Ransomware attacks go beyond just data
65% of organizations confirmed that ransomware is one of the top three threats to their viability, and for 13%, it is the biggest threat, according…
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5 ways in which FHE can solve blockchain’s privacy problems
Blockchain technology has gained significant traction due to its decentralized nature and immutability, providing transparency and security for various applications, especially in finance. Having gained…
Spam is up, QR codes emerge as a significant threat vector
85% of phishing emails utilized malicious links in the content of the email, and spam emails increased by 30% from Q1 to Q2 2023, according…
Global roaming fraud losses to surpass $8 billion by 2028
Losses from global roaming fraud are anticipated to exceed $8 billion by 2028; driven by the increase in bilateral roaming agreements for data-intensive use cases…
Championing cybersecurity regulatory affairs with Nidhi Gani
Nidhi Gani is a seasoned regulatory affairs professional with over a decade of experience in cybersecurity, medical devices, and digital health. She’s worked with devices…
Week in review: 11 search engines for cybersecurity research, PoC for RCE in Juniper firewall released
Here’s an overview of some of last week’s most interesting news, articles, interviews and videos: Adapting authentication to a cloud-centric landscapeIn this Help Net Security…
How Ducktail capitalizes on compromised business, ad accounts
Quite some money can be made from selling compromised business and ad accounts on social media platforms, and the Ducktail threat actor has specialized in…
Cybercriminals use research contests to create new attack methods
Adversary-sponsored research contests on cybercriminal forums focus on new methods of attack and evasion, according to Sophos. The contests mirror legitimate security conference ‘Call For…
New infosec products of the week: September 1, 2023
Here’s a look at the most interesting products from the past week, featuring releases from Ciphertex Data Security, ComplyCube, Fortinet, and MixMode. Ciphertex strengthens data…
Understand the fine print of your cyber insurance policies
A significant gap is emerging between insurance providers, as organizations skip the fine print and seek affordable and comprehensive coverage, potentially putting them in a…
Exploring the traits of effective chief audit executives
Chief audit executives (CAEs) have identified risk orientation, stakeholder management, and team leadership as the top three characteristics of the most effective individuals, according to…
Cisco VPNs without MFA enabled hit by ransomware groups
Since March 2023 (and possibly even earlier), affiliates of the Akira and LockBit ransomware operators have been breaching organizations via Cisco ASA SSL VPN appliances.…