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Current ransomware defensive efforts are not working
Despite some positive developments, the impact of ransomware attacks remains high, according to SpyCloud. Infostealer infections preceded 22% of ransomware events for North …
Despite rising insider risk costs, budgets are being wasted in the wrong places
The cost of an insider risk is the highest it’s ever been, as organizations spend more time than ever trying to contain insider incidents, according to DTEX Systems. The …
Week in review: 18 free Microsoft Azure cybersecurity resources, K8 vulnerability allows RCE
Here’s an overview of some of last week’s most interesting news, articles, interviews and videos: LLM Guard: Open-source toolkit for securing Large Language Models LLM Guard …
Why more security doesn’t mean more effective compliance
Financial institutions have always been a valuable target for cyberattacks. That’s partly why banking and financial institutions are heavily regulated and have more compliance …
New infosec products of the week: September 22, 2023
Here’s a look at the most interesting products from the past week, featuring releases from 1Password, Dig Security, Laiyer.ai, Viavi Solutions, and Wing Security. 1Password …
Ransomware cyber insurance claims up by 27%
Overall cyber insurance claims frequency increased by 12% in the first half of 2023, according to Coalition. Increase in ransomware claims frequency Coalition found that both …
Code alterations more prevalent in Android apps than iOS
57% of all monitored apps are under attack, with gaming (63%) and FinServ (62%) apps facing the highest risk, according to Digital.ai. The study found no correlation between …
IT pros told to accept burnout as normal part of their job
The vast majority of IT security professionals admit stress has led them and peers to make errors that have caused data breaches, according to Devo Technology. Recent …
SMEs overestimate their cybersecurity preparedness
57% of SMEs have fallen victim to at least one cybersecurity breach, among whom 31% reported that their business experienced a breach within the past 12 months alone, …
How to set up and speed up Amazon S3 Replication for cross-region data replication
Amazon S3 is a simple cloud storage solution enabling effortless storage and retrieval of large amounts of data from different geographies. It’s engineered for scalability, …
Regulatory pressure complicates cybersecurity for industrial equipment manufacturers
50% of companies lack a dedicated security function for control systems and devices within their organizational structure, according to Cybellum. Security incidents involving …
Hidden dangers loom for subsea cables, the invisible infrastructure of the internet
More than 97% of the world’s internet traffic passes through subsea cables at some point, according to ENISA. Subsea cables are a vital component of the global internet …
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