Trends in ransomware-as-a-service and cryptocurrency to monitor
In January, law enforcement officials disrupted the operations of the Hive cybercriminal group, which profited off a ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) business model. Hive is …
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What to do (and what not to do) after a data breach
Data breaches have been hitting the headlines left and right. Every time a breach occurs, the impacted organization’s response differs from the last. In this Help Net Security …
Data compromises on track to set a new record
The number of data compromises reported in the U.S. in the H1 of 2023 is higher than the total compromises reported every year between 2005 and 2020, except for 2017, …
Only 45% of cloud data is currently encrypted
39% of businesses have experienced a data breach in their cloud environment last year, an increase on the 35% reported in 2022, according to Thales. In addition, human error …
Law firms under cyberattack
In April 2023, Australian law firm HWL Ebsworth was hit by a cyberattack that possibly resulted in data of hundreds of its clients and dozens of government agencies being …
95% fear inadequate cloud security detection and response
Although numerous respondents acknowledged employing risky practices and behaviors within their cloud environments, they strongly believe in the effectiveness of their …
MOVEit compromise affects pension systems, insurers
The compromise of PBI Research and The Berwyn Group’s MOVEit installation has resulted in the theft of data belonging to several pension systems and insurance companies …
IT providers become go-to for cybersecurity advice
61% of SMBs have been hit by a successful cyberattack in the last year, according to BlackFog. The research study, which examined the business impact of cybersecurity for …
Current SaaS security strategies don’t go far enough
Many recent breaches and data leaks have been tied back to SaaS apps, according to Adaptive Shield. “We wanted to gain a deeper understanding of the incidents within SaaS …
Surveilling your employees? You could be putting your company at risk of attack
Are you watching your employees? Though the question may incite thoughts of “Big Brother” and an all-seeing or all-knowing entity, it isn’t quite as ominous as you might …
Unattended API challenge: How we’re losing track and can we get full visibility
API sprawl is a prevalent issue in modern enterprises, as APIs are being developed and deployed at an unprecedented rate. As highlighted by Postman’s 2022 State of the …
MSI’s firmware, Intel Boot Guard private keys leaked
The cybercriminals who breached Taiwanese multinational MSI last month have apparently leaked the company’s private code signing keys on their dark web site. The breach …