cyber risk
How QR code ease of use has broadened the attack surface
In this interview with Help Net Security, Neil Clauson, Regional CISO at Mimecast, talks about the threats of QR code phishing, explains the vulnerabilities of such technology …
WAFs can’t give organizations the security they need
Cymulate reveals that web application firewalls are the least effective security solutions, making them prime target for adversaries and high risk points for organizations. …
Traditional MFA is creating a false sense of security
A report from HYPR and Cybersecurity Insiders, reveals that despite the zero trust initiative, many organizations are still highly exposed to credential attacks due to …
Qualys Context XDR: Bringing context to an organization’s security efforts
Cybersecurity has become more complex than ever, allowing cybercriminals to access organizations through many different routes. To help incident response and threat hunting …
Energy, oil and utility sector most likely to pay ransoms
CyberSaint announced the release of a report which identifies which sectors pay the most in ransom, have the propensity to pay and delves into the future of ransomware. …
The importance of implementing a zero trust strategy
Optiv has published a report based on a recent survey of cybersecurity leaders that highlights the critical importance of implementing zero trust as an effective way to reduce …
PCI SSC and the National Cybersecurity Alliance issue bulletin to highlight ransomware threat
The PCI Security Standards Council (PCI SSC) and the National Cybersecurity Alliance issued a joint bulletin on the increasing threat of ransomware attacks. What is the …
Log4j exploitation risk is not as high as first thought, cyber MGA says
When the Log4Shell vulnerability (CVE-2021-44228) was publicly revealed in December 2021, CISA Director Jen Easterly said that it is the “most serious” vulnerability she has …
The most common cyber gaps threatening supply chain security
Panorays has identified the top five most common cyber gaps among third-party organizations over 2021. Analyzing data gathered from cyber posture evaluations of tens of …
Tips to mitigate public-key cryptography risk in a quantum computing world
Quantum computing is poised to transform the industry over the next decade. With its promise of breakthrough speed and power, it’s easy to understand why there is so much hype …
Why the C-suite should focus on understanding cybersecurity and investing appropriately
Trend Micro has published a research revealing that persistently low IT/C-suite engagement may imperil investments and expose organizations to increased cyber risk. Over 90% …
Why security strategies need a new perspective
After a stream of ransomware campaigns, data leaks, and attacks on critical infrastructure, businesses understand their digitization strategy needs to be complemented by a …
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