The retail sector needs to know when and not if it will be hacked
This year, major chains like Target and Walmart closed on Thanksgiving, which resulted in a 90.4 percent dip in visits to brick-and-mortar stores when compared to 2019. This …
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Cybercriminals shifting focus: IT sector most targeted in 2021
Darktrace reported that the IT and communications sector was globally the most targeted industry by cybercriminals in 2021. Darktrace’s data is developed by ‘early …
2021 will be a record-breaking year for data breaches, what about 2022?
In a new Experian forecast, five predictions for 2022 underscore the ongoing impact of the pandemic on cybersecurity. Cybercriminals will continue to exploit vulnerabilities …
Phishing kits’ favorite brand? Amazon
Research conducted by Egress and Orpheus Cyber has revealed a surge in phishing kits imitating major brands in the lead up to Black Friday, as security experts warn that …
The importance of vulnerability management for your organization
Everyone is familiar with home burglaries. Criminals case a house looking for easy access through open windows, unlocked doors, open garages, and the like. Hackers take the …
How phishing kits are enabling a new legion of pro phishers
Some cybercriminals are motivated by political ideals, others by malice or mischief, but most are only interested in cold, hard cash. To ensure their criminal endeavors are …
Massive online crime crackdown leads to 1,000 arrests
An operation coordinated by INTERPOL codenamed HAECHI-II saw police arrest more than 1,000 individuals and intercept a total of nearly $27 million of illicit funds, …
Defense contractors are highly susceptible to ransomware attacks
Twenty percent of America’s largest 100 defense contractors are highly susceptible to a ransomware attack, according to a research from Black Kite. Several critical …
The COVID-19 crisis has fueled the increase of cybercrime in all its forms
The accelerated digitalization related to the COVID-19 pandemic has significantly influenced the development of a number of cyber threats, according to the new edition of …
Combating cybercrime: Lessons from a CIO and Marine veteran
A colleague asked me recently if I thought the FBI had finally experienced enough of the cyberattacks plaguing the United States and would now more aggressively pursue the …
The cyber insurance dilemma: The risks of a safety net
Cybercriminals have become the modern mafia and ransomware attacks are the new shake-downs. Not only has the ask of the ransoms skyrocketed, but the average ransomware payment …
Retail industry security incidents soaring, worsened by the supply chain crisis
Imperva’s 12-month analysis on cybersecurity risks in the retail industry suggests that the 2021 holiday shopping season will be further disrupted by cybercriminals …
