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smart cybersecurity spending
SMBs willing to spend more money to protect their data

Cybersecurity remains a top priority for SMBs worldwide, as revealed in a survey conducted by Vanson Bourne. The report found that organizations are challenged to find a MSP …

biohazard
Zero day malware reached an all-time high of 74% in Q1 2021

74% of threats detected in Q1 2021 were zero day malware – or those for which a signature-based antivirus solution did not detect at the time of the malware release – capable …

lock
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 …

mobile security
Consumers neglecting mobile security despite growing number of threats

Over the past year, consumers have adapted to many changes, including the rapid shift towards a digital-first lifestyle. This has led to an emphasis on consumers dependence on …

ransomware
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
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 …

bomb
How SMBs are dealing with emerging threats

ECI Software Solutions released a report detailing the findings from a survey examining how SMBs are leveraging technology to respond to the various threats from the past year …

SecOps
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. …

MITRE ATT&CK D3FEND
MITRE D3FEND: Enabling cybersecurity pros to tailor defenses against specific cyber threats

D3FEND, a framework for cybersecurity professionals to tailor defenses against specific cyber threats is now available through MITRE. NSA funded MITRE’s research for D3FEND to …

remote workforce protection
What is the impact of remote work on security best practices?

Employees are now accessing resources from any device and from anywhere outside of their corporate domain, a JumpCloud survey reveals. The report details the impact of …

Broken glass
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
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 …

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