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On September 8, 2018, Marriott received an alert from an internal security tool regarding an attempt to access the Starwood guest reservation database in the United States. Marriott engaged security experts to help determine what occurred. Marriott lea… Continue reading Industry reactions to the enormous Marriott data breach
Webroot highlights the top cyberattacks of 2018 in its latest nastiest malware list, which showcases the malware and attack payloads that have been most detrimental to organisations and consumers alike. Three nastiest: Botnets and banking trojans Emote… Continue reading Nastiest malware of 2018: Top attack payloads wreaking havoc
Based on trends in the first half of 2018, Webroot found that cybercriminals are shifting to increasingly sophisticated and targeted means of attack while also expanding their money making endeavors, as shown by the uptick in cryptojacking and cryptomi… Continue reading Cryptomining dethrones ransomware as top threat in 2018
Based on trends in the first half of 2018, Webroot found that cybercriminals are shifting to increasingly sophisticated and targeted means of attack while also expanding their money making endeavors, as shown by the uptick in cryptojacking and cryptomi… Continue reading Cryptomining dethrones ransomware as top threat in 2018
KnowBe4 shared its Top 10 Global Phishing Email Subject Lines for Q2 2018. The messages in the report are based on simulated phishing tests users received or real-world emails sent to users who then reported them to their IT departments. Ironically, th… Continue reading Attackers playing into users’ commitment to security continue to sail through defenses
This partnership will integrate Webroot’s real-time cybersecurity data into dashboards and reports through the BrightGauge’s business intelligence platform for MSPs for business insights. With dashboards leveraging Webroot data, BrightGauge… Continue reading Webroot announces integration with BrightGauge
Webroot found that businesses in the U.S., U.K. and Australia are taking cybersecurity seriously – with almost 100 percent of respondents conducting some form of employee cybersecurity training. However, despite these efforts, 79 percent say they aren’… Continue reading Confidence wavers in face of evolving cybersecurity threats
Dixons Carphone, the multinational electrical and telecommunications retailer that holds over 2,000 stores across the UK, Ireland and mainland Europe, has suffered a security breach. About the breach The company discovered the “unauthorised acces… Continue reading Dixons Carphone breach: Personal and payment card info compromised
In light of new data privacy legislations, a new Webroot report looks at how businesses in the U.S., U.K., and Australia are adjusting to new data security measures in order to meet compliance requirements. Specifically, the report measures organisatio… Continue reading Most businesses believe stronger data protection policies will lead to fewer breaches
A year after the WannaCry ransomware attack impacted an estimated 200,000 victims, new research has revealed that organisations across the UK are still struggling to deal with ransomware. Webroot surveyed over 400 IT decision makers at UK businesses an… Continue reading Organisations across the UK are still struggling with ransomware