Threats & Malware, Vulnerabilities
June 27, 2023
Via: The Hacker NewsAs the business environment becomes increasingly connected, organizations’ attack surfaces continue to expand, making it challenging to map and secure both known and unknown assets. In particular, unknown assets present security challenges related to shadow IT, misconfigurations, ineffective scan coverage, […]
Threats & Malware, Virus & Malware
August 12, 2022
Via: Help Net SecurityBusinesses are increasingly concerned about how they will meet ransomware demands. Only 19 percent of those surveyed have ransomware coverage limits above $600,000, while over half (59 percent) hoped the government would cover damages when future attacks are linked to […]
July 20, 2022
Via: Help Net SecuritySpecops Software released new research finding cybersecurity weaknesses in business web apps including Shopify, Zendesk, Trello, and Stack Overflow. Amid a wave of cybersecurity incidents related to the COVID-19 pandemic, remote work, and nation-state activity, password security is more important […]
Threats & Malware, Vulnerabilities
February 18, 2022
Via: Help Net SecurityA Bulletproof research found the extent to which businesses are leaving themselves open to cyber attack. When tested, 28% of businesses had critical vulnerabilities – vulnerabilities that could be immediately exploited by cyber attacks. A quarter of businesses neglected to […]
Application security, Security
September 27, 2021
Via: Help Net SecurityOne of the frequently touted advantages of using software-as-a-service (SaaS) solutions is their maintenance-free and supposedly inherently secure nature. These services are maintained by their providers and users do not have to worry about configuring, troubleshooting, and updating them. Things […]
March 17, 2021
Via: Diana Beverly RossRisk management includes identifying, analyzing, and responding to risk factors in the life of a business—and effective risk management is done proactively. But what does it mean to have the right risk management and a structure that can predict uncertainties, […]
Threats & Malware, Vulnerabilities
January 12, 2021
Via: Help Net SecurityWith the growing threat of fraud fueled by the digital acceleration that took place in 2020, Experian revealed five emerging fraud threats facing businesses in 2021. The rapid increase in digital use created a perfect storm for fraudsters to quickly […]
October 14, 2020
Via: Hot for SecurityCoronavirus-related email subjects continue to dominate phishing campaigns, remaining the primary threat, with more than half of phishing emails containing some information related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Phishing campaigns represent a primary attack vector for cybercriminals looking tosteal personal information […]
December 4, 2019
Via: Help Net SecurityThe Domain Name System (DNS) is a cornerstone of the internet. DNS servers connect URL names that humans can read to unique Internet Protocol (IP) addresses that web browsers can understand. Without DNS, we’d all be typing in long, seemingly […]
December 4, 2019
Via: Security WeekWe will soon be entering a new decade of the cybersecurity battle, but many of the same challenges remain. Organizations continue to face threats from all angles, security postures haven’t evolved to be more predictive and proactive, and there are […]
November 29, 2019
Via: Security AffairsA confidential report published by the Dutch National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) revealed that at least 1,800 companies are affected by three strains of ransomware across the world. According to the report, the three ransomware LockerGoga, MegaCortex, and Ryuk) involved […]
Mobile, Network security, Privacy protection
November 18, 2019
Via: CSO OnlineCan border agents legally copy all the data on your phone and laptop when you return home from a business trip? In the past, the answer was, generally yes. In the future, the answer may be, generally, no. “The number […]
October 16, 2019
Via: Help Net SecurityWhile most enterprises demonstrate a committed effort towards maintaining a well-rounded PKI setup, they still fall short in several key categories. The post-Black Hat survey report generated by AppViewX indicated that the primary reason for these shortfalls resided in the […]
October 10, 2019
Via: Help Net SecurityWhile more businesses are investing in security measures like multifactor authentication (MFA), employees still have poor password habits that weaken companies’ overall security posture, according to LastPass. Given that stolen and reused credentials are linked to 80 percent of hacking-related […]
October 1, 2019
Via: Help Net SecurityThere’s an alarming scale of risks businesses are up against in a time when email is proving an open door for cybercriminals and malicious actors looking to disrupt, exploit and destroy businesses, according to Wire. The report is developed in […]
August 26, 2019
Via: Help Net SecurityPassword managers are one of the most powerful defenses against breaches, which can cause massive damage and be incredibly expensive to mitigate. According to the Ponemon Institutes’ 2019 Password and Authentication Security Behaviors Report, 51% of respondents experienced a phishing […]
August 20, 2019
Via: Help Net SecurityData privacy is high on the minds of businesses and consumers alike, as society at large is getting wise to the potential dangers that even seemingly innocuous apps (ie. FaceApp) might expose them to. That’s why it’s critical that enterprise […]
Network security, Threats & Malware, Vulnerabilities
August 16, 2019
Via: Help Net SecurityWhile digital transformation helps companies work smarter, there is a risk that the ongoing digitization may unlock a host of security vulnerabilities that can cost companies money, time, intellectual property, and customer trust, according to a Canon survey. All organizations […]
Cloud security, Mobile security
July 30, 2019
Via: Threat PostWith the increasing popularity of bring-your-own-device (BYOD) policies and public cloud offerings, enterprises are moving from on-premises applications to cloud apps – but they still lack faith in cloud security. A recent July Bitglass study found that 67 percent of […]
July 24, 2019
Via: Help Net SecurityData breaches have become a priority in most business’ cybersecurity agenda. The series of breaches that companies experienced in 2018 emphasized what security experts have warned about – that threats are ever-present and persistent. Last year, even companies with market […]