Cybersafety stories
Bitdefender has discovered a powerful new IoT botnet, 'dark_nexus,' that dwarfs previous threats with advanced features and complex DDoS tactics.
The shift to remote work amid COVID-19 has intensified cyber threats, raising questions about data security and privacy. Aura GM Peter Bailey shares insights.
Ping Identity's Ashley Diffey argues that perimeter-based models must be replaced with identity-centric security, amid rising COVID-19 cyber threats.
Employee errors are now the leading threat to personal data, surpassing hacker attacks and malicious insiders, according to an nCipher Security report.
Google Chrome delays its SameSite Cookie policy update due to COVID-19, to ensure stability for essential services websites like banking and healthcare.
A Positive Technologies report reveals data theft now surpasses cash as the main goal for cyber attackers, reflecting a 20-point annual rise.
Guardicore Labs has uncovered a persistent cyber attack that has compromised 3,000 MS-SQL servers daily since 2018, deploying RATs and cryptominers.
ManageEngine's VP Rajesh Ganesan says legacy VPNs lack the necessary security for today's remote working needs, promoting their advanced remote solutions.
Marriott International has suffered a cyber attack, compromising the personal information of 5.2 million guests, marking its second breach in two years.
The popular face-to-face video hosting service has been accused of hacking users' other accounts, a claim Houseparty disputes.
Acronis has appointed Neil Morarji as APAC General Manager and launched new Partner Programmes, aiming to enhance cyber protection and boost regional growth.
Cybercriminals are exploiting COVID-19 fears, with 80% of threats weaponising the pandemic, says a Proofpoint report, noting 500,000 malicious messages.
The upgrade introduces enhanced anti-phishing capabilities with a dedicated anti-spoofing feature, as well as bolstered protection within Microsoft Teams.
HP says over 80% of home office routers have been found to be vulnerable to potential cyberattacks, and 90% of PC infections originate from email attachments.
Surfshark is offering free six-month VPN subscriptions to help small businesses protect remote employees from cyberattacks during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Remote collaboration tools, virtual meeting software as well as VPNs are all seeing growth due to a surge in remote working.
Interest in zero trust security is on the rise, with TeleGeography's latest report showing increased attention from CISOs despite just 8% implementation so far.
As organisations migrate to the public cloud, Barracuda's experts discuss the unique security challenges and benefits of third-party solutions.
New stalkerware MonitorMinor compromises personal privacy like never before, giving attackers unprecedented access to devices and popular messaging apps.
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