How to Avoid Confidentiality Gaps in Early-Stage Startups

Startups often expose sensitive data during pitches and hiring. Learn when to use NDAs and simple workflows to close confidentiality gaps...

10 Non-tech things you wish you had done after being breached

TL;DR Non-tech aspects to breach follow-up are often overlooked but essential NDAs, supply chain, and third party contracts and obligations should be reviewed Reviewing communication protocols and employee training increases resilience Looking after, and retaining your people improves recovery fo...

Pallet liquidation scams and how to recognize them

Pallet liquidation scams target people looking to purchase pallets of supposedly discounted merchandise, often from major retailers like Amazon. Groups that engage in pallet liquidation sales are rampant on social media and it’s hard to discern the scammers from the legitimate ones to be honest,...

Who is behind the Cisco attack?

Threat Level Attack Report For a detailed advisory, download the pdf file here Summary Cisco has revealed that they have faced a breach carried out by threat actors, the UNC2447, the Lapsus$, and the Yanluowang ransomware gang. They stole around 2.8 GB of data, which included non-disclosure...

Former Uber Security Chief Charged Over Covering Up 2016 Data Breach

The federal prosecutors in the United States have charged Uber's former chief security officer, Joe Sullivan, for covering up a massive data breach that the ride-hailing company suffered in 2016. According to the press release published by the U.S. Department of Justice, Sullivan "took deliberate...

United States Sues Edward Snowden and You'd be Surprised to Know Why

The United States government today filed a lawsuit against Edward Snowden, a former contractor for the CIA and NSA government agencies who made headlines worldwide in 2013 when he fled the country and leaked top-secret information about NSA's global and domestic surveillance activities. And you...

Feds Change Policy to Require Warrant for Use of Stingrays

The Department of Justice has established a new policy that requires federal law enforcement agents–and state and local agencies working with the department–to obtain search warrants in order to use Stingray devices. The change is a major one, as agents will now need to show probable cause before...