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Why are we still asking KBA questions to authenticate identity?
Do you remember the name of your second-grade teacher? How about your maternal grandfather’s middle name? If you’ve ever forgotten a password, you’ve no doubt experienced the …
API sprawl: A threat you might want to address later, but you can’t ignore it
F5 announced a report which analyzes the serious threat to business and the economy posed by the global proliferation of APIs. When APIs gained widespread adoption in the …
EU Commission takes on challenge to improve the cybersecurity of wireless devices
The European Commission has taken action to improve the cybersecurity of wireless devices available on the European market. As mobile phones, smart watches, fitness trackers …
Banking malware threats are increasing sharply
Banking malware threats are sharply increasing as cybercriminals target the rising popularity of mobile banking on smartphones, with plots aimed at stealing personal banking …
Retail industry security incidents soaring, worsened by the supply chain crisis
Imperva’s 12-month analysis on cybersecurity risks in the retail industry suggests that the 2021 holiday shopping season will be further disrupted by cybercriminals …
Cloud adoption growing steadily, but cost and regulatory challenges remain
O’Reilly announced the findings of a survey report which explores the latest trends in cloud, microservices, distributed application development, and other critical …
Test your CCSP knowledge with interactive flash cards
The (ISC)² Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP) stands out as the industry’s premier cloud security credential and broadens your operational knowledge beyond …
November 2021 Patch Tuesday forecast: More mandates in the United States
The global holiday season is upon us with Diwali happening now, Thanksgiving the end of the month, and then on to Christmas and New Years! But before we all start celebrating, …
Why integrating SIEM tools is crucial to managing threats
Maintaining cybersecurity for organizations has never been more complex; now that remote and hybrid work has become the norm, access to a company’s network is no longer …
Unseen gatekeepers: Industrial software providers’ role securing global infrastructure
National infrastructure in almost every Western country has come under attack by threat actors in the last few years. These attacks have grabbed the attention of businesses, …
80% of organizations experienced employees misusing and abusing access to business apps
Organizations continue to operate with limited visibility into user activity and sessions associated with web applications, despite the ever-present risk of insider threats …
Mobile phishing exposure in the energy industry surged 161% in 2021
Mobile phishing exposure surged 161% within the energy industry between the second half of 2020 and the first half of 2021, a Lookout report reveals. The research indicates …
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