20% of malware attacks bypass antivirus protection
Security leaders are concerned about attacks that leverage malware-exfiltrated authentication data, with 53% expressing extreme concern and less than 1% admitting they weren’t concerned at…
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Only 45% of cloud data is currently encrypted
39% of businesses have experienced a data breach in their cloud environment last year, an increase on the 35% reported in 2022, according to Thales.…
(ISC)² expands its diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) partner network
(ISC)² expanded its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) partner network, cementing its commitment to fostering greater diversity within the cybersecurity field. Following the initial announcement…
WatchGuard expands identity protection capabilities with AuthPoint Total Identity Security
WatchGuard Technologies has unveiled AuthPoint Total Identity Security, a comprehensive bundle that combines the AuthPoint multi-factor authentication (MFA) with dark web credential monitoring capabilities and…
Same code, different ransomware? Leaks kick-start myriad of new variants
Threat landscape trends demonstrate the impressive flexibility of cybercriminals as they continually seek out fresh methods of attack, including exploiting vulnerabilities, gaining unauthorized access, compromising…
Chinese hackers forged authentication tokens to breach government emails
Sophisticated hackers have accessed email accounts of organizations and government agencies via authentication tokens they forged by using an acquired Microsoft account (MSA) consumer signing…
Staying ahead of the “professionals”: The service-oriented ransomware crime industry
Ransomware has been a hugely profitable industry for criminal gangs for the last few years. The total amount of ransom paid since 2020 is estimated…
How Google Cloud’s AML AI redefines the fight against money laundering
Google Cloud’s AML AI represents an advancement in the fight against money laundering. By replacing outdated transaction monitoring systems and embracing AI technology, financial institutions…
CIOs prioritize innovation over tech stack optimization
Despite economic obstacles and constraints on IT budgets, global CIOs maintain a positive outlook on the potential of technology to provide significant benefits for their…
Free entry-level cybersecurity training and certification exam
The Ultimate Guide to Certified in Cybersecurity (CC) covers everything you need to know about the entry-level credential recognized by organizations worldwide. Inside, learn how…
Microsoft patches four exploited zero-days, but lags with fixes for a fifth (CVE-2023-36884)
For July 2023 Patch Tuesday, Microsoft has delivered 130 patches; among them are four for vulnerabilites actively exploited by attackers, but no patch for CVE-2023-36884,…
NETSCOUT enhances its AED with ML-based Adaptive DDoS Protection
NETSCOUT SYSTEMS has released its latest version of Arbor Edge Defense (AED) which includes new ML-based Adaptive DDoS Protection. According to NETSCOUT’s latest DDoS Threat…