Organizations are making email more secure, and it’s paying off

Compromised identities have been a central component of countless costly breaches this year, according to Red Canary. Rise in identity and cloud-native attacks While most of the threats and techniques identified in the 2024 report remain consistent wit… Continue reading Organizations are making email more secure, and it’s paying off

Discover how online fraud can impact your business

Recent reports underscore increased fraud losses driven by both old methods and new technologies. As fraudsters exploit advancements in AI and other sophisticated tools, their methods have become more difficult to combat. From AI-driven scams and sophi… Continue reading Discover how online fraud can impact your business

65% of websites are unprotected against simple bot attacks

Companies across industries are seeing more bot-driven attacks, both basic and advanced, according to DataDome. An analysis of over 14,000 websites uncovered alarming gaps in protection against cyber fraud, particularly within consumer-centric industri… Continue reading 65% of websites are unprotected against simple bot attacks

MFA bypass becomes a critical security issue as ransomware tactics advance

Ransomware is seen as the biggest cybersecurity threat across every industry, with 75% of organizations affected by ransomware more than once in the past 12 months – a jump from 61% in 2023, according to SpyCloud. Session hijacking surges as majo… Continue reading MFA bypass becomes a critical security issue as ransomware tactics advance

Ukraine Bans Telegram Messenger App on State-Issued Devices Because of Russian Security Threat

Ukraine issued the Telegram ban for the official devices of government employees, military personnel, security and defense workers, and critical infrastructure employees.
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European, Latin American authorities arrest 17 in crackdown on phishing network with 483,000 victims

Europol and eight other agencies launched the bust aimed at a network that targeted people trying to regain access to lost or stolen phones.

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What more can be done to stop ransomware attacks? 

A panel of experts debated at the 2024 mWISE conference what more could be done in the wake of police action and tens of millions in ransom payments over the past year. 

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Hackers Demand $6 Million for Files Stolen From Seattle Airport Operator in Cyberattack

The Port of Seattle, which owns and runs the airport, has decided not to pay, the official said.
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