IoT’s convenience comes with cybersecurity challenges

The rapid proliferation of Internet of Things (IoT) devices has ushered in a new era of connectivity and convenience, transforming the way we live and work. However, this interconnectivity has also given rise to a host of cybersecurity challenges and v… Continue reading IoT’s convenience comes with cybersecurity challenges

CISOs focus more on business strategy than threat research

CISOs and ITDMs (IT security decision-makers) continue to be most occupied with business, IT and security program strategy, but they are spending less time on threat research, awareness and hunting compared to 2022, according to Nuspire. The ever-evolv… Continue reading CISOs focus more on business strategy than threat research

Are your IoT devices at risk? Cybersecurity concerns for 2023

In this Help Net Security video, J.R. Cunningham, CSO at Nuspire, discusses IoT cybersecurity concerns for 2023. With homes becoming increasingly connected and reliant on smart technology, the potential for cybercriminals to exploit vulnerabilities and… Continue reading Are your IoT devices at risk? Cybersecurity concerns for 2023

VPN attacks up nearly 2000% as companies embrace a hybrid workplace

Nuspire released a report which outlines new cybercriminal activity and tactics, techniques and procedures (TTPs) with additional insight from Recorded Future. “As companies return to a hybrid workplace, it’s crucial that they are aware of the evolving… Continue reading VPN attacks up nearly 2000% as companies embrace a hybrid workplace

Malware activity spikes 128%, Office document phishing skyrockets

Nuspire released a report, outlining new cybercriminal activity and tactics, techniques and procedures (TTPs) throughout Q3 2020, with additional insight from Recorded Future. Threat actors becoming even more ruthless The report demonstrates threat act… Continue reading Malware activity spikes 128%, Office document phishing skyrockets

Large US hospital chain hobbled by Ryuk ransomware

US-based healtchare giant Universal Health Services (UHS) has suffered a cyberattack on Sunday morning, which resulted in the IT network across its facilities to be shut down. Location of UHC facilities What happened? UHS operates nearly 400 hospitals … Continue reading Large US hospital chain hobbled by Ryuk ransomware

New attack vectors make securing virtual companies even more challenging

As organizations are settling into long-term remote working, new attack vectors for opportunistic cyberattackers—and new challenges for network administrators have been introduced, Nuspire reveals. Now six months into the pandemic, attackers pivoted aw… Continue reading New attack vectors make securing virtual companies even more challenging

How do I select a network detection and response solution for my business?

Network detection and response (NDR) solutions enable organizations to improve their threat response, they help protect against a variety of threats, and also provide visibility into what is actually on the network. To select an appropriate network det… Continue reading How do I select a network detection and response solution for my business?

Cyberattackers decreased their activity at the end of 2019, but only to change tactics

Attackers know that humans are still the weakest link. Across the board, malicious cyber-activity was down partly as a result of hectic holiday schedules and vacations with fewer employees around to interact with malicious activity. However, this decre… Continue reading Cyberattackers decreased their activity at the end of 2019, but only to change tactics

Researchers discover massive increase in Emotet activity

Emotet had a 730% increase in activity in September after being in a near dormant state, Nuspire discovered. Emotet, a modular banking Trojan, has added additional features to steal contents of victim’s inboxes and steal credentials for sending outboun… Continue reading Researchers discover massive increase in Emotet activity