cybersecurity
New AI algorithm to detect cryptocurrency miners as they steal power
Computer scientists have developed a new artificial intelligence (AI) system that may be able to identify malicious codes that hijack supercomputers to mine for cryptocurrency …
ERP security: Dispelling common misconceptions
Enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems are an indispensable tool for most businesses. They allow them to track business resources and commitments in real time and to …
New attack vectors make securing virtual companies even more challenging
As organizations are settling into long-term remote working, new attack vectors for opportunistic cyberattackers—and new challenges for network administrators have been …
Malicious iOS SDK breaches user privacy for millions
Researchers discovered a malicious functionality within the iOS MintegralAdSDK (aka SourMint), distributed by Chinese company Mintegral. Functional flow of a user ad-click …
Protect your organization in the age of Magecart
The continuing wave of attacks by cybercriminal groups known under the umbrella term Magecart perfectly illustrates just how unprepared many e-commerce operations are from a …
COVID-19 impact on digital transformation, cloud and security strategies
Half a year into the shutdown, companies are still playing catch up to optimize their remote work experience, according to Infoblox. Survey findings are based on 1,077 …
How can companies avoid the risks of unexpected expenses related to cloud migration?
As companies shift to remote work and move business operations online because of the spread of COVID-19, they are increasingly relying on cloud services. Unexpected expenses …
Brand impersonation is a go-to tactic for attackers, especially for credential phishing and BEC attacks
Trends in BEC and email security during Q2 2020 included a peaking and plateauing of COVID-19-themed email attacks, an increase in BEC attack volume and acceleration of …
Know the threats to mobile security
Where there’s money, there’s also an opportunity for fraudulent actors to leverage security flaws and weak entry-points to access sensitive, personal consumer …
What enterprises should consider when it comes to IoT security
Many enterprises have realized that the IoT presents tremendous business opportunities. The IoT can help businesses stay agile in changing situations and maintain a high level …
Disrupting a power grid with cheap equipment hidden in a coffee cup
Cyber-physical systems security researchers at the University of California, Irvine can disrupt the functioning of a power grid using about $50 worth of equipment tucked …
62% of blue teams have difficulty stopping red teams during adversary simulation exercises
New Exabeam research shows that 62 percent of blue teams have difficulty stopping red teams during adversary simulation exercises. Respondents named threat detection, incident …