Disorder for Pickup
In a recent alarming trend, cybercriminals are adopting new stratagems, involving physical couriers to intercept valuable assets from victims. The Federal Bureau of Investigation has issued a public service announcement highlighting a surge in scams where perpetrators are masquerading as couriers, complicating the cybersecurity landscape. The FBI warns that these scammers, often fooling senior citizens, convince their victims of compromised financial accounts, urging them to convert their assets into cash or precious metals. At this crucial juncture, a supposedly trustworthy courier appears, ready to transport these assets under the guise of security, only to misappropriate them.
Persistent Phishing Attempts from the North
North Korean hackers, known for their persistent cyber espionage activities, continue to pose significant threats to media figures and academic experts, with recent reports from SentinelLabs revealing the deployment of sophisticated malware. The group, identified as ScarCruft, is believed to be government-affiliated and employs phishing emails as a primary vector to deliver RokRAT, a robust backdoor malware aimed at surveillance. SentinelLabs’ research uncovered that the attackers exploited public cloud services to disguise their command and control communications, thereby evading detection and complicating the cybersecurity environment for organizations and individuals alike.
IBM: UB IRL
A major shift in IBM’s working culture is afoot as the technology giant has issued a directive requiring all U.S. managers to report to the office at least three days a week. Sent by John Granger, the SVP of IBM, this comes as part of a corporate recalibration towards traditional work modes, post-pandemic. Managers have been given strict instructions to comply, with those operating from locations impractical for commuting facing the prospect of either relocation or separation from the company. This move has sparked conversations about the viability of remote work in an era where many have come to value its flexibility.
