This article originally appeared in Direct iT's new magazine, New England Cyber Defender, which you can read for free here.
Company Name: Aero Manufacturing
Name & Title: Greg Potcner, IT Manager
Location: Beverly, MA
Website: AeroManufacturing.
This article originally appeared in Direct iT's new magazine, New England Cyber Defender, which you can read for free here.
Cybercriminals know the easiest way to sneak under your radar is to pretend to be a brand you know and trust. These large companies have spent years on marketing, customer service, branding and consistency to build a trustworthy reputation, and hackers leverage this to go after you.
In an era where technology is constantly evolving, small businesses often struggle to keep up with the demands of their IT systems. Whether it’s knowing when and if it’s OK to implement AI and machine learning, embracing the power of the cloud, or keeping up with the latest cybersecurity threats, it can be overwhelming to stay abreast of all the technological changes of the world.
In a recent case highlighted by the U.S. Department of Justice, a former telecommunications company employee pleaded guilty to passport and wire fraud related to hacking his former employer and co-workers. This incident underscores the significant role of social engineering and employee vulnerabilities in cyber threats, emphasizing the urgent need for companies to establish strong policies to prevent such breaches.
In November, a user going by the name "IntelBroker" posted online offering access to "development and software pipelines" from General Electric for $500. After a short period, they increased the stakes by including network access in the offer, posting that "I previously listed the access to General Electrics, however, no serious buyers have actually responded to me or followed up.
The recently announced Cybersecurity Insurance and Data Analysis Working Group (CIDAWG) represents a renewed initiative aimed at providing robust support to small businesses, which are often more susceptible to cyber threats. Announced last month by Nitin Natarajan, Deputy Director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), this renewed effort serves as an enhanced iteration of its 2014 predecessor.