cybersecurity

Investigation highlights the dangers of using counterfeit Cisco switches
An investigation, which concluded that counterfeit network switches were designed to bypass processes that authenticate system components, illustrates the security challenges …

Email impersonations becoming pervasive, preying on a distracted and dispersed workforce
Impersonations have become pervasive, and are by far the most prevalent type of email-based attack ending up in business’s inboxes. This is according to a survey report by …

Businesses express concerns around ethical risks for their AI initiatives
Businesses are entering a new chapter in AI implementation where early adopters may have to work harder to preserve an edge over their industry peers, according to Deloitte. …

Is DNS a vital component of your security strategy?
Security and risk (S&R) teams often use DNS to detect and block threats early in the kill chain, identify compromised devices, and investigate and respond to malware, an …

2020: The year of increased attack sophistication
There was an increase in both cyberattack volume and breaches during the past 12 months in the U.S. This has prompted increased investment in cyber defense, with U.S. …

How do I select a network detection and response solution for my business?
Network detection and response (NDR) solutions enable organizations to improve their threat response, they help protect against a variety of threats, and also provide …

Ransomware, then and now: The change in data theft behavior
The rising number of people working from home have left more businesses at risk from ransomware than ever before. Gaps in network security, shadow IT and a greater reliance on …

Researchers extract personal data from video conference screenshots
Video conference users should not post screen images of Zoom and other video conference sessions on social media, according to Ben-Gurion University of the Negev researchers, …

Remote working security challenges urge MFA implementation
The past few years have seen an increase in employees using personal devices and systems to access work emails and company databases, and exchange valuable information with …

The crypto-agility mandate, and how to get there
To achieve long-term data protection in today’s fast-changing and uncertain world, companies need the ability to respond quickly to unforeseen events. Threats like quantum …

Cyberwarfare: The changing role of force
Novel malware, computer code and clandestine digital access are some of the unconventional weapons various countries are currently amassing and deploying. Whether used as a …

Security alerts more than doubled in the last 5 years, SecOps teams admit they can’t get to them all
Sumo Logic announced the findings of a global survey that highlight the barriers security professionals are facing on the path to modernizing the security operations center …