Dr. Chris Pierson, CEO and Founder of BlackCloak, talks to Fox 13 News about how hackers are changing tactics with regards to ransomware attacks. Watch the full video below.
Air date: July 13, 2023
The White House has published the “National Cybersecurity Strategy Implementation Plan” lays out the responsibilities and deadlines for several federal agencies. It also prioritizes funding for cybersecurity research and coordinating vulnerability disclosure between public and private entities to disincentivizing safe havens for ransomware-wielding criminals and driving the development of technology that is secure by design and by default.
To read the full article, including commentary from Dr. Chris Pierson, BlackCloak CEO and Founder, click here: https://www.govinfosecurity.com/white-house-issues-national-cybersecurity-strategy-road-map-a-22535
For anyone in the world of cyber defense or incident response who was hoping to have a slow summer, it’s not looking good. As just one indicator, the number of victims of the MOVEit cyberattack campaign — in which the Russian-speaking cybercriminal group Clop has targeted organizations using Progress’ MOVEit file transfer tool — continues to grow by the day. And some of the confirmed attacks have been known to have a major impact on users’ personal data: Three of the data breaches associated with the MOVEit attacks rank among the 10 biggest data breaches from the first half of 2023, based on the number of impacted individuals in the breaches, according to the nonprofit Identity Theft Resource Center.
Read the full article here: https://www.crn.com/news/security/the-10-biggest-data-breaches-of-2023-so-far-
The list of victims claimed by the cybercriminal group Clop includes a number of well-known tech vendors and IT services firms, several of which have confirmed they were impacted so far.
To read the full article, click here: https://www.crn.com/news/security/8-tech-and-it-companies-targeted-in-the-moveit-attacks
Lake Mary, FL – June 20, 2023 – BlackCloak, the pioneer in Digital Executive Protection for executives, board members, and senior leaders, announced today its new partnership with GBQ, a leading accounting firm known for its expertise in serving both high-net-worth individuals and large enterprises. The partnership will bring an additional layer of protection to GBQ’s clients, further enhancing the firm’s commitment to cybersecurity and risk management.
“Partnering with GBQ is an exciting opportunity for us to expand our reach and protect more high-net-worth individuals and executives from cyber threats,” said Dr. Chris Pierson, CEO and Founder of BlackCloak. “GBQ’s expertise and commitment to client service aligns perfectly with our mission to provide the highest level of protection and privacy to our clients.”
BlackCloak offers a unique approach to cybersecurity, specializing in protecting high-net-worth individuals and corporate executives from cyber threats that specifically target their personal and professional lives. Their services include continuous monitoring of personal devices, digital protection of homes, privacy enhancing technologies to reduce personal exposure online, and a dedicated Concierge team, among others.
“GBQ has always prioritized providing comprehensive services to our clients, and partnering with BlackCloak is another step towards that goal,” said Darci Congrove, Managing Director of GBQ. “As the threat landscape continues to evolve, it’s crucial for us to partner with industry leaders like BlackCloak to help protect our clients from cyberattacks and data breaches.
With the new partnership, GBQ clients will have access to BlackCloak’s comprehensive cybersecurity services, providing peace of mind that their personal and professional data is secure. The partnership is another example of GBQ’s dedication to providing top-quality services and protecting its clients from risks and threats.
About BlackCloak
BlackCloak protects corporate executives and high-profile individuals from cybersecurity, privacy, financial, and other reputational risks. Used by Fortune 500 companies across all industries, the BlackCloak Concierge Cybersecurity & Privacy™ Platform is a holistic solution including mobile and desktop apps as well as concierge support. Executives and high-profile individuals get peace of mind knowing their family, reputation, and finances are secured. Companies rest assured that their brand, intellectual property, data, and finances are protected against threats coming through executives without having to invade their personal lives. Learn more at www.blackcloak.io, follow them on LinkedIn and Twitter.
About GBQ
GBQ is a top accounting firm with offices in Columbus, Cincinnati, and Indianapolis. They offer a full range of accounting, tax, and advisory services to high net worth individuals and businesses of all sizes, with a focus on building long-term relationships and providing personalized service.
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614-947-5217
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To read the full article, click here: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12166893/Im-cybersecurity-expert-heres-pick-scam-proof-password.html
As companies rely on CFOs to mitigate risk, cyberattacks (and the costs associated with them), are a major concern. Now, there’s also a growing trend of cybercriminals targeting C-suite executives in their personal lives, instead of targeting them through their companies, according to a new report.
“This is a significant change in tactics, as in the past, most hackers would try to breach a company directly by hacking into its corporate network or compromising employee email accounts,” Chris Pierson, CEO of BlackCloak, a digital executive protection company that consults for Fortune 500s, tells me. “Now, we’re seeing many cybercriminal groups flip the script, by bypassing the corporate network altogether and going after the executives at home and through personal online accounts, where it is a lot easier to pull off a breach.”
BlackCloak and the Ponemon Institute released a report on Monday that found 42% of companies have experienced cybercriminal attacks on their senior-level corporate executives, which can compromise sensitive business data. The findings are based on a survey of 553 U.S.-based cybersecurity leaders.
“The purpose behind these attacks varies from hacker to hacker, but it usually boils down to financial theft or fraud, extortion, or reverse-breaches, where they try to gain access to corporate accounts, data and systems by sneaking in through the executive’s accounts, which are usually an open backdoor,” Pierson says.
To read the full article, click here: https://fortune.com/2023/06/08/hackers-targeting-c-suite-executives-personal-email-cybersecurity/
Discovering that even one password has been possibly stolen can be unsettling. But what’s the game plan if you’ve used that password on dozens of sites?
In this Wall Street Journal article, Chris Pierson shares his thoughts on how companies, executives, and their families can protect themselves.
Read the full article here: https://www.wsj.com/articles/passwords-hacked-what-to-do-ec1250a9
Companies spend millions on cyber security to protect their corporate infrastructure, but what are the cybersecurity mitigations in place to protect the devices of the executives of the company when not at work?
BlackCloak report concludes that executives and board members are easy targets for threat actors trolling for sensitive information.
Read the full article here: https://thecyberwire.com/stories/5eb9d3a7232a42e8af479db4f291bd0f/protecting-leaders-digital-lives
“Cybercriminals have long focused on executives in traditional corporate network attacks, since they are a bigger prize when attempting to commandeer accounts and gain access to systems,” Chris Pierson, founder and CEO of BlackCloak. “However, what has changed in recent years is that cybercriminals have realized that most executives are almost completely unprotected outside of their corporate accounts and devices.”
Read the full article here: https://www.cybersecuritydive.com/news/cybercriminals-target-c-suite/652052/
