HEAT attacks: A new class of cyber threats organizations are not prepared for

Web malware (47%) and ransomware (42%) now top the list of security threats that organizations are most concerned about. Yet despite the growing risks, just 27% have advanced threat protection in place on every endpoint device that can access corporate… Continue reading HEAT attacks: A new class of cyber threats organizations are not prepared for

Highly Evasive Adaptive Threats (HEAT) bypassing traditional security defenses

Menlo Security announced it has identified a surge in cyberthreats, termed Highly Evasive Adaptive Threats (HEAT), that bypass traditional security defenses. HEAT attacks are a class of cyber threats targeting web browsers as the attack vector and empl… Continue reading Highly Evasive Adaptive Threats (HEAT) bypassing traditional security defenses

Employees think they’re safe from cyberthreats on company devices

A research launched by Menlo Security reveals increased cybersecurity risks posed to employees and organizations during the 2021 holiday shopping season. The research – which surveyed 2,000 employed people in the United States and the United Kingdom – … Continue reading Employees think they’re safe from cyberthreats on company devices

Remote access security strategy under scrutiny as hybrid/remote working persists

A report by Menlo Security highlights growing concerns about securing users as the trend for hybrid and remote working is set to remain. The new report – which surveyed 500+ IT decision makers in the U.S. and the U.K., including a third at C-level – lo… Continue reading Remote access security strategy under scrutiny as hybrid/remote working persists

Votiro introduces an AWS S3 bucket connector to reduce risk of weaponized files in storage buckets

Votiro announced the addition of an AWS S3 bucket connector to its Secure File Gateway solution suite. This capability will allow customers working with AWS storage to safely view, download, and engage with files, without compromising on security, prod… Continue reading Votiro introduces an AWS S3 bucket connector to reduce risk of weaponized files in storage buckets

Organizations increasingly reluctant to pay ransomware demands

Organizations hit by ransomware should not pay the ransom according to 79 percent of respondents to an online poll. To better understand concerns about recent ransomware attacks, Menlo Security conducted a global poll on responses and reactions to rans… Continue reading Organizations increasingly reluctant to pay ransomware demands

Menlo Security Poll Finds Resistance to Ransom Demands

A poll of 8,571 individuals conducted on Twitter by Menlo Security suggests business and IT leaders are becoming more inclined to accept financial losses rather than cave to ransomware demands. A full 79% of respondents said they would not pay ransom … Continue reading Menlo Security Poll Finds Resistance to Ransom Demands

76% of IT decision makers more vulnerable to mobile attacks than just a year ago

53 percent of IT decision makers admitted that it’s not possible to be prepared for all the tactics and strategies used by attackers targeting mobile devices, a survey by Sapio Research reveals. Going one step further, 38 percent claimed that it’s impo… Continue reading 76% of IT decision makers more vulnerable to mobile attacks than just a year ago

Menlo Security Celebrates Winners of First Annual APAC Partner of the Year Awards

Today we are celebrating our partner community and announcing the winners of our first annual Partner of the Year award winners in the APAC region. As we continue to evolve by expanding our Secure Web Gateway (SWG) and SASE Security portfolio to c… Continue reading Menlo Security Celebrates Winners of First Annual APAC Partner of the Year Awards