Scattered Spider Strikes Again: Insurance Industry on High Alert for Cyber Mayhem!
Scattered Spider is spinning its web around major insurance companies, warns Google Threat Intelligence Group. Known for sly social engineering, this cybercrime group is crafting schemes that even Sherlock Holmes would struggle to unravel. Insurance firms, brace yourselves—Scattered Spider isn’t here to offer coverage but to claim it!
Hot Take:
Looks like Scattered Spider is spinning a new web in the insurance sector! Just when you thought it was safe to file a claim, these cybercriminals are here to inject a little “excitement” into your policy. If only insurance companies could ensure they’re not hacked!
Key Points:
- Scattered Spider is now targeting major insurance companies in the U.S.
- These cybercriminals excel at social engineering, even bypassing multi-factor authentication.
- The group has reportedly allied with DragonForce, adding ransomware to their toolkit.
- Managed service providers and IT contractors are also in their crosshairs.
- Organizations are advised to bolster authentication and train help desk staff.
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