Scranos Rootkit Operation Turns Global; Enterprises to Improve Security Posture

Sophisticated threats remain one of the main concerns in enterprises today. As environments grow in complexity, malware actors find innovative ways to infiltrate overlooked entry points in the network, hiding behind the scenes to wreak havoc witho… Continue reading Scranos Rootkit Operation Turns Global; Enterprises to Improve Security Posture

UK Enterprises to Compete for £70m in Government Cybersecurity Challenge

After 40 percent of UK businesses reported data breaches or security incidents in the past year, the government wants to completely “design out” complex cyber risks and attacks. To achieve this and strengthen national infrastructure an… Continue reading UK Enterprises to Compete for £70m in Government Cybersecurity Challenge

43% of Enterprises Not Ready to Say Goodbye to Windows 7

2020 will bring the end of Windows 7, following Microsoft’s announcement that it will no longer offer support and updates for the operating system starting January 14, 2020. But companies appear to have had a good run with it and are not yet… Continue reading 43% of Enterprises Not Ready to Say Goodbye to Windows 7

Container Security Incidents to Rise in 2019 as Companies Knowingly Deploy Vulnerable Containers

The popularity of container technology has grown fast in software engineering, but 60 percent of organizations suffered at least one container-related security incident in 2018, mostly caused by the advancement of DevOps teams, according to Tripwi… Continue reading Container Security Incidents to Rise in 2019 as Companies Knowingly Deploy Vulnerable Containers

US Couldn’t Handle Catastrophic Cyberattack on Power Grid, Government Warns

Key infrastructures are in the crossfire of cyberwarfare. Growing threats and sophisticated nation-state attacks backed by North Korea, China and Russia jeopardize public safety and national security. Which one is the bigger threat?
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Lack of Political Leadership in UK Jeopardizes Cyber Security of Critical Sectors, Report Says

The lack of political leadership to face targeted attacks is contributing to the poor job the UK is doing on its national security strategy, says a UK government report discussing the cyber security of the nation’s critical national infrastr… Continue reading Lack of Political Leadership in UK Jeopardizes Cyber Security of Critical Sectors, Report Says

Lack of awareness leaves consumers vulnerable to cyberattacks, study finds

An impressive number of American consumers are concerned about cybercrime and, particularly, the risks smart devices pose to the integrity of their homes. Yet they are still in the dark about how to improve security and reduce risks, a study of consume… Continue reading Lack of awareness leaves consumers vulnerable to cyberattacks, study finds

MSP Networks Actively Targeted by Nation-Sate APTs, US Government Warns

The US Department of Homeland Security Computer Emergency Readiness Team has just issued a technical alert earlier this week, warning that US companies operating in critical sectors are at risk, as cyberespionage attempts from foreign governments … Continue reading MSP Networks Actively Targeted by Nation-Sate APTs, US Government Warns

A week in security (August 20 – 26)

A roundup of the security news from August 20 – 26, including a look at insider threats, several breaches, and what tech giants Google and Facebook are doing about their privacy issues.
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