Remote work and technology advances have made it easier for job applicants to commit employment fraud by masking their true identities. Forms of employment fraud include nation-state or criminal organization fraud, identity fraud, outsourced work, and polywork. Preventing such fraud requires vigilant security measures, including recognizing red flags such as skill set discrepancies, inconsistencies in employee information, and lack of personal content. Organizations should implement checks during hiring and onboarding processes, conduct thorough reference checks, and utilize open-source intelligence to avoid becoming a victim.
Researchers Detailed Tools Used By Hacktivists Fueling Ransomware Attacks
The politically motivated hacktivist group CyberVolk has launched DDoS and ransomware attacks against targets opposing Russian interests. They use ransomware builders like AzzaSec, Diamond, LockBit,
