phishing

I spent many of my childhood weekends watching Episodes IV-VI of Star Wars, the world's most famous “space opera.” Recently, it occurred to me that if the Galactic Empire had adopted a Zero Trust security model, it might have prevailed over Skywalker and the Rebels. Specifically, one could argue that the destruction of the Death Star was caused by…

The global number of cyber-attacks reached an all-time high last year and shows no indication of slowing down. In fact, cyber-attacks and data fraud are two of the top 10 global risks for this upcoming decade according to the World Economic Forum (WEF) Global Risk Report. The National Counterintelligence and Security Center (NCSC) recently…

The COVID-19 pandemic has dramatically changed both our personal and professional lives. California, where Okta is headquartered, and many other states have implemented shelter-in-place or social distancing orders, forcing many employees to work remotely. Even when local or national governments haven’t issued guidance, many businesses have chosen…

It's clear to us all, we’re living and working in unprecedented times. COVID-19 has forced companies worldwide to be agile, adapting quickly to current events, changing the way they work, communicate, and plan for a puzzling future. But as we all adjust to this crisis, cybercriminals are taking full advantage, targeting both businesses and…

In today’s increasingly digital environment, employees and contractors can sign into workplace applications and systems from anywhere with a simple set of credentials. And while this might make things easier for employees and contractors alike, it also puts organizations at heightened risk of a specific form of cybercrime: phishing. Designed to…