Password management habits you should unlearn

Despite advancements in security technology, many individuals and organizations continue to rely on outdated and vulnerable authentication methods, leaving themselves exposed to cyber threats. This ongoing reliance on insecure methods has led to a stea… Continue reading Password management habits you should unlearn

SpyCloud Connect delivers automated remediation of compromised identities

SpyCloud released new hosted automation solution, SpyCloud Connect, which delivers custom-built automation workflows to Information Security (InfoSec) and Security Operations (SecOps) teams. The solution enables rapid automation of SpyCloud’s suite of … Continue reading SpyCloud Connect delivers automated remediation of compromised identities

MFA bypass becomes a critical security issue as ransomware tactics advance

Ransomware is seen as the biggest cybersecurity threat across every industry, with 75% of organizations affected by ransomware more than once in the past 12 months – a jump from 61% in 2023, according to SpyCloud. Session hijacking surges as majo… Continue reading MFA bypass becomes a critical security issue as ransomware tactics advance

Find out which cyber threats you should be concerned about

This article includes excerpts from various reports that offer statistics and insights into the current cyber threat landscape. Human error still perceived as the Achilles’ heel of cybersecurity Proofpoint | 2024 Voice of the CISO | May 2024 … Continue reading Find out which cyber threats you should be concerned about

Cybercrime stats you can’t ignore

In this article, you will find excerpts from various reports that offer stats and insights about the current cybercrime landscape. Behavioral patterns of ransomware groups are changing GuidePoint Security | GRIT Q1 2024 Ransomware Report | Ap… Continue reading Cybercrime stats you can’t ignore

Understanding next-level cyber threats

In this Help Net Security video, Trevor Hilligoss, VP of SpyCloud Labs, discusses the 2024 SpyCloud Identity Exposure Report, an annual report examining the latest trends in cybercrime and its impact. Researchers recaptured nearly 1.38 billion password… Continue reading Understanding next-level cyber threats

Cybercriminals use cheap and simple infostealers to exfiltrate data

The rise in identity-based attacks can be attributed to a rapid increase in malware, according to SpyCloud. Researchers found that 61% of data breaches in 2023, involving over 343 million stolen credentials, were infostealer malware-related. Of these c… Continue reading Cybercriminals use cheap and simple infostealers to exfiltrate data

Pentera collaborates with SpyCloud to reduce dwell time of compromised credentials

Pentera announced an integration with SpyCloud to automate the discovery and validation of compromised identities. Pentera uses exposure intelligence data to identify exploitable identities and facilitates targeted remediation to proactively reduce ris… Continue reading Pentera collaborates with SpyCloud to reduce dwell time of compromised credentials

Escalating cyber threats: Bots, fraud farms, and cryptojacking surge, urgently requiring attention

The motivations behind cyberattacks are as diverse as the methods employed. Whether driven by financial gain, political agendas, or sheer malice, cybercriminals exploit weaknesses in cybersecurity defenses, seeking entry points to compromise sensitive … Continue reading Escalating cyber threats: Bots, fraud farms, and cryptojacking surge, urgently requiring attention

Current ransomware defenses efforts are not working

Despite some positive developments, the impact of ransomware attacks remains high, according to SpyCloud. Infostealer infections preceded 22% of ransomware events for North American and European ransomware victim companies in 2023 – with common infoste… Continue reading Current ransomware defenses efforts are not working