Cyber Series

A recent incident involving a North Korean threat actor, hired under false pretences as a remote IT contractor, has highlighted the rising threat of social engineering tactics, particularly aimed at financial organisations.

As a CEO, you're no stranger to making strategic decisions that drive business growth and success. However, in today's digital age, one often-overlooked aspect can make or break your organisation's ability to operate effectively: eDiscovery and litigation support. 

The role of a Digital Forensics and Incident Response (DFIR) Consultant is varied and broad, though it usually involves offering calm, expert advice to leadership teams, IT staff, and legal departments during one of the most stressful work experiences they’ve ever had.   

The role of a Digital Forensics and Incident Response (DFIR) Consultant is varied and broad, though it usually involves offering calm, expert advice to leadership teams, IT staff, and legal departments during one of the most stressful work experiences they’ve ever had.   

The role of a Digital Forensics and Incident Response (DFIR) Consultant is varied and broad, though it usually involves offering calm, expert advice to leadership teams, IT staff, and legal departments during one of the most stressful work experiences they’ve ever had.   

Cadet Blizzard, Bleeding Bear, Callisto, and Greyscale may sound like racehorses, but they are in fact some of the names attributed to a cyber warfare group run by the 161st Specialist Training Centre (aka Unit 29155) of the GRU, Russia’s military intelligence service. 

Google recently announced the disruption of a sophisticated hacking campaign conducted by the Iran-linked group APT42 (also known as Calanque or UNC788). This campaign targeted the personal email accounts of people connected to President Biden and former President Trump.  

The UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has taken the rare step of publishing a provisional report and fine regarding the severe ransomware attack on Advanced Computer Software Group (Advanced), which compromised the NHS medical records of more than 80,000 people.  

Private equity (PE) firms face a unique challenge in overseeing cyber security for multiple portfolio companies, each with its own risk profile and security needs. As cyber threats continue to intensify, PE firms must develop strategies to protect their investments and maintain portfolio stability. 

Many PE firms are not maximising the potential of cyber security in the due diligence process.