Ransomware showed huge growth in 2016. In 2017, we can expect it to make up more than 50% of all cyber attacks. An organization that gets hit may face the choice of losing its files or paying a substantial sum to criminals. In 2016, almost half the companies in the US suffered ransomware attacks. Total…
DetailsFinancial services organizations are shifting applications to the cloud, seeking the efficiencies and cost reductions this move holds. However, with cybercriminals eager to get their hands on financial data, security is paramount – making it more important than ever to vet cloud security providers.
You may have the best and brightest working for you, but sometimes it makes sense to outsource more complex tasks. Cybersecurity is no exception—especially with the increasing sophistication of threats. Businesses need cutting-edge technology and superior, security-specific talent on the IT team—not always an easy feat. Many organizations scramble to find the best cybersecurity talent.…
DetailsYour data has been breached, whether you’ve noticed or not. As the Verizon 2016 Data Breach Investigations Report reveals, significant gaps often exist between time-to-compromise and time-to-discovery; with 83 percent of compromises taking weeks or longer to discover. This is serious, given that 60 percent of data is taken within hours of attack. Other data…
DetailsIntroduction A new unversioned Cerber has surfaced! It appears that the author(s) of Cerber is working hard to make more money during Christmas season. This latest version has relatively more changes as compared to the previous versions. The version number has now been removed from the desktop wallpapers of the infected machines, and this new…
DetailsWhen implementing a cybersecurity strategy, many organizations are looking to build up defenses against outside attackers. They may overlook the fact that the threats are just as likely to come from the inside — from employees, whether acting maliciously or as unwitting participants. For example, IBM found that insiders were responsible for 60 percent of…
DetailsContrary to what the media may want you to believe, a news-making data breach isn’t always a harbinger of doom and gloom. Cyber criminals are upping the frequency and sophistication of their attacks. It’s inevitable that some will slip past your cybersecurity. But keep in mind that all is not lost when a hacker breaches…
DetailsThe ransomware scourge, which broke years ago with the emergence of police locker, is deadlier than ever. Today, it’s the fastest growing malware threat according to the U.S. Department of Justice. Since January 1 of this year, there have been an estimated 4,000 ransomware attacks every day — a 4-time jump from 2015 which saw…
DetailsMobile workforces, the Internet of Things (IoT) and public and private clouds have stretched network borders to the point where they’re no longer recognizable. When your network gateways can be virtually anywhere, how can you keep your critical data secure without grinding business to a halt? It’s a tough question every organization must answer, especially…
DetailsPhysical and digital systems are increasingly linked together in modern industrial environments like those seen in the United States. While this connectivity automates the management of industrial control systems (ICS), it also means a digital attack against our nation’s critical infrastructure could negatively affect users’ physical health and safety. In the name of national security…
DetailsEnterprises considering adopting public clouds are concerned about where their data is located and how it’s protected, according to a new survey by IDG. Companies will have about 60 percent of their IT environment in public, private, or hybrid clouds, according to a survey of about 1,000 IT decision makers. Of those considering public cloud…
DetailsGiven the evolving threat landscape, it is no surprise that the field of information security is booming. A report issued by Burning Glass Technologies reveals that job postings across the industry have grown 74 percent between 2007 and 2013—twice the rate of all other IT jobs. Not only that, but the field is expected to…
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