Security

Karen Krivaa, Perception Point: the pandemic made way for innovation but also a larger attack surface

While hackers have always been lurking around in one way or another, the ongoing pandemic and adaptation to remote roles...
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The Colonial Pipeline hack affected gas prices less than we thought

The ransom paid to the attackers of the Colonial Pipeline in May 2021 was said to be around $5 million,...
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Jonathan Holmes, Grey Matter: “in order to keep pace, the enterprise needs to think of its network as a holistic entity”

Remote work models and accelerating changes in the information-based businesses call for more decentralization. This comes with risks, especially those...
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Ziv Cohen, Paygilant: “companies should continuously map their risks and apply security and anti-fraud control accordingly”

With the sudden strike of the pandemic and stay-at-home orders, hackers saw a great opportunity to grow their criminal careers....
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Praveen Kumar Yeleswarapu, BluSapphire: it's not the tools but the mindset around cybersecurity that matters

With cyberattacks not ceasing any time soon, businesses scramble to purchase numerous cybersecurity tools in order to protect themselves. But...
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Macauley Berg, Ankr: “people are looking for alternatives to traditional banking and financial systems”

Praised by active long-term investors, the popularity of cryptocurrency as an investment vehicle is only increasing, and for good reason....
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Stefan Kostic, IPification: the old identity-related threats are still pretty effective

Whether it’s a data breach, fraud, or malware – there are many people that have experienced or have been affected...
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Bryce Webster-Jacobsen, GroupSense: it’s not a matter of ‘if’ but ‘when’ businesses will face an attack

Protecting your business from various cyber threats, however likely or not, is crucial. But it’s not always enough to just...
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Trevor Parks, Masergy: "multi-cloud environments make it difficult to control what’s happening in borderless networks"

As threat actors display more interest in attacking businesses rather than individuals, companies are forced to shift a large portion...
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Lucas Podsiadlo, LoginID: “account compromise is the worst possible user experience”

As many websites still rely on weak authentication methods, it creates additional security issues for users who are concerned with...
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Most popular phishing topics of 2021: report

With phishing trending across the cybercrime world as a favorite method for obtaining sensitive data, credentials, and banking information, it...
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Research reveals that retailers have unwarranted confidence in their cybersecurity

While the Covid pandemic has impacted many sectors, few have been harder hit than hospitality and retail. In the UK,...
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Simon Wood, Ubisecure: “organizations have a responsibility to protect digital identity”

The switch to remote work has opened new possibilities for hackers to attack both individuals and companies. Unfortunately, many people...
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IoT devices represent a security risk when working from home

The global Internet of Things (IoT) market is predicted to reach well over $1 trillion by 2026. As in so...
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Hacked hospital equipment could be lethally dangerous - interview

Ransomware groups love hospitals for the same reason everybody needs them. Healthcare is crucially important. Good thing the attackers are...
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Crypto miners are taking over the internet

The drive to cash in on the cryptocurrency boom is nowhere to be seen – as innocent internet browsers’ machines...
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Pere Barba, Víntegris: “Good identification methods allow for the creation of trustworthy digital identities”

Not all digital identity solutions on the market offer the same level of security and legal protection, according to Pere...
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Richard Brulik, Safetica: “people are just careless when they work with sensitive data”

It’s quite common to think that cybercriminals act first to acquire sensitive information with the help of malicious programs or...
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Johan Brissmyr, Castle: "any online business that handles money is going to be a target"

Feeling like doing some quick online shopping through an attractive ad or signing up for a lucrative deal with a...
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Paul Hadjy, Horangi: “cybersecurity is a constant process of discovery and innovation”

The pandemic has cultivated a recent shift to remote work, making businesses more reliant on digital software, such as the...
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