Animal Health and Nutrition, though a bit conservative, is a refuge from the tumult of the tech and cyber world, right?
Wrong.
Have you heard of Venom Spider? I’m not talking entomology. Venom Spider is a phishing group specializing in social engineering. They cull sensitive data about organizations to attack them financially, organizationally, and strategically. “The attacks involve the use of email, telephone, or text messages that look legitimate and cause unsuspecting recipients to fall for the scam and put private information at risk,” offers SHRM. This is no small thing.
Their latest target? HR departments and hiring managers. Bit by bit, they enter the host’s ERP. Arctic Wolf Labs, a cybersecurity firm noted, “The recruiters and hiring managers who work in HR departments are often considered to be the weak point in an organization by attackers.”
If you’re in a larger organization, you may have received cybersecurity training. If not, common sense should prevail. Beware of attachments from unknown sources or those with suspicious titles. Check the sender’s email address before opening the attachment. Look them up via a search engine before proceeding.
We’re fortunate to enjoy a friendly, intimate industry. Still, vigilance is always appropriate.
Jeff Santosuosso
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