CrowdStrike’s 2025 Global Threat Report reveals adversaries are increasingly using identity compromise and social engineering to gain initial access and perform lateral movement.  In 2024, CrowdStrike Intelligence tracked a sharp rise in distinct campaigns leveraging telephone-based social engineering for initial access, including vishing and help desk impersonation tactics. Multiple adversaries incorporated vishing into their intrusionsContinue reading "CrowdStrike’s 2025 Global Threat Report Reveals Phone-Based Social Engineering Is Surging"

In the latest installment of our Privacy Protectors Spotlight series, we are excited to feature Rachel Tobac, a renowned expert in human hacking and social engineering defense strategies. Rachel Tobac is an ethical hacker and the CEO of SocialProof Security, a company dedicated to helping businesses and individuals protect their sensitive data from cyber threats, particularlyContinue reading "Privacy Protectors Spotlight: Rachel Tobac"

LinkedIn recently introduced a feature that auto-enrolls users in a setting where their content—like posts, profiles, and media—can be used to train LinkedIn’s generative AI models. This change was rolled out quietly, with no prior update to LinkedIn’s terms of service. If you don’t want “LinkedIn and its affiliates” to “use your personal data andContinue reading "LinkedIn Auto-Opting Users Into Generative AI Training: How to Opt Out"

In the latest installment of our Privacy Protectors Spotlight series, we are excited to feature James Everett Lee, a leading figure in the fight against identity crime. James is a seasoned executive and subject matter expert in data security, privacy protection, and identity management. He currently serves as the Chief Operating Officer of the IdentityContinue reading "Privacy Protectors Spotlight: James Everett Lee"

The Optery Global Privacy Control (GPC) Extension, a free and open-source browser tool designed to significantly reduce unwanted tracking and personal data collection, is now available for anyone to use.  What it Does: The Optery GPC browser extension sends a signal to websites you visit, informing them that you do not want your personal informationContinue reading "The Optery Global Privacy Control (GPC) Extension"

Explore how Justin Sherman has shined a light on the data brokerage ecosystem and provided a clear roadmap to protect personal privacy, safety, and national security.