Google’s Project Zero security task force reported that it uncovered an “indiscriminate” hacking operation that targeted iPhones for at least two years to gain access to personal files, messages, and real-time location data. According to Motherboard , it could be one of the largest attacks
Data loss is one of the most damaging things that can happen to a business. Losing crucial files and sensitive business information can be costly, whether it’s through human error, cyber-attacks, natural disasters, or faulty equipment. Data backup is the first line of defense against accidental
With the risk of a cyberattack now being classified as the top threat to organizations, companies all around the globe are still hesitant to spend money to improve their security systems or train their employees. Security threats can put an organization and its customers’ sensitive information at
The growing array of devices that can be connected to the internet causes consumers to be increasingly susceptible to cybercrime. Every smart TV or networked lightbulb we set up in our home or office can become a silent soldier sent by hackers to the global battlefield of cyberwarfare. The global
Given the current cybersecurity environment and the increasing sophistication of ransomware, getting to threats before they can have a business impact is more important than ever. If you find yourself questioning whether to pay a ransom, you’ve already lost the battle. But you don’t have to lose
Many cyber-security professionals are waiting for the next stage of Artificial Intelligence-based algorithms. Ready to fight with what we may call automated malicious attacks, AI is yet in its testing phase, showing up in demos and uncoordinated software. It’s like the peripheral nervous system,
MarketsandMarkets, as quoted by Help Net Security , recently reported that the adaptive security market will gain considerable traction in the next five years. This success comes from the need to defend networks and IT systems against advanced threats. The expected growth in numbers would be from
Playing out the fears everybody has on IoT security, on Friday the 21st October 2016 the Dyn company received a wave of DDoS attacks. Dyn handles “ visibility and control into cloud and public Internet resources ”. Due to its internet infrastructure role and the importance of its active operations,
Next Generation Firewalls, abbreviated NGFW, enforce network cyber security by bringing a modern solution to current threats. The upgraded hardware/software based protection system acts in detecting and/or blocking sophisticated attacks by reuniting more types of key assets . In fact, this type of
Ignorance is bliss. As much as it may have banked the wisdom of ages, this saying does not apply in cyber-security. Having your employees blissfully unaware of the risks, vulnerabilities and dangers lurking behind their interactions with technology can prove extremely costly over time. Human
