Hackers Target US Private Equity Firms: 200 Companies at Risk from Social Engineering Attacks

Hackers are increasingly targeting employees at major US private equity firms and other financial institutions through sophisticated social engineering attacks. These attacks, which involve impersonating IT personnel and using fake websites, highlight the growing challenge of protecting organizations from human vulnerabilities in cybersecurity. Meanwhile, cities and counties are cutting ties with Flock Safety over privacy concerns and misuse of surveillance data.