FBI, CISA urge organizations to be on guard for attacks during holidays
Threat actors have previously timed ransomware and other attacks to coincide with holidays and weekends
Cybersecurity
CYBERWARCON – Foreign influence operations grow up
Not long ago, disinformation campaigns were rather unsophisticated. These days, however, threat actors put serious time and effort into crafting their attacks.
US Government declassifies data to foster would‑be defenders
US Government declassifies cybersecurity subjects they want you to learn about, and is hoping to pay you to learn them
When the alarms go off: 10 key steps to take after a data breach
It’s often said that data breaches are no longer a matter of ‘if’, but ‘when’ – here’s what your organization should do, and avoid doing, in the case of a breach
Putting cybersecurity first: Why secure‑by‑design must be the norm
Organizations that aim to pull ahead of the competition need to develop a strong security culture from top to bottom
What’s lurking in the shadows? How to manage the security risks of shadow IT
Employee use of unsanctioned hardware and software is an increasingly acute problem in the remote and hybrid work era
Employee offboarding: Why companies must close a crucial gap in their security strategy
There are various ways a departing employee could put your organization at risk of a data breach. How do you offboard employees the right way and ensure your data remains safe?
Microsoft thwarts record‑breaking DDoS attack
The attack, which clocked in at 2.4 Tbps, targeted an Azure customer based in Europe
Google to turn on 2FA by default for 150 million users, 2 million YouTubers
Two-factor authentication is a simple way to greatly enhance the security of your account
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month! Why being cyber‑smart matters
The campaign may last for a month, but we should remember that cybersecurity is a year-round affair
CISA and NSA release guidance for securing VPNs
What your organization should consider when it comes to choosing a VPN solution and hardening it against attacks
What is a cyberattack surface and how can you reduce it?
Discover the best ways to mitigate your organization's attack surface, in order to maximize cybersecurity.
Howard University suffers cyberattack, suspends online classes in aftermath
The university suffered a ransomware attack; however, there is no evidence so far of data being accessed or stolen.
Don’t use single‑factor authentication, warns CISA
The federal agency urges organizations to ditch the bad practice and instead use multi-factor authentication methods
Beyond the pandemic: Why are data breach costs at an all‑time high?
It might be tempting to blame the record-high costs of data breaches on the COVID-19 pandemic alone. But dig deeper and a more nuanced picture emerges.
Dumpster diving is a filthy business
One man’s trash is another man’s treasure – here’s why you should think twice about what you toss in the recycling bin
Black Hat 2021: Lessons from a lawyer
Why companies and their security teams need to engage with a lawyer before an incident occurs
Black Hat 2021 – non‑virtual edition
How is Black Hat USA 2021 different from the past editions of the conference and what are the themes may steal the show this year?
Most Twitter users haven’t enabled 2FA yet, report reveals
Twitter’s transparency report revealed that users aren’t quick to adopt 2FA and once they do enable it, they choose the least secure option
Booking your next holiday? Beware these Airbnb scams
With vacations in full swing, cybercriminals will be looking to scam vacationers looking for that perfect accommodation.