Insights

Léargas has always been about providing “Insight”. Now, it fights for the world! Global events such as the Coronavirus (COVID-19) make all of us targets for cybercriminals. It could be in the form of phishing emails or new targeted scams, these tactics are meant to take advantage of individuals who are understandably concerned about their health and safety of their family during this challenging time. Additionally, it targets companies that have effectively turned their infrastructure “inside-out” to provide all of the necessary services and data for their now remote-workers to perform at their best. That means weakened firewall rules, mission-critical servers connected to the Internet, and no multi-factor authentication. This pandemic is challenging for all of us. We all need to adapt to this new reality and look out for one another any way we can. Our mission with Léargas has always been to protect people against threats at the…

Those that thought we would receive a reprieve due to the Coronavirus were potentially surprised by Arrington's most recent statements. “We are continuing with rolling out the CMMC, we are not slowing down,” Arrington said at an April 1 CDM Workshop. “COVID-19 is a horrible event for the globe. But the sun will rise, and we have to continue to march forward. And gratefully and thankfully, the teams have been working virtually on this.” “We’re doing our absolute best to stay on track because even though we are in horrible times, we have to have continuity of care and the mission is important,” she explained. If anything, Arrington added, the reliance on tech during the COVID-19 crisis has expressed to everyone “how imperative those practices are.” Fortunately, with the release of Version 1.02 of the CMMC Model, no major changes were introduced.  You can expect useful tools, such as tabular…

Often, we wish to share information on social media in hopes of bringing joy to others or celebrating exciting events! Who wouldn't? Unfortunately, when you share some information, it can be used against you. Don't be a victim of oversharing by using the following information: Identity Theft Information posted online could potentially be used to steal your identity. Don't unnecessarily share information used with "challenge question" answers. Social Engineering You may refrain from posting personal information on social networks, however, your profile data alone could potentially be used in social engineering schemes. Limit what is shared. This can also be used to compromise your work accounts. Real-world Threats Posting about upcoming trips or vacations my open you up to threats like stalking, home burglary or even abduction.  We suggest sharing photos and travel activity after you've returned. Location sharing in general paints a picture of your regular activities and habits,…

On February 19th, an extremist, Tobias Rathjen, shot and killed at least nine people in Hanau, Germany before taking his own life. Fueled by racism, hatred, and paranoia, extremists pose a significant risk to citizens of all nations. Unfortunately, this event is one of many in a series of active shooter incidents whose frequency is becoming increasingly regular. That is why Léargas constantly ingests forums, chat rooms, pastebins, and social media sites on the clear and dark web in an attempt to provide advanced warning to those in immediate danger. In most cases, the troubled individual will post numerous online comments, essays, or videos prior to carrying out the attack. Most of these indicators can be found in the online forums frequented by those with extremist beliefs. Léargas has captured indicators surrounding five active shooter situations over the past year, including the Christchurch, New Zealand incident. Leargas began alerting on…