Encrypted attacks growing steadily, cybercriminals are increasingly targeting non-standard ports
In 2018, SonicWall recorded the decline of cryptojacking, but more ransomware, highly targeted phishing, web application attacks and encrypted attacks. The company’s …
New blockchain system uses reputation to fend off 51 percent attacks
A blockchain system has been proposed to guarantee proper performance even when more than 51% of the system’s computing power is controlled by an attacker. The system, …
61% of CIOs believe employees leak data maliciously
There is a perception gap between IT leaders and employees over the likelihood of insider breaches. It is a major challenge for businesses: insider data breaches are viewed as …
Does siloed data negatively impact your organization?
Many companies are struggling to make data accessible and get value from it, with 68 percent of respondents reporting siloed data negatively impacts their organization, …
What you can expect at the 10th annual HITB Security Conference in The Netherlands
The tenth edition of Hack In The Box Amsterdam will soon be upon us, with interesting talks, trainings, and hacking contests. Some of the trainings have already been sold out, …
Apple fixed some interesting bugs in iOS and macOS
In addition to announcing a number of new products and subscription services, Apple has released security updates for iOS, macOS, Safari, tvOS, iTunes, iCloud, and Xcode. The …
How to build an effective vulnerability management program
The concept of vulnerability management has undergone a number of changes in the last few years. It is no longer simply a synonym for vulnerability assessment, but has grown …
Cybercriminals are increasingly using encryption to conceal and launch attacks
In this Help Net Security podcast, Deepen Desai, VP Security Research & Operations at Zscaler, talks about the latest Zscaler Cloud Security Insight Report, which focuses …
Guilty by association: The reality of online retail third-party data leaks
Online retail activity continues to accelerate at a rampant pace and shows no signs of slowing down. According to the National Retail Federation (NRF), U.S. retail sales are …
Less than 20% of IT pros have complete access to critical data in public clouds
Companies have low visibility into their public cloud environments, and the tools and data supplied by cloud providers are insufficient. Lack of visibility can result in a …
Most companies help employees cover costs to obtain professional certifications
Workers today can expand their professional skills with less financial stress thanks to a majority of employers offering to cover or offset educational costs, new research …
CFOs and CIOs must collaborate on digital transformation to remain competitive
CFOs are shifting their priorities from cutting costs to rapidly investing in technology and data. Significant percentages of senior financial executives currently implement …