October 9, 2024 at 08:12AM The Consumer Cyber Readiness Report reveals that while consumers acknowledge cyber threats, their adoption of security measures is low. Only 28% have identity theft protection, 54% use malware protection, and just 10% utilize encryption. There’s slight progress in software updates, but many remain uncertain about their security tools. ### Meeting … Read more
October 8, 2024 at 01:04PM Cybersecurity Awareness Month promotes security best practices and empowers organizations to create a culture of security. Companies like AWS, IBM, Intuit, SentinelOne, and Gallo use this month to educate, engage, and inspire their employees and communities. Programs include online and physical security training, expert-led discussions, and educational initiatives for students. … Read more
October 8, 2024 at 09:40AM Japanese tech giant Casio experienced a cyberattack on October 5, causing system disruption and impacting some services. Casio confirmed the unauthorized access and is currently unable to share additional details due to ongoing investigations. The company has reported the incident to data protection authorities and promptly implemented measures to restrict … Read more
October 2, 2024 at 01:44AM National Cybersecurity Awareness Month in the U.S. encourages annual security education. Employee involvement is crucial to the organization’s security. Human error leads to 68% of breaches and is more common than technical vulnerabilities. The impact of security on an organization’s image and reputation is significant. Regular communication and feedback can … Read more
September 26, 2024 at 04:57PM Stellar Cyber announced the National “Don’t Click It” Day on October 16, 2024, as a part of National Cybersecurity Awareness Month. This initiative educates people about cyber threats, especially targeting young individuals. Partnering with various organizations, Stellar Cyber aims to educate and raise awareness about the dangers of cybercrime and … Read more
September 26, 2024 at 04:19PM PIER Group draws attention to cybersecurity challenges faced by research-focused universities as National Cybersecurity Awareness Month approaches. The company provides IT solutions and cybersecurity services to R1 and R2 universities, emphasizing the adoption of AI for cybersecurity, NAC systems, combatting social media attacks, phasing out legacy equipment, and collaborating securely … Read more
September 23, 2024 at 02:51AM Attackers are using a new post-exploitation tool called Splinter to infiltrate and disrupt victims’ IT environments. The malicious tool can execute Windows commands, steal files, collect cloud service account info, and download additional malware. Unlike Cobalt Strike, Splinter poses a potential threat to organizations and remains undetected on victims’ networks. … Read more
September 19, 2024 at 12:19PM Germany’s Federal Office for Information Security reports 1 in 10 German organizations affected by CrowdStrike’s July outage are dropping their current vendor’s products. 4% have already abandoned solutions, with another 6% planning to do so. Despite potential business impacts, the incident hasn’t hurt CrowdStrike much yet. The findings are from … Read more
September 19, 2024 at 08:36AM Two significant cybersecurity National Awareness Months are approaching: National Insider Threat Awareness Month in September, highlighting employee cybersecurity defense, and National Cybersecurity Awareness Month in October to promote online safety. The evolution of cyber threats over 20 years is reflected, emphasizing the importance of collaboration, sharing threat intelligence, and countering … Read more
September 17, 2024 at 05:02PM The Marko Polo cybercrime gang is an escalating global financial threat, orchestrating at least 30 concurrent fraud campaigns and utilizing advanced malware to compromise tens of thousands of devices. They impersonate popular brands like Zoom and Discord to target individuals and organizations in gaming, virtual meetings, and cryptocurrency markets, employing … Read more