Coinminers, web shells and ransomware made up 56% of malware targeting Linux systems in H1 2021
Trend Micro released a research on the state of Linux security in the first half of 2021. The report gives valuable insight into how Linux operating systems are being targeted …
Device complexity leaving schools at heightened risk of ransomware attacks
Absolute Software announced a research revealing the significant management and security challenges faced by K-12 education IT teams with the rise in digital learning and …
Houdini malware returns, enterprise risk assessment compromised by Amazon Sidewalk
Cato Networks announced the results of its analysis of 263 billion enterprise network flows between April and June 2021. Researchers showed a novel use of Houdini malware to …
While IT budget allocations for cybersecurity are significant, data breaches still very common
While IT security decision makers often consider cyberattacks a serious concern and are allocating a significant share of their IT budget to address their cybersecurity …
Cyber intrusion activity volume jumped 125% in H1 2021
The volume of cyber intrusion activity globally jumped 125% in the first half of 2021 compared with the same period last year, according to the Cyber Investigations, Forensics …
CyberCops program: ROTC students as future cybersecurity gatekeepers
Not so long ago, a strong password felt mighty enough to keep you safe and your computer data private. But we now live amid heightened risks in malware, phishing, …
Supply chain attacks expected to multiply by 4 in 2021
Supply chain attacks have been a concern for cybersecurity experts for many years because the chain reaction triggered by one attack on a single supplier can compromise a …
Ransomware attacks skyrocketed in H1 2021
In the first half (H1) of 2021, ransomware attacks skyrocketed, eclipsing the entire volume for 2020 in only six months, according to the mid-year update to the SonicWall …
Ransomware can penetrate quickly, significantly damaging an organization
Cloudian issued its 2021 Ransomware Victims Report, based on an independent survey of 200 IT decision makers whose organizations experienced a ransomware attack between 2019 …
Exposing the latest cloud threats affecting enterprises
Netskope revealed new research showing the continued growth of malware delivered by cloud applications and also the potential for critical data exfiltration tied to employees …
Despite good defensive measures, ransomware continues to get in
Traditional ransomware defenses are failing, with 54% of all victims having anti-phishing training and 49% having perimeter defenses in place at the time of attack, according …
IoT malware attacks rose 700% during the pandemic
Zscaler released a study examining the state of IoT devices left on corporate networks during a time when businesses were forced to move to a remote working environment. The …
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