Defending against Windows RDP attacks
In 2020, attacks against Windows Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) grew by 768%, according to ESET. But this shouldn’t come as a surprise, given the massive increase in people …
Critical infrastructure implications of the Pulse Secure multi-factor authentication bypass
The FireEye Mandiant team has discovered multiple threat actors exploiting a zero-day vulnerability in Pulse Secure VPN appliances. The attack infrastructure is very …
Attackers are exploiting zero-day in Pulse Secure VPNs to breach orgs (CVE-2021-22893)
Attackers have been exploiting several old and one zero-day vulnerability (CVE-2021-22893) affecting Pulse Connect Secure (PCS) VPN devices to breach a variety of defense, …
Most organizations have already migrated to a cloud VPN
The majority of organizations have already migrated their VPN solution to the cloud, a NetMotion survey reveals. A study surveyed 750 leaders working in IT, security and …
68% of construction executives have no cybersecurity measures in place
The construction industry may not appear to be an obvious target for cybercrime, but it garners unwanted online attention just like other sectors. According to a report by …
Continued WAN and application growth resulting in network complexity
The WAN continues to extend its growth, with the number of enterprises connecting to over 100 inter-regional sites growing by 50%, from 19% in 2020 to 28% in 2021, according …
5 cybersecurity trends MSPs must address in 2021
2020 was chock full of surprises and twists that no analyst could have predicted and came with a massive shift to remote working and tools that facilitate it. The good news is …
How consumers protect sensitive information when using FinTech apps
42% of global consumers use a free FinTech app or platform. Of those, 50% do not know if the app they use sells their data. ESET has explored the topic of data security in the …
Zero trust: A solution to many cybersecurity problems
The SolarWinds hack and the never-ending stream of revelations about the attackers’ tools, techniques and other targets has been occupying the minds of CISOs and …
Worldwide VPN market to reach $75.59 billion by 2027
The global VPN market was valued at $25.41 Billion in 2019 and is projected to reach $75.59 Billion by 2027, growing at a CAGR of 14.7% from 2020 to 2027, Valuates Reports …
The three stages of security risk reprioritization
What began as a two-week remote working environment, due to COVID-19 has now stretched past the nine-month mark for many. The impact of telework on organizations can be felt …
Automation to shape cybersecurity activities in 2021
Automation will play a major role in shaping cybersecurity attack and defence activities in 2021, WatchGuard predicts. Traditionally a high-investment, high-return targeted …
