Episode Summary
HR giant Workday falls victim to ShinyHunters' sophisticated social engineering campaign, exposing how simple phone calls can bypass enterprise-grade security. Host Lucy Harper breaks down the attack methods and provides actionable defence strategies for UK businesses facing this escalating threat.
What You'll Learn
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Key Sources & References
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Your Next Steps
Implement immediate social engineering verification protocols across your organisation today. Audit all connected applications with administrative access, particularly CRM and cloud platforms. Establish multi-person approval processes for new application integrations. If your business lacks dedicated cybersecurity expertise, professional social engineering defence training becomes essential.
Source Verification Standards
All sources cited in this episode have been fact-checked and verified through multiple authoritative channels. Cybersecurity research firms and threat intelligence groups serve as primary sources for attack methodology and attribution. Financial figures are cross-referenced through industry security publications. UK-specific risk assessment prioritises government and established UK cybersecurity guidance.
Disclaimer
This episode provides general guidance only. Always consult qualified cybersecurity professionals before making critical infrastructure changes. Content is based on independent research and industry best practices.🎧 Subscribe for daily cybersecurity updates
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Host: Lucy Harper
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