Europe continues to be a cybercrime hub
ThreatMetrix announced new data revealing a 30 percent year-on-year increase in the volume of cyberattacks hitting Europe in the first quarter of 2018. As attacks patterns …
Relying on legacy security technologies leaves you blind to IoT threats
As shadow IoT infiltrate organizations, the variety of risks and threats stemming from these devices put networks and data at risk, according to 802 Secure. IoT and IIoT …
Most firms struggle to comply with GDPR deadline
With GDPR coming into effect in just over a week from today, 85 percent of firms in Europe and the United States will not be ready on time. Additionally, one in four will not …
Sometimes employees follow cybersecurity best practices beyond company policies
Nearly two-thirds (64%) of employees use a company-approved device for work. However, less than half (40%) of those who use a personal device are regulated when using that …
Phishers increasingly targeting cloud storage and SaaS
The Anti-Phishing Working Group (APWG) has been tracking notable increases in phishing campaigns that target SAAS/webmail providers, as well as increased attacks on financial …
Rising concerns about managing risk and proving compliance in the medical device industry
Perforce Software released the results of a global survey of medical device professionals. Key findings show increased concerns for mitigating risk and proving compliance …
Are security pros happy with their jobs and salaries?
Do security professionals like their jobs and would they recommend a career in cyber security to those looking into one? What do they like about their jobs and what motivates …
Companies ditch data as GDPR deadline approaches
A new study from IBM reveals that nearly 60 percent of organizations surveyed are embracing the GDPR as an opportunity to improve privacy, security, data management or as …
25% of companies affected by cloud cryptojacking
Cryptojacking has unquestionably gone mainstream. Despite heavy media and industry attention, organizations are struggling to meet compliance requirements in public cloud …
How consumers are embracing IoT
A CSG survey, which polled more than 2,000 consumers between the ages of 18 and 64, evaluated consumer understanding, usage and sentiment about current and future IoT …
Insider threat blind spot enables employee revenge attacks
Based on threat assessments from global organizations in public and private sector industries, Dtex Systems determined there are active insider threats in all assessed …
The pace of vulnerability disclosure shows no signs of slowing
Unless the pace of vulnerability disclosure slows down in the coming quarters, we are looking at yet another record-breaking year, according to Risk Based Security’s …