In 2020 Toll Group went twice through a ransomware attack, now Sophos which acted as a response and investigation team for the events, announces that the entry point was an account of an employee who died but remained active in the system.
Nefilim Ransomware Attack Used “Ghost” Credentials.
According to the report by Sophos, the Nefilim group responsible for the infidelity attack that was on the company’s network for about a month without the defense systems identifying suspicious activity, the user used by the attack group belonged to a deceased employee but his account was locked/deleted due to being integrated into various services.
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✅ CISOs: The Ultimate List of Free Compliance Checklists ✅
Staying compliant in cybersecurity is a moving target, and missing just one requirement can lead to costly breaches or fines. That’s why having access to practical, free compliance checklists tailored for CISOs is a game changer.
Here’s your ultimate list of top free compliance checklists to keep your security program audit-ready and risk-proof:
1️⃣ NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) Checklist – Simplify your gap analysis with this official guide.
https://www.nist.gov/cyberframework
2️⃣ ISO/IEC 27001:2013 Compliance Checklist – Essential for establishing an effective Information Security Management System (ISMS).
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3️⃣ GDPR Compliance Checklist – Ensure your organization meets EU data protection regulations effortlessly.
https://gdpr.eu/checklist/
4️⃣ HIPAA Security Rule Checklist – Critical for healthcare and related industries to protect sensitive health data.
https://www.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/ocr/privacy/hipaa/administrative/securityrule/hipaa-security-checklist.pdf
5️⃣ CMMC Level 1 Compliance Checklist – For defense contractors needing Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification readiness.
https://www.acq.osd.mil/cmmc/docs/CMMC_ModelMain_V1.02_20200318.pdf
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The 10 Brands Cybercriminals Love – And How to Stop Them
🛑 These 10 Brands Are Fueling the Latest Phishing Storm
📌 Microsoft. Google. Amazon. DHL. Apple.
They’re not being hacked – they’re being weaponized.
📨 Cybercriminals are using our most trusted brands as bait.
🧠 It works because our brains associate these names with legitimacy – not danger.
⚠️ Employees are clicking. They’re submitting credentials. They’re opening the door wide.
🔍 The top 10 most impersonated brands in phishing attacks today?
Microsoft
Google
Amazon
LinkedIn
Adobe
Apple
Facebook
DHL
Instagram
WhatsApp
💣 That’s not just a trend – it’s a strategy.
Attackers are now laser-focused on one thing: trust.
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🚨 CISOs: Best Free Incident Response Playbooks to Download Today 🚨
When seconds count, having a solid Incident Response (IR) playbook can make all the difference. Yet, many security leaders struggle to find comprehensive, practical, and free resources tailored for today’s evolving threats.
Here’s a curated list of top-tier free IR playbooks every CISO should download now to boost your team’s readiness and resilience:
1️⃣ SANS Incident Handler’s Handbook – A detailed guide to managing security incidents effectively.
https://www.sans.org/reading-room/whitepapers/incident/incident-handlers-handbook-33901
2️⃣ NIST Computer Security Incident Handling Guide (SP 800-61r2) – A foundational standard for federal and private sectors alike.
https://csrc.nist.gov/publications/detail/sp/800-61/rev-2/final
3️⃣ CERT Resilience Management Model (CERT-RMM) – Focuses on managing operational resilience through IR processes.
https://resources.sei.cmu.edu/library/asset-view.cfm?assetid=508839
4️⃣ MITRE ATT&CK Playbooks – Tailor your response tactics based on attacker behaviors and techniques.
https://attack.mitre.org/resources/playbooks/
5️⃣ CISA Incident Response Playbook – Practical steps from the US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency.
https://www.cisa.gov/publication/cisa-incident-response-playbook
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