Cybercriminals are exploiting executive data on the dark web like never before. In an article for Cybersecurity Insiders, Nick Oram, Senior Manager of Domain and Dark Web Monitoring at Fortra, explores how doxing, credential leaks, and PII exposure put executives at risk. He outlines the tactics threat actors use and the steps security teams can take to mitigate these threats.
Originally published in Cybersecurity Insiders.
Excerpt: “The recent act of violence against UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson sheds light on the need for a comprehensive approach to monitoring executives. Security for executives goes beyond protection through physical security solely and should include monitoring their online footprint on the open web, deep, and dark web.”
