cybercrime
Organizations’ serious commitment to software risk management pays off
There has been a significant decrease in vulnerabilities found in target applications – from 97% in 2020 to 83% in 2022 – an encouraging sign that code reviews, automated …
Rise in automated attacks troubles ecommerce industry
Automated attacks on application business logic, carried out by sophisticated bad bots, were the leading threat for online retailers, according to Imperva. In addition, …
Review: Cyberbunker: The Criminal Underworld
Written and directed by Kilian Lieb and Max Rainer, Cyberbunker is a Netflix documentary about a group of hackers that enabled the proliferation of dark web forums where …
Microsegmentation proves its worth in ransomware defense
The number of ransomware attacks (successful and unsuccessful) has doubled over the past two years, from 43 on average in 2021 to 86 in 2023, according to Akamai. Security …
The roadblocks to preventive cybersecurity success
In the last two years, the average organization’s cybersecurity program was prepared to defend preventively, or block, just 57% of the cyberattacks it encountered, according …
Healthcare’s road to redefining cybersecurity with modern solutions
The rate of data encryption following a ransomware attack in healthcare was the highest in the last three years, according to Sophos. Ransomware attacks continue to grow in …
Cybersecurity habits and behaviors executives need to be aware of
Top executives — the employee group most targeted by threat actors — are frequently provided unfettered access to valuable data sources and networked assets, according to …
Public exposure of data breaches is becoming inevitable
Ransomware incidents rising again as criminals use data exfiltration and supply chain attacks to maximize their leverage, according to Allianz. Allianz Commercial analysis of …
A closer look at healthcare’s battle with AI-driven attacks
With its wealth of sensitive patient data, the healthcare industry has become a prime target for cybercriminals leveraging AI tools. As these threats continue to evolve, …
The hidden costs of data breaches for small businesses
Nearly 8 in 10 small business leaders admit they are anxious about the safety of their company’s sensitive data and information, according to Shred-it. According to the …
IoT security threats highlight the need for zero trust principles
The high number of attacks on IoT devices represents a 400% increase in malware compared to the previous year, according to Zscaler. The increasing frequency of malware …
Ransomware groups continue to increase their operational tempo
Q3 of 2023 continued an ongoing surge in ransomware activity, according to GuidePoint Security. GuidePoint Research and Intelligence Team (GRIT) observed a nearly 15% increase …