Jacques Louw

Jacques Louw, co-founder and Chief Product Officer at Push Security, dives into a LinkedIn phishing campaign that targeted CEOs. He explains how compromised contacts initiated complex phishing chains, exploiting Google and Microsoft services. Louw also highlights Push's browser-centric detection techniques, including session tracing that reconstructs user navigation, enhancing the early identification of similar attacks. The discussion emphasizes the importance of tracking origin links to sharpen detection capabilities and provide actionable insights.

Jacques Louw, co-founder of Push Security, discusses the alarming evolution of phishing techniques in a world where attacks extend beyond email to platforms like LinkedIn and Twitter. He highlights the inadequacy of traditional defenses against sophisticated phishing tactics targeting corporate systems. Louw also emphasizes the importance of user awareness and improved visibility in mitigating risks, particularly regarding dark web credentials and the blending of personal and professional online security. Their open-source taxonomy of phishing attacks aims to educate and empower users.