Critical Infrastructure is Missing Something Critical

The Colonial Pipeline attack was yet another reminder that critical infrastructure is in desperate need of stronger security. The attack is one of the most recent victims of cyberattacks on critical infrastructure; the phenomenon is not new, nor is it… Continue reading Critical Infrastructure is Missing Something Critical

Cybercriminals Increasingly Target Manufacturing, IP

Recent attacks targeting intellectual property (IP) and critical infrastructure are raising the security stakes for manufacturing organizations, as the industry records one of the highest attack rates of any sector since the onset of COVID-19. One in … Continue reading Cybercriminals Increasingly Target Manufacturing, IP

Poison in the Water: The Physical Repercussions of IoT Security Threats

I’d wager few people had ever heard of Oldsmar, Florida, prior to 2021. That all changed in February when the city made headlines. The reason? An Internet of things (IoT) security incident moved into the physical world.  A Tale of Lifted Lye Levels At 8 a.m. local time on February 5, 2021, an operator at […]

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Why the Worst Cloud Security Predictions Might Not Come True

We’ve all heard dire predictions about the future of cybersecurity trends, especially cloud security. Internet of things (IoT) environments will expand the attack surface beyond control and encourage breaches. Hybrid offices will always pose a greater risk as cyber criminals exploit flex and remote work. Insecure application programming interfaces (APIs) will open the door to […]

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IoT Security: Thieves Are Targeting Smart Cameras — Here’s How To Stop Them

Among the many important aspects of Internet of things (IoT) security, live cameras are one of the most open to misuse. People have been video snooping, watching private cameras and doing other sketchy things around connected cameras for many years. But in recent months, the intensity and risk around video have risen. Video has breached […]

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IoT Security: Why Food Industry Cyber Awareness Should Be Your Main Ingredient

The food industry faces an uncertain future. Restaurants and prepared-food companies, food manufacturers, farmers and producers that survived the lockdowns of 2020 and 2021 are heading into a new world. Some of the competition has been removed, new players are entering the market and both tastes and consumer habits have changed. Take a look at […]

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Trojan Horse? Here Comes the Trojan Home

How many homeowners do you know who are Wi-Fi network specialists? Unless they work in technology, I’m willing to bet that your average apartment or condo complex contains very few experts. So when it comes to cybersecurity, very few residents will th… Continue reading Trojan Horse? Here Comes the Trojan Home

Is There Hope for ICS and Supply Chain Security?

Industrial control systems (ICS) have been the target of countless cyberattacks in recent years. Some of these attacks have an extortion goal in mind, while others seem to be nothing more than a test to see if the attacker is able to access and disrup… Continue reading Is There Hope for ICS and Supply Chain Security?

The State of Small Business Cybersecurity in 2021

Most business owners are overconfident about their small business cybersecurity postures. Two-thirds of senior-level decision-makers who participated in a 2019 survey said they didn’t believe the small- to mid-sized businesses (SMBs) for which they’re responsible would fall victim to a digital attack. Within this prevailing view, many respondents didn’t view small business cybersecurity as important. […]

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How to Boost Your Health Care Data Cybersecurity Immune System

Health care data security has always been a concern. But in the last year, health care and digital safety have become even more urgent topics in government, business and in the public at large. The reason is the sudden and enormous rise in attacks, both in number and impact. Where are those health care cyberattacks […]

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