Cybersafety stories - Page 3
Ignorance is bliss — for hackers
Wed, 30th Jun 2021
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cybersecurity
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microsoft
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solarwinds
Failure to employ best-of-breed security practices may result in a very uncomfortable talk with CEOs and boards of directors.
Why zero trust must form a key pillar of any cybersecurity strategy
Wed, 16th Jun 2021
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malware
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vpns
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mfa
Zero trust streamlines that access while strengthening security protections. For this reason, it should form an essential pillar of any cybersecurity strategy.
How organisations can protect their print privacy in a digital world
Fri, 11th Jun 2021
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data privacy
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cybersecurity
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printing
Learning how to better protect the data used and stored by organisations' print systems is in their best interests for the company's future success.
DDoS attack report finds attack volumes up dramatically
Wed, 2nd Jun 2021
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ddos
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cybersecurity
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healthtech
The DDoS attack report analyses attack activity by industries, attack vectors, DDoS attacks on applications and on-premise versus cloud.
Healthcare, manufacturing and finance sectors accounted for 62% of all cyber-attacks in 2020
Fri, 21st May 2021
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manufacturing
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crypto
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blockchain
The healthcare industry was the hardest hit, with 97% of all hostile activity targeted at the industry being web application or application-specific attacks.
The challenge of ensuring effective protection against DNS attacks
Wed, 5th May 2021
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ddos
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ndr
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cybersecurity
The ways in which bad actors can use DNS to mount attacks are numerous. Here are some of the most popular ones.
Why DevSecOps must strive for effective enforcement measures
Tue, 4th May 2021
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devops
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application security
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multi-cloud
Threats to applications go beyond exploiting code and logic vulnerabilities which are already more than enough to analyse and cope with.
'Catastrophic forgetting': What it is, and how to prevent it
Mon, 3rd May 2021
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
AI has been used to combat cyber-threats for years. But there are many related pitfalls — and catastrophic forgetting is a major one.
Protecting endpoints (and users) that have left the office
Fri, 30th Apr 2021
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endpoint protection
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mfa
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iam
To access work emails, it may suffice to use with multi-factor authentication. But if users want to access customer data, that security control isn't enough.
Why the rise of containers has created a vulnerability crisis
Tue, 27th Apr 2021
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uc
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
The rapid adoption of cloud services has brought new cyber threats. Read how Sophos' Cloud Optix tackles container vulnerabilities.
97% of organisations experienced a mobile threat in 2020 — report
Wed, 14th Apr 2021
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malware
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semiconductors
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endpoint protection
Almost all organisations faced mobile cyber-threats in 2020, as remote working increased concerns about mobile security, says Check Point Software.
How to achieve ransomware resilience in three steps
Fri, 12th Mar 2021
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malware
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ransomware
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iaas
All organisations need advanced threat protection to stop ransomware attacks and ease the impact if they do occur, writes Bitglass CTO Anurag Kahol.
Cryptography orchestration reimagined for the enterprise
Wed, 10th Mar 2021
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encryption
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cybersecurity
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microsoft
Unbound has announced its new CORE platform, a next-generation solution offering that delivers comprehensive cryptography orchestration for enterprises.
How to stay ahead of the next cyber breach
Tue, 23rd Feb 2021
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casb
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dlp
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cybersecurity
The shift to remote working has posed challenges for cybersecurity professionals. This article explores how to adapt to the new security landscape.
Cyber-risk to critical infrastructure reaches all-time high — report
Mon, 22nd Feb 2021
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malware
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ransomware
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digital transformation
New research from Nozomi Networks Labs found that attackers are doubling down on high-value targets and weaponising the software supply chain.
Three steps to a security-driven network for a stronger security posture
Tue, 16th Feb 2021
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
Distributed workforces and changing environments render traditional network security tools insufficient, requiring a shift to security-driven networking.
Cybersecurity trends to look out for: Extortion among the top threats in 2021
Thu, 11th Feb 2021
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malware
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cybersecurity
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healthtech
Cyber-crime is evolving, driven by emerging trends — 2021 may be the first year when data extortion officially becomes the main threat to businesses worldwide.
How do you make cybersecurity tech buying decisions? Here's what your peers say
Wed, 10th Feb 2021
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cybersecurity
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investment
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opinion
Over half of IT security decision-makers plan to increase security budgets, but 37% of proposals for cybersecurity investment are turned down.
Verify, and keep verifying: The case for a zero trust framework
Tue, 2nd Feb 2021
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malware
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zero trust security
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cybersecurity
In a digitally transformed world and dynamic new environment, static trust can never be assumed. Zero trust security is at the heart of this mindset.
40% of boards will have dedicated cybersecurity committees by 2025 — Gartner
Sat, 30th Jan 2021
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supply chain
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cybersecurity
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trends & predictions
Surge in dedicated cybersecurity committees expected as boards aim to address increasing digital risk, says Gartner.