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Charles Carmakal, CTO of Mandiant (part of Google Cloud), recently shared his insights on the CDK Global cyberattack with John Dickerson of CBS News, which has led to nearly $1 billion in losses. Although several intrusion methods can be used in cyber attacks, phishing remains the most common tactic, including with malware and ransomware incidents. To enhance current defenses against phishing, it's crucial to consider domain security, DNS, and brand protection strategies. These measures are also effective against copy-cat phishing attacks like the ones currently targeting dealers through CDK Global brand impersonation. Check out some of CSC Digital Brand Services' best practices in this area: 1. The Glaring Gap in Your Cybersecurity Posture: Domain Security (Ihab Shraim): https://lnkd.in/eA_QZD-d 2. How to Reduce the Risk of Web Domain Attacks: https://lnkd.in/euehXPrP
Recent reports show American car dealers face potential losses nearing $1 billion due to an ongoing cyberattack on software provider CDK Global. Mandiant Consulting CTO, Charles Carmakal, joined CBS News to provide insights on how organizations respond to these types of attacks, and actions they can take to help shore up security. Charles also shares some trends around ransomware and extortion attacks. Read our recent research for a deeper look at ransomware activity, which surged in 2023 over 2022 → https://bit.ly/3VNFwhj #CyberAttack #Ransomware
