December 22, 2023 at 12:07PM Businesses worldwide face a surge in cyber threats, with ransomware attacks increasing by over 1,000% since 2019. Aon’s global survey identifies cyberattacks as the top risk for organizations, leading to a shift in cybersecurity investment in the Middle East. Organizations must prioritize a holistic, proactive approach to cyber resilience, including … Read more
November 28, 2023 at 08:06AM Sentra’s DSPM offers a comprehensive solution for securing sensitive data in the cloud. The webinar features SoFi’s success story in implementing DSPM and provides insights on discovering and classifying sensitive data, assessing data security posture, and monitoring for threats. The session is tailored for IT professionals seeking to enhance their … Read more
November 20, 2023 at 10:12AM Silverfort is the first unified identity protection platform that integrates with existing identity and access management solutions to protect organizations from identity-based attacks. The platform offers features such as Risk-Based Authentication and Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) and can protect a wide range of resources, including command-line tools and service accounts. A … Read more
November 17, 2023 at 08:40AM A report from Fastly reveals that organizations see generative AI as a significant cybersecurity threat. Data breaches, identity-based threats, and generative AI are viewed as the top cybersecurity threats in the next year. Although generative AI is seen as both positive and negative, concerns exist about new attack opportunities and … Read more
November 9, 2023 at 10:59AM Hacktivists from various regions are claiming cyberattacks in support of Palestine or Israel during the Gaza war. However, researchers at SecurityScorecard have found little evidence to support these claims. Hacktivist operations have also been reported in Muslim-majority countries, with some claiming data breaches and others demonstrating access to industrial infrastructure … Read more
November 7, 2023 at 12:23PM The recent cyberattacks on MGM Resorts International and Caesars Entertainment highlight the impact of data breaches on organizations. The breach was orchestrated through social engineering tactics using information obtained from LinkedIn. The root cause of such breaches is the continued reliance on legacy sign-in credentials, which are easily compromised. In … Read more
November 1, 2023 at 01:05PM The demand for cybersecurity jobs is high with over 700,000 openings, but professionals in this field report feeling significantly stressed due to increasing workloads. Data breaches cost companies millions, so businesses need to close the cybersecurity skills gap. They can do this by investing in their existing workforce, embracing new … Read more
October 18, 2023 at 04:46PM Cybercriminals are targeting plastic surgery offices, stealing medical records and using them to extort doctors and patients. The trend is not limited to the US, as plastic surgeons in Brazil and the UK have also been affected. The FBI has warned about these attacks and provided security tips for patients, … Read more
October 16, 2023 at 03:07AM Zero trust, a security concept, is crucial for protecting cloud environments due to the increasing prevalence of data breaches and cyberattacks. Traditional security models that rely on securing the network perimeter are ineffective in cloud environments where data is dispersed and accessed from anywhere. Zero trust emphasizes continuous verification, least … Read more
October 13, 2023 at 06:31PM Ransomware attacks on enterprises are causing disruption and data breaches. Recent attacks include Air Canada being targeted by BianLian, and state courts in Northwest Florida being attacked by ALPHV. Simpson Manufacturing experienced a cybersecurity incident, and a threat actor leaked the source code for the Hello Kitty ransomware. Ransomware trends … Read more