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Editorial

Mobile Spyware—A Growing Threat to Our Privacy and Security: Simple Ways to Secure Business Devices and Data

April 24, 2023

Via: Natalie Dunn

Mobile phones have evolved beyond simple communication solutions. Individuals and organizations can rely on these devices for numerous conveniences, however, spyware is a critical threat to consider. This form of malware has returned to the public’s attention after a study […]


Cyber-crime, Phishing

FBI Warns of Egregor Attacks on Businesses Worldwide

January 8, 2021

Via: Threat Post

The FBI has alerted companies in the private sector to a spate of attacks using the Egregor ransomware. The malware currently is raging a warpath across businesses worldwide and has already compromised more than 150 organizations. The agency issued an […]


Cloud security

Google Chronicle announced Backstory to protect businesses

March 5, 2019

Via: Security Affairs

Google Chronicle announced Backstory, a cloud-based enterprise-level threat analytics platform that allows companies quickly investigate incidents, discover vulnerabilities and hunt for cyber threats. Google aims at analyzing network data and logs generated by enterprises on a daily basis and investigate […]


Network security

Cyber incidents are now a top risk for global businesses

February 8, 2019

Via: TechRadar

Dealing with risk is something businesses do every day and in today’s digital world IT outages can have severe consequences for companies of any size. To aid businesses in understanding the risks they face, global insurer Allianz releases a Risk […]


Network security

Cyber Security Budget Trends for Businesses in 2019

December 10, 2018

Via: Veriato Blog

As 2019 approaches, it’s a great time to look ahead at your information security plan and see what is being prioritized in your budget. 2018 saw an increased interest in investing in external security audits and improved endpoint protection. Here […]


Network security

Businesses still confused about GDPR

March 2, 2017

Via: Help Net Security

European businesses are still unsure about GDPR – almost 78% of IT decision makers at more than 700 European companies either lacked understanding about the impact of the regulation on their organizations or were completely unaware of it. However, encryption, […]


Cyber warfare, Network security

Don’t have a New Year’s Resolution? Invest in cyber security

March 2, 2017

Via: TrendMicro Blog

Companies typically set weekly, monthly and yearly goals so they can exceed different types of expectations. If you have yet to set New Year’s resolutions for your business, there’s still plenty of time to do so. We suggest coming up […]


Cloud security

20 Questions Security Pros Should Ask Themselves Before Moving To The Cloud

December 21, 2016

Via: Dark Reading

Everywhere I go lately, the cloud seems to be on the agenda as a topic of conversation. Not surprisingly, along with all the focus, attention, and money the cloud is receiving, comes the hype and noise we’ve come to expect […]


Cloud security, Network security

Security Think Tank: Back up risk assessment with broker advice on cyber insurance

November 8, 2016

Via: Computer Weekly

Cyber risk is a significant concern given the frequency of breaches and resulting costs, so the market for cyber insurance is expected to grow. PwC estimates the global market for premiums will be about $7.5bn by 2020, and Allianz estimates […]


Network security

The digital world should mean a change in mindset on security for businesses

November 3, 2016

Via: Help Net Security

Businesses are often encouraged to take risks. These can fuel innovation, excite customers and set them apart from competitors. However, while many parts of a business may benefit from occasional risks, security is one area that businesses cannot afford to […]


Vulnerabilities

Most businesses vulnerable to cyber attacks through firmware, study shows

October 19, 2016

Via: Computer Weekly

Most businesses do not have comprehensive programmes to tackle firmware security risks, according to a report by global business technology and cyber security association Isaca. This is despite the fact that organisations are increasingly aware of the growing importance of […]


Cloud security, Malware

Most businesses don’t inspect cloud services for malware

October 14, 2016

Via: Help Net Security

The growing use of cloud services and the lack of visibility into sensitive information in the cloud can result in more damaging or costly data breaches, according to the Ponemon Institute. The survey found that the majority of enterprises have […]


Cloud security, Network security

Commerce chief floats protections for businesses to encourage reporting of hacks

September 29, 2016

Via: The Hill

Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker is floating the idea of giving businesses protections so that they can discuss cyber-attacks with officials without risking any punishment. “Laws and regulations alone cannot protect us from the emerging cyber threats,” Pritzker said at a […]


Data loss

No Business Is Too Small for SMB Cybersecurity

September 22, 2016

Via: Security Intelligence

Smaller businesses, like the HVAC company that caused the Target penetration in 2013, often think they are too small to be security targets, but SMB cybersecurity can have big implications. Size doesn’t matter as long as your firm has something […]


Cloud security

9 data security tips for cloud migration

July 29, 2016

Via: CSO Online

When migrating to a cloud-based environment, companies need to take a hard look at their needs and the security of their providers, as well as their own internal policies. Many companies don’t take time to consider the risks of simply […]


Privacy protection

Businesses failing to secure privileged accounts

July 26, 2016

Via: CSO Online

Most companies fail to secure the “keys to the kingdom,” according to a new benchmark survey . Last week, privileged account management (PAM) specialist Thycotic and research firm Cybersecurity Ventures released their 2016 State of Privileged Account Management security report, […]


Network security

Businesses Don’t Feel Protected by their IT Security Strategy

July 25, 2016

Via: Hot for Security

Some 600 IT professionals in the United States were interviewed to figure out best practices that could help businesses reduce infrastructure risks and raise awareness of the importance of insuring their most valuable information. In the past year, “the cost […]


Malware

DDoS extortion campaigns increasingly target businesses

July 11, 2016

Via: Help Net Security

80 percent of European IT security professionals expect their business to be threatened with a DDoS ransom attack during the next 12 months, according to Corero Network Security. The research, which polled over 100 security professionals at the Infosecurity Europe […]


Vulnerabilities

8 Ways Ethically Compromised Employees Compromise Security

July 11, 2016

Via: Dark Reading

The prevailing security wisdom to “trust but verify” comes from a deep well of painful experience. The fact is that there are always a few bad apples in the barrel, and when it comes to employees–whether IT or your typical […]


Data loss

Study: More than 50% of SMBs were breached in the past year

July 7, 2016

Via: CSO Online

A new study conducted by the Ponemon Institute and sponsored by password management provider Keeper Security analyzed the state of cyber-security in small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) and found that confidence in SMB security is shockingly low (just 14% of […]