Infrastructure upgrades alone won’t guarantee strong security
While 75% of organizations have made significant strides to upgrade their infrastructure in the past year, including the adoption of public cloud hosting and containerization, …
Malware delivery to Microsoft Teams users made easy
A tool that automates the delivery of malware from external attackers to target employees’ Microsoft Teams inbox has been released. TeamsPhisher (Source: Alex Reid) About the …
Number of email-based phishing attacks surges 464%
The evolving cyberattack landscape reveals the increasing utilization of generative artificial intelligence (AI) systems, like ChatGPT, by cybercriminals for crafting …
Is your browser betraying you? Emerging threats in 2023
Network attacks (IPS detections) have remained relatively flat over the last three quarters, technically down a bit more than 3%, according to WatchGuard. “Organisations need …
75% of consumers prepared to ditch brands hit by ransomware
As 40% of consumers harbor skepticism regarding organizations’ data protection capabilities, 75% would shift to alternate companies following a ransomware attack, …
How ransomware impacts the healthcare industry
Healthcare continues to be one of the most attractive targets for cyberattackers, and the number of breaches affecting the industry is increasing yearly. In this Help Net …
Microsoft Teams vulnerability allows attackers to deliver malware to employees
Security researchers have uncovered a bug that could allow attackers to deliver malware directly into employees’ Microsoft Teams inbox. “Organisations that use …
Unraveling the multifaceted threats facing telecom companies
In today’s interconnected world, telecom companies serve as gateways, connecting individuals, businesses, and governments. However, this role also makes them prime …
Compromised Linux SSH servers engage in DDoS attacks, cryptomining
Poorly managed Linux SSH servers are getting compromised by unknown attackers and instructed to engage in DDoS attacks while simultaneously mining cryptocurrency in the …
Cybercriminals return to business as usual in a post-pandemic world
After two years of pandemic-induced disruption, 2022 was a return to business as usual for the world’s cybercriminals, according to Proofpoint. As COVID-19 medical and …
IT providers become go-to for cybersecurity advice
61% of SMBs have been hit by a successful cyberattack in the last year, according to BlackFog. The research study, which examined the business impact of cybersecurity for …
Replace Barracuda ESG appliances, company urges
Barracuda Networks is urging customers running phyisical Email Security Gateway (ESG) appliances to replace them immediately, “regardless of patch version level.” …