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.
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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.
Microsoft recently came out with a list of updates to boost your Office 365 and enhance its performance along with many of its features. The latest updates rolled out included major security updates, brand new features, and bug fixes for Office 365 and Microsoft 365 for Windows.