Hackers Offer Employees a Get-Rich-Quick Scheme: Betray Your Boss!
Cyber criminals are switching tactics, now recruiting insiders at banks, telecom, and tech firms for direct access. Check Point Research reveals payouts for aiding hackers range from $3,000 to $15,000, with some data fetching even more. Companies like Coinbase and Netflix are targeted, and ransomware groups are using Telegram to recruit helpers.
Hot Take:
It seems that the next James Bond villain won’t be a tech genius hacking from a dark basement but rather your friendly colleague from accounting who’s been promised a swift escape from Excel hell. Gone are the days of elaborate code-cracking; now, it’s all about who can convince Bob from HR to jump on the dark side for a shiny new yacht!
Key Points:
- Cyber criminals are recruiting insiders from banks, telecom, and tech firms.
- Payouts for insider help range from $3,000 to $15,000, sometimes higher.
- Ads use emotional tactics to lure employees with promises of financial freedom.
- Major brands across various industries are being targeted for insider recruitment.
- Ransomware groups are using platforms like Telegram to recruit insiders.
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