Since the introduction of email and networking to various industrial sectors worldwide, the organizations belonging to them have gone through a paradigm shift in how they conduct business, understand the threats in internet security, and incorporate solutions and exercises in limiting the risks.
Cyberattacks are a common phenomenon today. The most we can do to minimize the chances of being targeted by cyber scams is to take enough preventive measures, such as implementing cybersecurity tools and getting vulnerable systems patched at the earliest. Following are the major cyber headlines this week to help you better protect your information systems.
Ransomware and Malware attacks have been growing at an alarming rate, with more cybercriminal groups emerging and continually targeting industries worldwide. Ransomware is predicted to cost $265 billion by 2031, a significant increase from $20 billion in 2021, so it is advisable to privy yourself to the top ransomware and malware groups active in 2022, their key tactics, and prominent attacks to gain a vivid picture of the current ransomware scenario.
Cyberspace transforms by the minute, and a key player in changing the cybersecurity landscape is the phishing attacks that happen every day. Following are the significant hacks, cyber developments, and updates this week: (more…)
Today, the digital revolution has come to a stage where businesses without an online presence could get obliterated in no time. However, an inevitable consequence of cyber risk is that if your online data and communication are not secure, you better be prepared for a disaster.
Cyberattacks are a common phenomenon today, and there is no better way to protect ourselves from these attacks than by looking at recent attack patterns and cyber developments. In this week’s post, we have highlighted the significant developments in the cybersecurity domain over the last seven days.
The LAPSUS$ gang has claimed responsibility for a breach in tech giant Microsoft and Okta, an organization that provides authentication services for networks of FedEx, Moody Corp, and many prominent organizations. The breach was identified on March 22, 2022, with organizations still uncovering the scope of the breaches. But there is a certainty that a severe threat is looming over both organizations and their customers. Here is a comprehensive summary of the event of the breach.
This week’s top cybersecurity headlines cover security advisories, fundraiser results, cybersecurity unit establishments at various places, and the attack landscape in general. Here are the details of these cyber events that happened over the week.
Cybersecurity experts have Avanan discovered in February 2022 that the CAPTCHA forms scam that began in April 2021 has resurfaced with a more credible and more robust attack scheme. While the initial attack scheme took advantage of scanners’ trust in Google’s reCAPTCHA product, this time around, the adversaries have used the compromised domain of a university to send legitimate-looking emails to end-users which culminate in CAPTCHA scams.
Since the cyber domain witnesses some change every day, it is vital for us to keep abreast of some of them if not all. Here are the primary cybersecurity headlines this week to help you understand the latest developments in the cyber world.
Cybersecurity risks are accelerating as businesses adopt emerging technologies. Threat actors have more sophisticated tools at their disposal than ever, which they are employing for various malicious activities, begging the need for a security-first approach to deal with the evolving threats. Businesses need to assess the risks of cybersecurity and educate themselves with the latest, so they understand how crucial it is to develop a cybersecurity strategy for today and tomorrow.
The cyber-world never sleeps or remains dormant. By the time you finish reading this post, an attack would have compromised some system somewhere, and that is precisely why it is so important for us to stay abreast of the weekly cybersecurity headlines. Following are the cyber incidents in headlines this week.
In 2021 alone, there was a 600% rise in cyberattacks that organizations across the globe faced, with governmental organizations, educational institutions, healthcare centers, and even retail stores being targeted. The attacks have increased by 66% within the last 12 months, and these are only bound to grow with the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict.
Follow this week’s latest cybersecurity headlines to know what security steps you can deploy to ensure ransomware protection for your organization.
Boise State University (BSU) has collaborated with Stellar Cyber to start a cybersecurity program wherein Idaho’s rural and remote communities can avail free Security-as-a-Service facilities. BSU recently announced that its Institute for Pervasive Cybersecurity had adopted Stellar Cyber’s Open XDR platform, which will function as a teaching tool in its new Cyberdome skill development program. This new alliance of Boise and Stellar Cyber shall also benefit the state-funded agencies and school districts.
An effective email client may help you manage your business by allowing you to skim through many emails efficiently and provide a robust email security posture alongside. By organizing emails and integrating applications for better functioning, an email client with great features may minimize the time spent composing, sending, receiving, and optimizing your email needs and enhance workplace productivity.
Since the online world is vulnerable to myriad security threats, organizations need to be abreast of the latest cybersecurity updates to protect their information systems better. Following are the top headlines this week to keep you updated on the most recent cyber developments.
Today, cloud platforms serve as the media of operation for CRM, payroll, and even HR processes, other than typical online businesses, which is why businesses today need to emphasize the best cloud security strategies to ensure email security and compliance with regulatory requirements. Cloud security is necessary due to the various risks of misconfigurations, unauthorized access, and many other cybersecurity issues.
The cyber domain never sleeps, and this week’s headlines cover the latest cybersecurity measures adopted by organizations to keep threat actors at bay. Read on to learn more about these globally significant updates.
The tax season for 2022 is underway, and individuals and businesses (especially SMBs) need to pay attention to the latest frauds surrounding taxes to safeguard their finances. Scam artists dupe people throughout the year, but this activity is higher during the tax season. This significant increase is due to lesser knowledge or fear around proper tax filing. Nevertheless, individuals need to keep an eye out for different types of scams. (more…)
Following are this week’s significant updates from the world of cybersecurity that would make you realize the importance of keeping yourself updated about the recent cyber happenings around the world.