US and UK-based threat group, Scattered Spider, known for its advanced social engineering techniques including voice phishing, is targeting various sectors using tactics such as data extortion. The group is known to use various legitimate tools and malware to infiltrate victim environments. Cybersecurity agencies recommend mitigation measures, detecting and suppressing controls, and brand protection services to prevent breaches.

More Organizations Are Using Software-Based Pentesting
Over 50% of Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) use software-based penetration testing to enhance their internal testing practices.