[Its-insec] Thoughts

[Chapman, Matthew]

Hey i noticed we hadn't really had anything new posted up yet so i would like to link you guys all to a interesting article i was reading over the weekend that has a interesting article about just a specific incident of phising in use.

http://www.zdnet.com/article/the-fake-linkedin-recruiter-network-hackers-are-using-to-reel-in-business-users/

[http://zdnet4.cbsistatic.com/hub/i/r/2015/10/08/a10ec141-a95c-400b-ae19-df9535ccafa0/thumbnail/770x578/51c741e069ccfd3e3fa087edf2cfb186/istock000017282754medium.jpg]<http://www.zdnet.com/article/the-fake-linkedin-recruiter-network-hackers-are-using-to-reel-in-business-users/>

The fake LinkedIn recruiter network hackers are using to reel in business users | ZDNet
Hackers known to use Zeus malware to hack critical infrastructure targets have developed an elaborate network of fake recruiter profiles for phishing on LinkedIn.
Read more...<http://www.zdnet.com/article/the-fake-linkedin-recruiter-network-hackers-are-using-to-reel-in-business-users/>




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Hello All,


First, I agree with Tucker and talked with Matt about even though we are doing analysis, we are still interested in learning about the security technologies.  Second, I have two articles I found interesting, just talking about the rise in security breaches in general.  I think this is a great time for us to be starting a group like this.


http://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/ddos-attacks-jump-by-a-third-in-q2/

Due to the cheaper cost of hardware, DDoS attacks are becoming easier; Data from Corero's DDos report has an average of 4.5 DDos attacks a day per customer.



DDoS Attacks Jump by a Third in Q2 - Infosecurity Magazine
DDoS Attacks Jump by a Third in Q2.Corero report claims shorter bursts of smaller attacks are the new norm
Read more...<http://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/ddos-attacks-jump-by-a-third-in-q2/>


http://www.lightreading.com/security/security-strategies/atandt-corporate-it-attacks-up-458--in-2014/d/d-id/718497

Serious rise in corporate attacks.  AT&T Chief Security Officer says companies need to get more serious, smart, and creative about security
AT&T: Corporate IT Attacks Up 458% in 2014 | Light Reading
More than half of organizations are still not not re-evaluating their information security even after high-visibility data breaches.
Read more...<http://www.lightreading.com/security/security-strategies/atandt-corporate-it-attacks-up-458--in-2014/d/d-id/718497>






Dylan R. Maloni
B.S. Information & Telecommunication Systems
Ohio University | 2016

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