Compromised Cloud Costs Orgs $6.2 Million Annually

Compromised cloud accounts cost companies an average of $6.2 million each year according to the Ponemon Institute, and more than two-thirds of professionals said the compromised accounts represented a “significant security risk” to their c… Continue reading Compromised Cloud Costs Orgs $6.2 Million Annually

Supreme Court Limits Scope of Computer Crime Law

Nathan Van Buren was a police officer in rural Georgia. As such, he had lawful access to both the National Crime Information Computer (NCIC) and the Georgia Crime Information Center (GCIC) with the understanding that he could use the computer for “law… Continue reading Supreme Court Limits Scope of Computer Crime Law

Cloud Complexity Rattles Enterprise Security Efforts

More than 15 months after the pandemic-driven rush to remote work, enterprises are still paying the price for the faster-than-previously-planned migration to the cloud. According to the 2021 Thales Global Threat Report conducted by 451 Research, 82% o… Continue reading Cloud Complexity Rattles Enterprise Security Efforts

Microsoft Office 365 a Major Supply Chain Attack Vector 

Performance issues are not the only concern users have about Microsoft Office 365 and Azure cloud services: the office productivity suite also represents a major threat vector and an attractive target for network and supply chain attacks.  On a quanti… Continue reading Microsoft Office 365 a Major Supply Chain Attack Vector 

JBS Shutters Five U.S. Plants After Ransomware Attack

How many alarm bells need to ring and disruptions occur before companies realize that, no matter the industry or position in the supply chain, they aren’t beyond the reach of motivated cybercriminals and must shore up their defenses? In the latest wak… Continue reading JBS Shutters Five U.S. Plants After Ransomware Attack

Dunhammer: NSA Blamed for Danish Spying on Euro Pols

In a damning leaked report, Danish authorities reveal that the NSA spies on friendly foreign governments.
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Window of Exposure Wide Open for Utilities’ Apps

With all the talk about the ongoing menace of ransomware, it’s easy to overlook application-specific attacks. But new research from WhiteHat Security shows that there might just be a greater likelihood of the latter. Most troubling in the latest insta… Continue reading Window of Exposure Wide Open for Utilities’ Apps

AI Offers Critical Assist to Incident Response

The security skills gap has limited what companies are able to do when it comes to incident investigation and response. And it isn’t just the lack of cybersecurity talent available to hire; security analysts already on staff may not have the specializ… Continue reading AI Offers Critical Assist to Incident Response