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CISOs, this one’s for you to reshare! ??? Phishing scams skyrocket around Black Friday and Cyber Monday—where a "big discount" can catch anyone off guard. Moreover, many might fall for offers that seem too good to be true when the timing is right, and the scammer is impersonating a brand. (50% may not seem unbelievable as part of an “Amazon” Black Friday offer) Educating your team on spotting these tactics is crucial, but there’s more to it. Pentesting can help uncover who on the team might be vulnerable, allowing you to provide targeted training that builds stronger defenses. Share to educate, and let’s build awareness together. #Cybersecurity #PhishingAwareness #Siemba #BlackFriday #CyberMonday

Procuring budgets for cybersecurity has always been an uphill battle. Usually, we would talk about how our reporting dashboard makes it easier for you to show progress and get budgets. But today, we’re serving up something to cheer up all the budget-hungry cybersecurity professionals out there… #CybersecurityHumor #BudgetStruggles #CISOProblems #SecurityFunding #CyberResilience #SiembaSolutions #InfosecChallenges #OneClickReporting #TechBudget #SecurityProgress

A CISO’s job is not just difficult; it's also high-risk. You need to protect your organization, but you also need to cover your own back. The headline-making Star Health Insurance breach gives us the chills even as the insurer has cleared their CISO’s name in a statement, and the Madras High Court [India] has ruled that no customer data be shared publicly. Nevertheless, it's got our #CISO friends sweating bullets. First let’s talk about what happened: A hacker named xenZen claims to have snatched up a staggering 31 million rows of sensitive customer data, including financial and health information. To make matters worse, the hacker alleges that the data was “shared” by the company’s CISO. Now, it’s all up for sale publicly! Sure, the data cannot get out there after the court ruling prohibiting the dissemination of breached data. However, that doesn’t change one key fact underscored by this incident: These are scary times to work in cybersecurity. Of course, Star Health Insurance has defended its CISO while cooperating with an ongoing investigation. But what does this incident signal for future threats and scare tactics from malicious actors? What does it mean for CISO’s (perhaps, you need legal representation to be part of your package?) With so much sensitive information floating around for sale, what are the implications if it’s leaked? How does this impact customer trust? This is definitely a time for cybersecurity professionals to stand united and find ways to beat cybercriminals at their own game. #Cyberattack #CIO #leadership #informationsecurity #cybersec #cybersecurity #Siemba

It’s about us. Cybersecurity isn’t just firewalls, encryption, or fancy acronyms. It’s about how people interact with systems and where those interactions create vulnerabilities. You can invest in the most advanced tech stack, but if your team isn't aware of the threats, you're still leaving the door wide open. That’s why ransomware extortion happens—because someone clicked a malicious link or opened a compromised attachment. Here’s how to build a cybersecurity culture year-round: 1?? Make cybersecurity awareness engaging, not just a boring compliance task. Train your team against phishing, social engineering, and malware. 2?? Because the threat landscape is evolving, use offensive security tactics like simulated attacks and pentesting to find gaps before attackers do. 3?? Invest in scalable solutions like Penetration Testing as a Service (PTaaS) for continuous assessment and expert guidance. By embracing a culture of awareness and proactive security, you build a resilient organization from the inside out. #cybersecurity #infosec #tech #developers #siemba #PTaaS

What if you woke up to find all your customer transactions on social media? ?? This could actually happen because many companies are not diligent in securing their APIs—not realizing just how vulnerable their systems really are. Even worse, some leave them wide open. APIs are the backbone of modern software, enabling seamless connectivity and data exchange. But when security is overlooked, they can also become gateways for attackers to access sensitive information. Recent incidents highlight the urgent need for improved API security practices across all industries: 1/ DotPe's 2024 incident demonstrated how an exposed API can lead to the public release of customer transactions and financial details. 2/ Twilio's 2024 data breach exposed millions of phone numbers due to an unsecured API endpoint, highlighting the ease with which attackers can exploit such flaws. 3/ Peloton's 2021 blunder showed how even basic user data can be compromised through API vulnerabilities. API security isn't optional; it's a non-negotiable requirement for every system. As we've seen with DotPe, Twilio, and Peloton, the consequences of neglecting API security can be severe.? These examples underscore a critical message: robust API security isn't optional; it's essential. What can you do? Here are some practical steps you can take: ?? #APIFlaw #Siemba #pentesting #PTaaS #cybersecurity

9900145034 That’s not a phone number—That’s the number of data records that have been breached globally just between Jan and April 2024. Almost 10 billion! This cybersecurity month, strengthen your security posture. Pentesting is a good place to start. #CyberSecurityAwareness #ProactiveSecurity #Pentesting #RansomwareProtection #BudgetForSecurity #Siemba #PTaaS

No business is too small to be a target. Cybercriminals don't discriminate – all businesses are vulnerable. It doesn't matter how big or small your business is, your data is valuable and needs protection. Protecting your data doesn’t have to be complicated or expensive. Head to our latest article about Penetration Testing to Prevent Ransomware Attacks to learn ways to strengthen your security posture and why you should consider offensive security strategies. Blog link in the first comment below!! ????

From automating phishing campaigns to crafting convincing deepfakes, AI is becoming a powerful tool in the wrong hands. Threat actors are using Artificial Intelligence (AI) to supercharge their attacks. Awareness is the first step to protection. #AI #cybersecurity #cyberthreats #deepfakes #phishing #Siemba #pentesting

It's a lot easier to log in than it is to hack in. Improper use of a valid account is one of the easiest ways that someone tries to break into your system. The latest X-Force Threat Intelligence Index revealed that stolen credentials are now the #1 way hackers are breaching systems. ?? Think about it—your old, reused passwords are practically handing cybercriminals the keys to your kingdom. So, what can you do? #cybersecurity #infosec #breach #stolencredentials #cyberattack #passkeys #dataprotection #cyberawareness #cybercrime #siemba

Every couple of months, headline-making cybersecurity attacks give us stark reminders about why security is paramount (and July 2024 offered especially loud wake-up call). Nevertheless, misconceptions about how you should approach cybersecurity linger. These can leave your defenses weaker than you think. In today’s post, we’re debunking common myths that could be putting your business at risk. -->Swipe through the carousel to separate fact from fiction. #CyberSecurityMyths #PtaaS #ProactiveSecurity #DigitalDefense #SIEM #SecurityMonitoring #ThreatDetection #CyberSecurity #IncidentResponse #SecurityOperations #SOC #LogManagement #ThreatIntelligence #SecurityAnalytics #EventCorrelation #Compliance #CyberDefense #InfoSec #SecurityAutomation