CISO Guidance

1. Is this information credible?

• Yes, the report comes from Google's Threat Intelligence Group, a reputable source in cybersecurity.

2. How could this be relevant to my org’s assets, vendors, or processes?

• If your organization employs digital marketing professionals, they may be targeted by these fake job listings.
• Third-party vendors or partners in the digital marketing sector could be compromised, affecting your business operations.

3. What’s the actual technical risk?

• Risk of credential theft and system compromise through malware or phishing attacks.
• Potential for unauthorized access to corporate advertising accounts and sensitive data.

4. What do we need to do to defend/detect/respond?

• Educate employees on the risks of fake job listings and social engineering tactics.
• Implement robust email filtering and endpoint protection to detect and block malicious attachments and links.
• Encourage the use of MFA and ensure it is properly configured to resist bypass attempts.
• Monitor for unusual access patterns in corporate accounts, particularly those related to digital marketing.

5. What’s the potential business/regulatory exposure?

• Exposure of sensitive commercial data could lead to financial losses and reputational damage.
• Potential regulatory non-compliance if personal data is breached.

6. Does it reveal a bigger trend?

• This campaign highlights a growing trend of targeted social engineering attacks exploiting professional networks and job platforms.
• Increased sophistication in bypassing MFA mechanisms suggests evolving threat actor capabilities.

7. What actions or communications are needed now?

• Issue an internal advisory to raise awareness among employees about the threat.
• Review and update security policies related to job application processes and external communications.
• Engage with HR and IT departments to ensure alignment on security practices and incident response.