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CYBER INSIGHTS: Welcome to Today’s Edition of CYBERInsights – The Roundup of Today´s UK Small Business Cybersecurity Best Practice & Advice …
Written & Curated By Iain Fraser – Cybersecurity Journalist
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1). CURRENT THEAT INTEL: LinkedIn Phishing Scam Delivers ConnectWise RAT using fake LinkedIn InMail notifications. A newly discovered phishing campaign is using fake LinkedIn InMail notifications to distribute the ConnectWise Remote Access Trojan (RAT), according to Cybersecurity intelligence firm Cofense. Unlike traditional LinkedIn phishing scams that aim to steal login credentials, this attack delivers malware directly to the victim’s device. The fraudulent emails, which claim to be from a sales director requesting a quote, closely mimic LinkedIn’s branding. However, they use an outdated InMail template from before LinkedIn’s 2020 UI refresh—making them particularly convincing for long-time users. Clicking on the embedded “Read More” or “Reply To” buttons triggers the download of the ConnectWise RAT installer …

2). ATTACK MITIGATION: What is Red Teaming? A Red Team thinks and acts like a real attacker What is Red Teaming in Cybersecurity? Red Teaming is a simulated cyberattack where ethical hackers (the “Red Team”) mimic real-world adversaries to test an organization’s cybersecurity defenses, response procedures, and resilience. Unlike traditional penetration testing, which looks for technical vulnerabilities, Red Teaming takes a broader, more strategic approach—testing an organization’s people, processes, and technology against realistic attack scenarios. Benefits of Red Teaming for UK Small Businesses For UK small businesses, Red Teaming can seem like something only big corporations need—but that’s a misconception …

3). PHISHING & Understanding the Threat of Phishing. – CyberKPI: Phishing, a deceptive cybercrime technique, poses a significant threat to SMEs globally, impacting them financially and operationally. Small Businesses are particularly vulnerable to Phishing attacks due to their limited resources and often inadequate cybersecurity measures. Cybercriminals exploit the lack of sophisticated IT security infrastructure in SMEs to launch successful Phishing campaigns, leading to substantial financial losses and reputational damage. Phishing scams often exploit human emotions, such as fear or urgency, compelling victims to act quickly without verifying the source of the communication …

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