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Application security, Security

Zoom to roll out fresh cyber security updates

April 23, 2020

Via: Computer Weekly

Zoom, the videoconferencing application that has captured the zeitgeist of 2020, has announced it will be rolling out a new version supporting advanced encryption to provide increased protection for its users. The firm shot to prominence in March as millions […]


Cyber-crime, Malware, Phishing

Coronavirus now possibly largest-ever cyber security threat

March 18, 2020

Via: Computer Weekly

The total volume of phishing emails and other security threats relating to the Covid-19 coronavirus now represents the largest coalescing of cyber attack types around a single theme that has been seen in a long time, and possibly ever, according […]


Cyber-crime, Malware

NCSC issues coronavirus cyber security alert

March 16, 2020

Via: Computer Weekly

The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has urged the public to follow online safety advice to the letter as more evidence emerges of cyber criminal groups exploiting the Covid-19 coronavirus for malicious ends. As extensively reported over the past few […]


Network security, Security

California’s CCPA an opportunity for security industry to do better

January 2, 2020

Via: Computer Weekly

The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and a related internet of things (IoT) privacy law, SB-327, formally came into effect on 1 January 2020 in a landmark move that will strengthen cyber security protections for Californians and paves the way […]


Network security, Security

SD-WAN Requires Deep Integration Between Connectivity and Security

December 23, 2019

Via: CSO Online

The one common drawback to most SD-WAN solutions is that they address your WAN connectivity needs as if they exist in isolation. This isn’t unique. One of the biggest challenges facing organizations undergoing rapid digital transformation is that each new […]


Cyber-crime, Malware

‘Tis The Season for Cyber Scams

December 23, 2019

Via: CSO Online

Once again, the holiday season is upon us! For me, this time of year means spending quality time with my family and friends. It represents a time for joy and kindness towards others. Unfortunately, not everyone shares this sentiment. During […]


Hacker, Threats & Malware

Ditch hoodies and hackers to encourage diverse security recruitment

September 13, 2019

Via: Computer Weekly

The cyber security industry needs to embark on a charm offensive and address its image problem if it is to successfully recruit more diverse teams in terms of gender, race, sexuality and neurodiversity, according to a panel of sector experts […]


Network security, Security

Security Think Tank: Too soon to dismiss blockchain in cyber security

September 9, 2019

Via: Computer Weekly

Blockchain is distributed ledger technology. The premise of blockchain is that everyone involved in the chain has the same version of the truth at the same time. Each block in the chain builds on the previous and each has a […]


Cyber-crime, Identity theft

Many are seeing the damage of cybercrime and identity theft firsthand

May 30, 2019

Via: Help Net Security

As massive data breaches continue to make international headlines and the Internet is an integral part of our daily lives, consumers are now grasping the risks they face. In a new F-Secure survey, 71% of respondents say they feel that […]


Cyber warfare, Cyber-crime

Chinese Cyber-Spies Target Government Organizations in Middle East

May 29, 2019

Via: Security Week

Also tracked as APT27, TG-3390, Bronze Union, and Lucky Mouse, the threat group has been active since at least 2010, targeting hundreds of organizations worldwide, including U.S. defense contractors, financial services firms, a European drone maker, and a national data […]


Network security, Security

The Costs of Cyberattacks Are Real

February 13, 2019

Via: Radware Blog

Customers put their trust in companies to deliver on promises of security. Think about how quickly most people tick the boxes on required privacy agreements, likely without reading them. They want to believe the companies they choose to associate with […]


Cloud security, Cyber-crime, Data loss

Five mental shifts we must make to achieve security beyond perimeters

December 20, 2017

Via: Help Net Security

Data centers aren’t exactly going extinct, but given the massive shift to public clouds, you need to make some significant adjustments if your mindset doesn’t already include or understand the cloud. The problem is that not every organization knows how […]


Malware, Vulnerabilities

DHS Warns of Malware Targeting Industrial Safety Systems

December 20, 2017

Via: Security Week

The National Cybersecurity & Communications Integration Center (NCCIC) of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) on Monday published an analysis report on a piece of malware designed to target industrial safety systems. FireEye and Dragos reported last week that […]


Cyber-crime, Network security, Threats & Malware

Year in Review: How Did the Cyberthreat Landscape Change in 2017?

December 20, 2017

Via: Security Intelligence

The cyberthreat landscape has evolved over time, and 2017 saw an increase in attacks over the 90 million intrusions recorded in 2016. While threats such as ransomware are not new, this year saw a major paradigm shift in which malicious […]


Network security, Security, Tech

Mark Your Calendar for the Top Security Conferences of 2018

December 19, 2017

Via: Security Intelligence

Security conferences offer great opportunities to learn about the latest innovations and trends in the industry. They allow practitioners to interact directly with vendors and to network with their peers, putting a human spin on the technology-driven, often impersonal business […]


Cyber-crime, Security, Threats & Malware

Week in review: Keylogger in HP laptops, ICS-tailored malware, new issue of (IN)SECURE

December 18, 2017

Via: Help Net Security

Here’s an overview of some of last week’s most interesting news and articles: Keylogger found in Synaptics driver on HP laptops For the second time this year, a security researcher unearthed a keylogger in a driver used on a number […]


Cyber-crime, Data loss, Hacker

Is a Good Offense the Best Defense Against Hackers?

December 15, 2017

Via: Dark Reading

A proposed new law could make it legal for companies to hack back against attacker. But will it work? Destruction, loss of data, intellectual property theft, fraud, embezzlement, disruption to business, restoration—globally, the costs of dealing with hacking are staggering. […]


Cyber-crime, Malware, Threats & Malware

Cyber experts identify new malware targeting critical infrastructure

December 15, 2017

Via: The Hill

A hacker used a new type of malware targeting industrial control systems against a critical infrastructure organization in an attack that resulted in operations shutting down, according to cybersecurity experts. Cybersecurity firm FireEye, which has dubbed the malware “Triton,” saidThursday that its […]


Malware

Script-based attacks and overall malware on the rise

December 14, 2017

Via: Help Net Security

Research revealed massive increases in scripting attacks and overall malware attempts against midsize companies throughout Q3 2017. In fact, WatchGuard Technologies found that scripting threats accounted for 68 percent of all malware during the period. The findings reinforce expectations of […]


Threats & Malware, Vulnerabilities

Google Bug Database Flaws Expose Severe Vulnerabilities

October 31, 2017

Via: Dark Reading

A security researcher was able to view some of Google’s most severe vulnerabilities due to flaws in the company’s internal bug tracking system, he said. The Issue Tracker, or Buganizer, as it’s known internally, is used among researchers and bug […]