Smashing Security A breach, a burnout, and a bit of Fleetwood Mac
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Oct 15, 2025 Annabel Berry, a leader in cyber team performance and wellbeing, shares her insights on managing stress and burnout in cybersecurity. She highlights the alarming rise in cyber threats and how a supportive leadership culture can enhance resilience. Annabel also discusses practical strategies for promoting mental health in security teams, such as encouraging open communication and implementing micro-breaks. Plus, there's a nostalgic nod to Fleetwood Mac with the re-release of Buckingham Nicks, bridging music and cyber discussions.
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Fake Plant Fooled Boastful Hackers
- Forescout set up a fake water treatment plant honeypot that 2Net attacked and bragged about on Telegram.
- The attackers spent 26 hours disabling alarms and defacing systems before discovering it was a trap.
AI Makes Honeypots More Convincing
- Forescout used generative AI to populate fake company assets to make honeypots more convincing.
- Realistic fake data can waste attacker time and reveal adversary techniques.
Ditch Default Credentials Immediately
- Stop using default credentials like admin/admin and enforce strong authentication.
- Apply multi-factor authentication and follow credential best practices to reduce easy intrusions.
