Well, my dear friends, grab a cuppa and settle in because we have some intriguing chat to share concerning insider threats and potential risks to our beloved companies. You’ve probably heard whispers about this, but we’ve been given a peek into a recent report by cybersecurity firm Nisos, and the findings are worth a natter.
As you well know, the good folks at Nisos are the kind of people who like to keep their ear to the ground, not just the humdrum everyday social media but also the rather sly corners of the internet where the sun doesn’t shine as much, the so-called ‘dark web’. And what they’ve found, is quite a doozy.
They share in their report a startling revelation about the amplifying insider threat activities between 2019 and 2024. Think about that for a moment, that’s a not-so-gentle increase over just five short years.
But what has truly captured our attention is the mention of a digital recruitment marketplace. A veritable bazaar online, where troublemakers coalesce to engage with insiders from across industries, keen on causing a bit of chaos or perhaps a robust kerfuffle. The stroppy lot seem to be particularly interested in individuals from the telecommunications sector, as well as our chums in sales and e-commerce.
Now, being British, we’re no strangers to a bit of banter, but this goes far beyond harmless chit-chat. This raises some very serious questions about the potential for security breaches within our companies, particularly if insiders are being lured by these dark web dealers.
And, you know what they say about offering an apple to a horse, don’t you? The principle applies here too, the higher the lure, the juicier the catch. And, unfortunately, this leaves our companies in a right pickle, grappling with potentially significant security risks.
The question that nudges all of us is – how can we ensure our companies are not turning into honeypots for these dark web recruiters? How can we keep our information locked up tighter than the Queen’s jewels?
Well, mate, it’s all about keeping our guard up and staying vigilant. Ensuring we have the right cybersecurity measures in place is one way to nip at the heels of these menacing threats. It means doing our due diligence to ensure every Tom, Dick and Harry within our organizations aren’t susceptible to these devious plots.
So, friends, let’s use this tidbit from Nisos as a wake-up call. We’re in a digital age, where the battle lines between security and threat aren’t as clear as they once were. And just typing that into words doesn’t sound cheery, does it? But we’ve got to face it square on to stay protected. Come rain or shine, it’s the great British spirit to buckle up, remain alert, and soldier on.
And in this context, soldiering on means doing everything we can to shield our sectors from these right dodgy individuals, lurking in the shadows of the internet. Be it telecommunications, sales, e-commerce, or any other industry, let’s make it our mission to keep the bad apples out of our barrels.
So, let’s crack on, shall we? A word to the wise, keep an eye out and not let anyone sell our secrets cheap down the old cyber pub. A little vigilance can save us all a load of trouble, and keep our companies safe and secure.
by Parker Bytes
