Tag: it security
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Social Engineering Tactics Expose Company's Vulnerability
A simple request from "the boss" was all it took for a threat actor to gain root access to a company's system, exposing a shocking vulnerability in their security - one that was exploited through a clever social engineering tactic. Human IT managers, trying to be helpful, inadvertently handed over the keys to the kingdom.
Itron Breach Exposes Internal IT Network Vulnerability
Itron recently disclosed that its internal IT network was breached by an unauthorized third party, prompting swift action to contain and mitigate the incident. The company quickly activated its cybersecurity response plan and notified law enforcement, successfully blocking the unauthorized activity with no reported follow-up attempts.