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Simjacker vulnerability actively exploited to track, spy on mobile phone owners
Following extensive research, AdaptiveMobile Security has uncovered a new and previously undetected vulnerability. This vulnerability is currently being exploited and is being …

How to navigate critical data security and privacy policy challenges
By 2020, there will be 40x more bytes of data than there are stars in the universe as we know it. And with data growth comes more security and privacy obstacles for …

More than a year after GDPR implementation, half of UK businesses are not fully compliant
52% of UK businesses are not fully compliant with the regulation, more than a year after its implementation, according to a survey of UK GDPR decision-makers conducted on …

281 BEC scammers arrested in worldwide law enforcement action
Federal authorities announced a significant coordinated effort to disrupt Business Email Compromise (BEC) schemes that are designed to intercept and hijack wire transfers from …

Regulations are driving innovation toward an identity layer on the Internet
The security community often points to the inherent lack of an encryption layer on the Internet as a factor behind many of the related threat vectors. The decentralized nature …

Fraudsters no longer operate in silos, they are attacking across industries and organizations
From January 2019 through June 2019, LexisNexis Risk Solutions recorded 16.4 billion transactions, of which 277 million were human-initiated attacks, a 13% increase over the …

Review: Cyberdanger
Whether you’re already familiar with cybersecurity or want to educate yourself on the topic, Cyberdanger is a great read. The author, Eddy Willems, is a well-known expert in …

IoT attacks increasing in the cyber underground
Cybercriminals from around the world are actively discussing how to compromise connected devices, and how to leverage these devices for moneymaking schemes, according to Trend …

Download PPT template: Security for Management
Since management people are not typically cybersecurity savvy, engaging them can be challenging – one must find the balance between high-level explanations, a direct …

ML, AI enthusiasts to showcase cyber solutions at HITB+ CyberWeek’s AI Challenge
Held annually in Asia, Europe and the Middle East, Hack In The Box conferences bring together the world’s top cyber security experts to share and discuss their latest …

More than 99% of cyberattacks rely on human interaction
Cybercriminals target people, rather than systems and infrastructure, to install malware, initiate fraudulent transactions, steal data, and more, according to Proofpoint. …

Shine a light on shadow IT to improve organizational resilience
Shadow IT is one of the biggest challenges facing organizations today. According to Gartner, by 2020, a third of all cybersecurity attacks experienced by enterprises will be …
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