Firefox 76 delivers new password security features and security fixes
Mozilla has released Firefox 76, which comes with critical security fixes and new features related to Firefox Lockwise, the browser’s password manager/generator …
Passwords still widely used, despite known weaknesses
Nearly a third (29%) of organizations in Europe and the Middle East still see usernames and passwords as one of the most effective means to protect access to their IT …
Destination Cyberlandia: 3 keys to cyber happiness amid COVID-19
Close your eyes and imagine an optimum state of happiness. People may envision different things — a beach, a hike through the woods, a family meal — but most cybersecurity …
Shifts in device usage have large security implications
There have been rapid substantial changes in device usage trends, and the connected security implications, as businesses shifted their operations in March due to COVID-19, …
Most attacks successfully infiltrate production environments without detection
While organizations continue to invest significant budget dollars in security controls and assume that this means assets are fully protected, the reality is that a majority of …
Software vulnerabilities sometimes first announced on social media
Software vulnerabilities are more likely to be discussed on social media before they’re revealed on a government reporting site, a practice that could pose a national …
Worldwide IT spending expected to decline 5.1% in 2020
Worldwide IT spending is now expected to decline 5.1% in constant currency terms during 2020 to $2.25 trillion, as the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic continues to …
Get official CCSP online self-paced training
Looking for a new challenge? Now’s the time to prove your mastery of cloud security with the Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP) certification. For a limited time, …
Adult live streaming site CAM4 found leaking data of millions of users
A misconfigured database containing 7 terabytes of sensitive user and company information related to adult live streaming site CAM4 has been found leaking data. The database …
Nearly a million WordPress sites targeted in extensive attacks
A threat actor is actively trying to insert a backdoor into and compromise WordPress-based sites to redirect visitors to malvertising. “While our records show that this …
Microsoft announces limited Azure Sphere bug bounty program
Microsoft has announced a new security research / bug bounty program aimed at testing and improving the security of Azure Sphere, its comprehensive IoT security solution. The …
Helping healthcare combat cyber attackers
Hospitals and other healthcare organizations around the globe are under immense pressure as they test and care for patients with COVID-19. They are also under siege by cyber …