As we are increasingly vulnerable to online crime, a strong password used for a website is no longer considered a sufficient security measure, especially for those handling sensitive data. Even if we use special characters and upper and lower case in the account creation process, we can’t be sure t
The pandemic has forever changed the way we work, with many organizations resorting to remote working whether they liked it or not. Many businesses underestimated the risks associated with remote working and cloud solutions, with some managers believing they simply needed to train their employees
Governments and companies around the world are concerned about the growing risks of cyberattacks against their critical infrastructure. The pandemic and the current crisis in Ukraine have intensified cyberattacks as criminals continue to direct their efforts toward leveraging increasingly
With cyberattacks on the rise , it’s more vital than ever for organizations to be able to test the strength of their systems. A penetration test or “pentest” is an efficient process when it comes to identifying and exploiting vulnerabilities within the organization’s network environment. But without
Cybercriminals are continuing to exploit the ongoing crisis in Ukraine. After initial report of increased malicious and scam activity , the Russian invasion in Ukraine led to the largest-ever spike in DDoS attacks. Compared to the first quarter of 2021, the number of DDoS attacks in the first
Researchers at three universities have unearthed a vulnerability in Apple Silicon used in Macs, iPhones, and iPads. While any vulnerability is a cause for alarm, the researchers state that the risk is “not that bad”. The weakness has been dubbed the “Augury Apple Silicon vulnerability”. Discover wha
Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) is a relatively new acronym in IT terminology. Derived from the more common SaaS, PaaS or IaaS, RaaS defines a service that is not only available to ordinary users, but also to cybercriminals. Regardless of the business or industry, organizations should focus on
According to Forbes, ransomware has cost organizations $102.3 million per month in 2021 and is expected to have cost the US economy $265 billion by 2031. These staggering figures show that ransomware attacks are extremely detrimental to businesses and organizations across the country—and the world.
Cloud computing’s mobility and ease of access makes it one of the most convenient choices for any modern organization. While using the cloud, though, companies are becoming more and more susceptible to security threats. Most Companies Don’t Protect Their Sensitive Cloud Data Almost 40% of orga
Israel had seven cybersecurity unicorns in the first half of 2021, and one in three of the world’s unicorns in the field is Israeli. This is the result of ten years of efforts that started with the drafting of a national strategy that saw government supporting initiative and investment in this f
