The monthly Global BEC Insights Report from Fortra presents a comprehensive analysis of the latest tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTP) employed by BEC threat actors. This report draws on extensive intelligence gathered from hundreds of active defense engagements conducted throughout the month. Key insights include geolocation data, attack volume, and the variety of scams, such as payroll diversion and advance fee fraud. The report also highlights the use of gift cards in scams, the requested amounts in wire transfer fraud, and the banks and webmail providers frequently targeted by attackers. These findings provide a critical understanding of the evolving BEC threat landscape.

Defining Offensive SecurityOffensive security is a proactive process that is imperative in modern cybersecurity. The threat landscape is in constant growth and evolution, meaning penetration testing, red teaming, and vulnerability management have become vital. An offensive security approach exposes and closes security gaps before a breach ever occurs. An ethical hacker will employ offensive...

SNMP is one of the most widely accepted protocols for network monitoring. Here’s a quick summary of what is SNMP, how it works, and why it matters to network professionals.