Why are new employees good targets for hackers?

Why are new employees good targets for hackers?

13 hours ago
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https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/how-to-reduce-cyber-risk-during-employee-onboarding/

Onboarding new employees is an important time for any organization — after all, it's your opportunity to integrate new team members into your company and its culture. But the onboarding time frame also creates a unique set of security risks as you share sensitive information with people who are new to the organization. 

This article explores why the onboarding process (and new employees) are attractive targets for cybercriminals. Identify the riskiest areas during onboarding and learn the best practices for mitigating these risks.