Security
Why are fewer businesses taking cybersecurity seriously?
There has been a strong sense that the Covid pandemic has exacerbated the cyber risks faced by organizations. A combination...
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Boomer outsmarts hackers: “Kiss your cash goodbye”
John Richards, the 73-year-old former technician from North Yorkshire, was able to turn the tables on hackers attempting to steal thousands of pounds in a complicated PayPal scam. Instead of falling victim, Richards was able to keep the money from the scammer with the help of his bank, and refuses to give it back.
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Jos Poortvliet, Nextcloud: everybody has a right to privacy and control over their data
With the digital transition to the cloud accelerated by the pandemic, businesses need to think more about data privacy. One...
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Gaurav Banga, Balbix: security must become everyone’s job
With the advance of AI and machine learning, a growing number of organizations are beginning to use these technologies to...
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David Rickard, Cipher: a company’s first line of defense is its own users
Having to face the challenges of moving to remote work following a rising wave of cybercrime, organizations are finally beginning...
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Baber Amin, Veridium: from authentication to recognition
According to the 2021 Mid Year Data Breach QuickView Report, 18.8 billion user records and account credentials were exposed in...
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3.8 billion Clubhouse and Facebook user records allegedly scraped and merged, put for sale online
A user on a popular hacker forum is selling a database that purportedly contains 3.8 billion user records. The database...
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Torsten George, Absolute Software: schools are now the top target for ransomware attackers
As the global pandemic continues to transform the workplace, companies need to reevaluate their policies and procedures in order to...
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Millions of Microsoft web servers powered by vulnerable legacy software
Millions of Microsoft web servers are running on unsupported and vulnerable versions of IIS More than a million still use...
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James Christiansen, Netskope: before you can control the data, you need to have visibility
As the cloud accelerated the way data is spread and delivered, it also created new opportunities for threat actors to...
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Infamous ransomware gangs are rebranding and preparing to strike
The most dangerous ransomware groups might have gone dark. But it only means they are rebranding, evolving their tactics, and...
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‘Amazon’s Choice’ best-selling TP-Link router ships with vulnerable firmware
CyberNews researchers found numerous security flaws within the default firmware and the web interface app of the TP-Link AC1200 Archer...
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Why does the U.S. want 'white hats' hacking satellites
Space is the final frontier for cybersecurity. With the number of satellites increasing every day, threat actors will soon note...
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Here’s how to secure your company against ransomware attacks, according to CISA
Ransomware attacks continue to create serious damages and huge economic losses to private businesses, critical infrastructure, and government organizations. Over...
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Caught in a crossfire: how your data ends up on criminal forums
General news coverage might lull us into thinking that major hacks target businesses only. While there's some truth to that, cybercriminals will use everything they steal, including your personal data.
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What cyber insurance claims tell us about cyber risk today
This year’s Global Risks Report from the World Economic forum identified cybersecurity as the biggest short-term economic risk society faces....
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The LockBit 2.0 ransomware attack against Accenture - time is running out
Global consulting giant Accenture was recently hit by a ransomware attack, and its systems were infected with the LockBit 2.0...
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Want access to corporate networks? That’ll cost $1,000
45% of dark web corporate network access points being sold are less than $1,000.Corporate networks are a treasure trove of...
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First half of 2021 sees triple-digit rise in cybercrime
Every six months, Accenture’s Cyber Investigations, Forensics and Response team provides a mid-year update on the state of cybercrime in...
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Cyber Partisan hack targets Lukashenka regime
Police database accessed as group aims to support protestors.A highly secretive hacking group has carried out a successful attack on...
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