The psychological fallout of a ransomware crisis
Northwave has conducted scientific research into the psychological fallout of a ransomware crisis on both organizations and individuals. The findings reveal the deep marks …
Key cybersecurity trends in the energy sector
The key trends for the energy industry are about how we manage the future supply and demand challenges at a much more granular level than we are currently able to do. If …
Online payment fraud is evolving
E-commerce fraud is expected to cost merchants in excess of US$48 billion globally in 2023, up from over $41 billion in 2022 according to Juniper Research. It predicted that …
Balance reliable online age verification methods with data protection issues
Recently, California passed the California Age-Appropriate Design Code Act (CAADCA), a bill designed to protect children online. Although the bill has presented notable …
Personal cybersecurity is now a company problem
As work and personal lives have almost merged into one, threat actors are increasingly targeting people because of their work lives, and cybersecurity needs to adapt to the …
Compliance initiatives can advance your organization’s security journey
Compliance standards are designed to give organizations a foundational approach to designing their security program while also reassuring third parties that you have met at …
Remote work pushes video conferencing security to the fore
IT professionals are becoming increasingly concerned about the growing number of cyber threats and foreign attacks capable of impacting video conferencing. In this Help Net …
Ransomware is the biggest concern for most organizations
SonicWall released the 2022 SonicWall Threat Mindset Survey which found that 66% of customers are more concerned about cyberattacks in 2022, with the main threat being focused …
2FA, 3FA, MFA… What does it all mean?
Simply put, authentication is the act of proving you are who you say you are. To gain access to protected information, systems or locations, the user must prove their identity …
What is software threat modeling and how to use it effectively
The importance of software threat modeling continues to grow. NIST advises software engineers to adhere to secure software development best practices and do software threat …
Auto retailers are falling victim to sophisticated phishing
Cybercriminals are getting craftier as auto retailers continue to fall victim to well-disguised cyberattacks. According to the second annual dealership cybersecurity study by …
Exposing Emotet and its cybercriminal supply chain
Emotet, one of the most evasive and destructive malware delivery systems, caused substantial damage during its initial reign. After a coordinated takedown by authorities in …