cybersecurity
Nine out of ten IT pros have experienced a data breach
Exonar, has today published research revealing that 94 percent of IT pros have experienced a data breach, and an overwhelming majority (79 percent) are worried that their …
Most compliance requirements are completely absurd
Compliance is probably one of the dullest topics in cybersecurity. Let’s be honest, there’s nothing to get excited about because most people view it as a tick-box exercise. It …
How do I select a remote workforce protection solution for my business?
Recent research shows almost three quarters of large businesses believe remote working policies introduced to help stop the spread of COVID-19 are making their companies more …
Organizations must rethink traditional IT strategy to succeed in the new normal
64% of IT pros are instilled with a new sense of confidence, despite contending with challenges such as reduced budgets, greater decision-making responsibilities, and longer …
What happens to funds once they have been stolen in a cyberattack?
SWIFT and BAE Systems published a report that describes the complex web of money mules, front companies and cryptocurrencies that criminals use to siphon funds from the …
September 2020 Patch Tuesday: Microsoft fixes over 110 CVEs again
On this September 2020 Patch Tuesday: Microsoft has plugged 129 security holes, including a critical RCE flaw that could be triggered by sending a specially crafted email to …
Securing Active Directory accounts against password-based attacks
Traditional password-based security might be headed for extinction, but that moment is still far off. In the meantime, most of us need something to prevent our worst instincts …
Mapping the motives of insider threats
Insider threats can take many forms, from the absent-minded employee failing to follow basic security protocols, to the malicious insider, intentionally seeking to harm your …
Cybersecurity after COVID-19: Securing orgs against the new threat landscape
Picture this: An email comes through, offering new COVID-19 workplace safety protocols, and an employee, worn down by the events of the day or feeling anxious about their …
Are today’s organizations ready for the data age?
67% of business and IT managers expect the sheer quantity of data to grow nearly five times by 2025, a Splunk survey reveals. The research shows that leaders see the …
Researchers develop secure multi-user quantum communication network
The world is one step closer to having a totally secure internet and an answer to the growing threat of cyber-attacks, thanks to a team of international scientists who have …
How to protect yourself from the hidden threat of evasive scripts
Evasion techniques are used by cybercriminals to evade detection, and they are especially prevalent in the context of scripts, which on their own have legitimate uses (e.g., …