentesters-to-test-out-ransomware-effectiveness
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North Korean IT Worker Using Weaponized Video Conference Apps To Attack Job Seakers
North Korean IT workers, operating under the cluster CL-STA-0237, have been implicated in recent phishing attacks leveraging malware-infected video conference apps. The group, likely based in Laos, has demonstrated a sophisticated approach, infiltrating a U.S.-based SMB IT services company to gain access to sensitive information and secure a position at a major tech company. It…
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Russian Ransomware Gangs on the Hunt for Pen Testers
In further proof of the professionalization of Russian cybercriminal groups, ransomware gangs have been posting job ads for security positions such as pen testers, looking to boost their ransomware deployment operations. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/vulnerabilities-threats/russian-ransomware-gangs-hunt-pen-testers
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North Korean Hackers Target Job Seekers with Malware-Laced Video Apps
A recent report by Unit 42 researchers uncovers a complex phishing campaign linked to a cluster of North Korean IT workers tracked as CL-STA-0237. This group used malware-infected video conference... First seen on securityonline.info Jump to article: securityonline.info/north-korean-hackers-target-job-seekers-with-malware-laced-video-apps/
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Channel Brief: N-able Makes Key Exec Hires to Further Channel Strategy
First seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/news/channel-brief-n-able-makes-key-exec-hires-to-further-channel-strategy
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Mozilla Foundation lays off 30% staff, drops advocacy division
This is the second layoff at Mozilla this year, the first affecting dozens of staff on the side of the organization that builds the popular Firefox br… First seen on techcrunch.com Jump to article: techcrunch.com/2024/11/05/mozilla-foundation-lays-off-30-staff-drops-advocacy-division/
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THN Recap: Top Cybersecurity Threats, Tools, and Practices (Nov 11 – Nov 17)
What do hijacked websites, fake job offers, and sneaky ransomware have in common? They’re proof that cybercriminals are finding smarter, sneakier ways to exploit both systems and people.This week makes one thing clear: no system, no person, no organization is truly off-limits. Attackers are getting smarter, faster, and more creative”, using everything from human trust…
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North Korean IT Worker Network Tied to BeaverTail Phishing Campaign
BeaverTail malware has been used to target tech job seekers through fake recruiters, Palo Alto Networks’ Unit 42 has found First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/north-korean-it-worker-beavertail/
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Iranian Threat Actors Mimic North Korean Job Scam Techniques
Tehran Baits Aerospace Sector into Downloading Malware With Fake Job Offers. Iranian state hackers are taking a page out of North Korean tactics to entice job seekers into downloading malware, with security researchers spotting a Tehran campaign directed against the aerospace industry. It’s possible that Pyongyang shared its attack methods and tools. First seen on…
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Iranian Hackers Target Aerospace Industry in ‘Dream Job’ Campaign
Iran-linked Charming Kitten hackers have been running a ‘dream job’ campaign targeting the aerospace industry with the SnailResin malware. The post Iranian Hackers Target Aerospace Industry in ‘Dream Job’ Campaign appeared first on SecurityWeek. First seen on securityweek.com Jump to article: www.securityweek.com/iranian-hackers-target-aerospace-industry-in-dream-job-campaign/
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Iranian Threat Group Targets Aerospace Workers With Fake Job Lures
First seen on packetstormsecurity.com Jump to article: packetstormsecurity.com/news/view/36594/Iranian-Threat-Group-Targets-Aerospace-Workers-With-Fake-Job-Lures.html
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Iran-linked group aims malware at aerospace industry through fake job recruiters
First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/iran-linked-hackers-aerospace-espionage-malware-fake-recruiters
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Lazarus Group Targets macOS with RustyAttr Trojan in Fake Job PDFs
Group-IB has uncovered Lazarus group’s stealthy new trojan and technique of hiding malicious code in extended attributes on… First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/lazarus-group-macos-rustyattr-trojan-fake-job-pdfs/
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Unused AWS services lead to unexpected costs. Here’s how to turn them off
In a company, who owns the cloud? It’s not always clear. Maybe a better question is: who is responsible for the cloud’s cost? That answer is always the head of Operations. This person could be titled as ‘DevOps,’ or running a ‘Platform’ team the title doesn’t matter. This is the person whose job it… First…
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Asda security chief replaced, retailer sheds jobs during Walmart tech divorce
British grocer’s workers called back to office as clock ticks for contractors First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2024/11/14/senior_tech_departure_asda/