Data is a hot commodity. Even if your organization shares seemingly insignificant information in daily emails, there is the possibility it could be more valuable than it seems.
For actors hacking on behalf of a foreign government, credentials belonging to any employee can be a potential goldmine—especially if it’s related to an enemy state’s weaknesses.
According to Palo Alto Networks, suspected nation-state hackers with alleged ties to China have breached nine U.S. organizations, ranging from defense to healthcare, in a widespread espionage campaign.
