Healthcare-specific cybersecurity problems and how to address them

Sophisticated cyberattacks are crippling healthcare providers by posing a threat to core functions and patient privacy, according to Software Advice survey. Findings reveal that 22% of small practices and 45% of large practices have experienced a ranso… Continue reading Healthcare-specific cybersecurity problems and how to address them

Ransomware wreaked havoc last year, manufacturing was most targeted

IBM Security released its annual X-Force Threat Intelligence Index unveiling how ransomware and vulnerability exploitations together were able to “imprison” businesses in 2021 further burdening global supply chains, with manufacturing emerging as the m… Continue reading Ransomware wreaked havoc last year, manufacturing was most targeted

(ISC)² recognizes and celebrates annual and lifetime achievements in the field of cybersecurity

(ISC)² announced the honorees of its 2021 (ISC)² Global Achievement Awards, which recognize and celebrate the most outstanding annual and lifetime achievements in the field of cybersecurity. “Cybersecurity professionals demonstrate resilience, ag… Continue reading (ISC)² recognizes and celebrates annual and lifetime achievements in the field of cybersecurity

Top security risks for companies to address as cloud migration accelerates

The ease and speed at which new cloud tools can be deployed is also making it harder for security teams to control their usage, IBM Security reveals. According to the data, basic security oversight issues, including governance, vulnerabilities, and mis… Continue reading Top security risks for companies to address as cloud migration accelerates

Can you trust attachments with unfamiliar extensions?

Microsoft’s security experts have warned on Monday about several email malware delivery campaigns exploiting the COVID-19 pandemic targeting companies in the US and South Korea. What they have in common is the ultimate delivery of the Remcos RAT … Continue reading Can you trust attachments with unfamiliar extensions?

Revamped HawkEye Keylogger Swoops in on Coronavirus Fears

Emails claiming to be directly from WHO’s Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus offer “drug advice” — and malware infections. Continue reading Revamped HawkEye Keylogger Swoops in on Coronavirus Fears

Spread of Coronavirus-Themed Cyberattacks Persists with New Attacks

In cybersecurity circles, the Coronavirus is spurring anxiety over the virtual abuse of the deadly disease by scammers. Continue reading Spread of Coronavirus-Themed Cyberattacks Persists with New Attacks