Norton Introduces Small Business Premium for Business-Grade Security

November 21, 2024 at 05:36PM Norton has launched Norton Small Business Premium, a comprehensive cybersecurity solution for small businesses. This service includes 24/7 tech support, financial and social media monitoring, device security, and a secure VPN. Priced from $299.99/year, it aims to simplify cybersecurity for entrepreneurs without requiring extensive IT knowledge. **Meeting Takeaways:** 1. **Product … Read more

Sophos to Acquire SecureWorks in $859 Million All-Cash Deal

October 21, 2024 at 10:40AM Sophos will integrate Secureworks’ Taegis XDR platform into its Managed Detection and Response (MDR) services for various business segments. The acquisition is part of a $859 million all-cash deal. **Meeting Takeaways:** 1. **Integration Plan**: Sophos intends to integrate Secureworks Taegis XDR platform into its Managed Detection and Response (MDR) services. … Read more

Amateurish ‘CosmicBeetle’ Ransomware Stings SMBs in Turkey

September 12, 2024 at 02:04AM The cybercriminal group “CosmicBeetle” targets small businesses in Turkey, Spain, India, and South Africa with ransomware, often experiencing glitches due to its low sophistication. The group exploits older vulnerabilities, particularly in software used by small businesses, and has links to the LockBit group. Small and midsize businesses are its main … Read more

Cisco warns of critical RCE zero-days in end of life IP phones

August 8, 2024 at 05:34PM Cisco has issued a warning about critical remote code execution vulnerabilities in the web-based management interface of Small Business SPA 300 and SPA 500 series IP phones. These flaws, including buffer overflow vulnerabilities, can allow unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary commands. Users are urged to transition to newer, supported models … Read more

AI’s Dual Role on SMB Brand Spoofing

April 4, 2024 at 08:47AM Cybercriminals are leveraging AI to mimic small businesses while security architects are utilizing AI to assist small businesses in defending against cyber threats. It appears that cybercriminals are leveraging AI to impersonate small businesses, while security architects are using AI to assist small businesses in defending against such attacks. Full … Read more

Israeli Government: Smallest of SMBs Hit Hardest in Cyberattacks

January 29, 2024 at 10:28AM Approximately 33,000 small and medium businesses in Israel were targeted by cyberattacks last year, 7,000 of which suffered significant damage. Data from the Small and Medium Business Agency at the Israeli Ministry of Economy and Industry revealed that 5% of surveyed businesses experienced cyberattacks. Smaller businesses with 5-20 employees and … Read more

Do Small Companies Need Fractional AppSec Teams Akin to vCISOs?

October 24, 2023 at 01:54PM Zatik, a consulting firm founded by Kymberlee Price and Jon Callas, aims to address the lack of application security expertise available to small companies. They provide fractional security consulting services, helping startups and smaller businesses incorporate secure-by-design principles into their software development process. Their goal is to establish a security-focused … Read more

Do Small Companies Need Fractional AppSec Teams Akin to vCISOs?

October 24, 2023 at 01:47PM Secure-by-design software development emphasizes the need to incorporate security considerations from the beginning. Small companies often struggle to access and afford application security expertise, resulting in insecure software. Zatik, a consulting firm founded by Kymberlee Price and Jon Callas, aims to provide fractional security consulting services to help startups and … Read more