Researchers design new techniques to bolster computer security
Because corporations and governments rely on computers and the internet to run everything from the electric grid, healthcare, and water systems, computer security is extremely …
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Navigating the complexity of ransomware negotiations
Most ransomware attacks are opportunistic, and at the end of the day, cybercriminals do not discriminate. Nobody plans to fall victim, but the fact is any company with an …
USB threats could critically impact business operations
According to a report released by Honeywell, USB threats that can severely impact business operations increased significantly during a disruptive year when the usage of …
The impact of current and emerging threats on the day-to-day lives of SecOps teams
More than half of IT and cybersecurity professionals noted ransomware or zero-day attacks as the biggest threats to their organization, according to a Deep Instinct survey. …
Virtual machines hide ransomware until the encryption process is done
The use of virtual machines (VMs) to run the malicious payload is getting more popular with ransomware attackers, Symantec’s Threat Hunter Team claims. Ransomware deployed in …
Defense supply chain vulnerabilities creating security gaps
A BlueVoyant report highlights critical vulnerabilities within the defense supply chain ecosystem. The report includes evidence of the exploitable cyber weaknesses of SMBs …
Ransomware decreases as cybercriminals hit more lucrative targets
McAfee released a report examining cybercriminal activity related to malware and the evolution of cyber threats in the first quarter of 2021. The quarter saw cyber adversaries …
Best practices for IT teams to prevent ransomware attacks
According to Check Point research, the number of organizations affected by ransomware has been growing at 9% monthly since the start of the year. From WannaCry, Petya, and …
Scammers are impersonating the DarkSide ransomware gang
Someone out there is impersonating the infamous DarkSide ransomware gang and trying to trick companies in the energy and food industry to part with 100 Bitcoins, Trend Micro …
Most organizations would pay in the event of a ransomware attack
Despite the Director of the FBI, the US Attorney General and the White House warning firms against paying cyber-related ransoms, 60 percent of organizations have admitted they …
Cloud security posture confidence is high, yet most IT pros have experienced a cloud-related breach
OpsCompass announced the results of a report it conducted on cloud security posture and management challenges. The report is based on survey responses from 253 full-time, …
What is the real cost of ransomware?
Cybereason released research findings from a global ransomware study of nearly 1,300 security professionals that reveals more than half of organizations have been the victim …
