IT_Security

  Why Do Cybercriminals Impersonate Trusted Brands? Cybercriminals understand a simple principle: people are more likely to trust a message when it appears to come from a company they already know. That is why phishing campaigns frequently imitate familiar technology, social media, retail, payment and AI brands. The important distinction is that the legitimate brands are not the source of these fraudulent messages . Attackers simply copy recognizable names, logos, communication styles or login experiences to make their messages appear trustworthy. Recent research from Check Point shows that Microsoft, LinkedIn, Google, Apple and Amazon were the five most impersonated brands in Q2 2026. Together, those five accounted for more than half of the brand-phishing attempts tracked during the quarter. For businesses, the concern isn’t the reputation or security of these legitimate companies. The concern is how attackers exploit brand familiarity to target employees and obtain access to busi...

  In a striking escalation of software supply-chain risk, researchers recently uncovered a sophisticated malware campaign called   GlassWorm . This malicious program targets developer environments through   compromised Visual Studio Code (VS Code) extensions , silently infiltrating workstations and spreading across networks. What makes GlassWorm alarming is that it doesn’t just infect a single device — it  propagates through the software supply chain , steals credentials, and turns developer systems into part of a malicious network. For businesses that rely on custom software, this attack is a clear sign that the development environment has become a  critical cybersecurity battleground . Why This Attack Matters to Businesses 1. Developer Machines Are the New Attack Surface Many organizations focus their security on production systems, cloud environments, or databases. However, developer workstations are now a  prime target . A single infected workstation ca...