cyberattack
When exploit code precedes a patch, attackers gain a massive head start
Cybersecurity researchers that publicize exploit code used in cyberattacks are giving a clear and unequivocal advantage to attackers, new research conducted by Kenna Security …
Sophos XDR: Threat hunting through the entire security ecosystem
Almost a decade ago, ransomware started becoming a prominent consumer problem, locking computers and threatening users with fines and jail time for supposedly downloading …
Product Showcase: Acronis Cyber Protect
Considering the breadth and diversity of attacks facing today’s organizations, it’s no wonder cybersercurity and IT professionals are relying on an ever expanding arsenal of …
3 areas of implicitly trusted infrastructure that can lead to supply chain compromises
The SolarWinds compromise in December 2020 and the ensuing investigation into their build services put a spotlight on supply chain attacks. This has generated a renewed …
Top security threats for power plants and how to proactively avoid them
Power plants are one of the most vitally important components of modern civilization’s infrastructure. A disruption in energy production impacts all aspects of society from …
Cloud compromise now the biggest cybersecurity issue for financial institutions
Infoblox unveils a research into how the COVID-19 shutdowns challenged the financial services industry’s core infrastructure. More than one year into the pandemic, …
When the adversarial view of the attack surface is missing, DX becomes riskier
Digital transformation (DX) has become a competitive imperative in most industries. Organizations that fail to make this shift successfully – or in a timely fashion …
90% of security leaders view bot management as a top priority
HUMAN published a research into security leaders’ perceptions of and responses to sophisticated bot attacks. The research, which was conducted by Enterprise Strategy Group …
CAM sector cybersecurity challenges and how to mitigate them
ENISA discloses an in-depth analysis of the cybersecurity challenges faced by the connected and automated mobility (CAM) sector and provides actionable recommendations to …
A picture is worth a thousand words, but to hackers, it’s worth much more
Enterprises and end-users are constantly reminded of the dangers associated with clicking on unknown links and documents. Images rarely top the list as would-be …
Exploiting common URL redirection methods to create effective phishing attacks
“Simple” can often be harder than “complex.” When thinking about the trickiest phishing campaigns and their components, URL redirection does not immediately come to mind as …
Defending against Windows RDP attacks
In 2020, attacks against Windows Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) grew by 768%, according to ESET. But this shouldn’t come as a surprise, given the massive increase in the number …