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Leveraging mobile networks to threaten national security
In this interview with Help Net Security, Rowland Corr, Director of National Security Intelligence at AdaptiveMobile Security, explains how mobile networks can be leveraged as …
Cybercrime getting more destructive, remote workers in the crosshairs
Fortinet’s threat intelligence from the second half of 2021 reveals an increase in the automation and speed of attacks demonstrating more advanced persistent cybercrime …
Data leaks and shadow assets greatly exposing organizations to cyberattacks
CybelAngel published a research revealing that data leaks and shadow assets are the greatest source of exposure to cyberattacks faced by large organizations across the globe. …
Cybercriminals seeking more than just ransomware payment
Venafi announced the findings of a global survey of IT decision-makers looking into the use of double and triple extortion as part of ransomware attacks. The data reveals that …
The impact of API security on how consumers view brands
ThreatX released the results of a survey which highlights the risk of API attacks on the consumer experience. Nearly every software application and mobile application uses, or …
Carpet bombing DDoS attacks spiralled in 2021
Neustar Security Services has released a report which details the ongoing rise in cyberattacks in 2021, with an unprecedented number of carpet bombing distributed denial of …
Social media attacks surged in 2021, financial institutions targeted the most
Social media as a threat channel saw a two-fold increase in attacks throughout 2021, according to a report from PhishLabs. In Q4 and throughout 2021, PhishLabs analysed …
Ransomware’s savage reign continues as attacks increase 105%
SonicWall released a report which details a sustained meteoric rise in ransomware with 623.3 million attacks globally. Nearly all monitored threats, cyberattacks and malicious …
Even when warned, businesses ignore critical vulnerabilities and hope for the best
A Bulletproof research found the extent to which businesses are leaving themselves open to cyber attack. When tested, 28% of businesses had critical vulnerabilities – …
How hackers could use popular virtual reality headsets to steal sensitive information
Researchers at Rutgers University-New Brunswick have published “Face-Mic,” the first work examining how voice command features on virtual reality headsets could lead to major …
Fraud and scam activity hits all-time high
Bolster published a report which shows an unprecedented level of fraud activity, spurred by the continuing growth of digital commerce, leading to an explosion of companies’ …
The seven themes driving the future of cybersecurity
Team8 announced the release of a report which details the seven themes shaping the future of cybersecurity. These themes are driven by the impact of the pandemic, the increase …
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