Because wide area network (WAN) connectivity has been predominantly wired broadband, cellular connectivity has often been relegated to a failover connection option. Now, organizations recognize 5G for its agility in supporting networks because it takes reliable connectivity past fixed sites…
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Help Desk Personnel are the Side Door for Cybercriminals
According to Gartner, worldwide end-user spending on security and risk management is projected to total $215 billion in 2024. That is up nearly 15 percent from 2023. This increase in investments is happening for a good reason. Just look at…
Decoding Router Vulnerabilities Exploited by Mirai: Insights from Honeypot Data
Already in 2024, we successfully defended against 5.8 million Mirai-related attacks and saw a spike in honeypot activity related to Mirai, all aimed at exploiting vulnerabilities in aging router systems. These attacks exhibit striking similarities, a theme we will explore…
The Year in GenAI: Security Catches Up with Innovation
Over a year ago, the general public got its first taste of the possibilities of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) with the public rollout of ChatGPT. As far as watershed tech moments go, it was comparable only to the iPhone launch…
Embracing the benefits of LLM securely
AI is evolving at a rapid pace, and the uptake of Generative AI (GenAI) is revolutionising the way humans interact and leverage this technology. GenAI is based on large language models (LLMs) that have proven remarkable capabilities for breaking down…
How to ensure the security of your SaaS platform
Distributing cloud solutions and services via a proprietary SaaS platform can be a highly profitable business model. Vendors of successful platforms can earn hundreds of millions of dollars annually, following the examples of Datadog, Hubspot, Salesforce, and other SaaS market…
Transforming SOC Operations: How TacitRed Curated Threat Intelligence Boosts Analyst Efficiency and Delivers Tactical Attack Surface Intelligence
By Holger Schulze, Scott Gordon The increasing sophistication, targeting, and volume of cyber threats facing organizations, coupled with attack surface management dynamics, requires cybersecurity solutions to move towards curated findings that help security teams become more efficient in handling the…
Android and iPhone users are vulnerable to Zero Click hacks
The surge in Zero Click exploit, where malicious software infiltrates devices without user consent, has become a concerning trend. To counter this, the National Security Agency (NSA) offers a simple yet effective defense tip at no cost to users. A…
Snowflake cloud customers warned against data theft and extortion attacks
Snowflake, a data-as-a-service firm headquartered in Montana, USA, has recently garnered attention in Google news for unsettling reasons. A threat actor known as UNC5537 claims to have compromised the servers of Snowflake’s AI-driven Data Cloud after obtaining credentials from an…
Exploring the Most Common Types of Cyber Attacks: Understanding the Threat Landscape
In today’s interconnected digital world, cyber attacks have become an ever-present threat, targeting individuals, businesses, and governments alike. Understanding the different types of cyber attacks is crucial for organizations and individuals to effectively mitigate risks and protect themselves against potential…
NSA suggests these 11 mobile security tips to Android and iPhone users
The National Security Agency (NSA) of the United States has recently issued a set of comprehensive guidelines aimed at enhancing the security of Android and Apple iPhone users against various digital threats such as hacks and snooping campaigns. These guidelines…
Proven Data Restores PowerHost’s VMware Backups After SEXi Ransomware Attack
The rise of sophisticated cyberattacks and increasingly brazen attackers is a well-established threat. Businesses and organizations need to take action and be aware of the risks cyberattacks and data breaches pose to their daily functions, financial statements, and reputation. A…
Ransomware attack on Poland news agency and Seattle Public Library
A cyber attack targeted Poland’s prominent news agency, PAP, suspected to be a ransomware variant, with indications pointing towards Russian hackers as the possible perpetrators. According to reports by Reuters, PAP fell victim to a sophisticated cyber assault, allegedly orchestrated…
Essential Data Protection Starts with Least Privilege
Every January, the global campaign Data Privacy Week heightens awareness about safeguarding personal data and instructs organizations on effective data protection strategies. What began as Data Privacy Day now lasts a whole week. However, a mere week is trite when…
Proven Data Restores Powerhosts’ VMware Backups After SEXi Ransomware Attack
The rise of sophisticated cyberattacks and increasingly brazen attackers is a well-established threat. Businesses and organizations need to take action and be aware of the risks cyberattacks and data breaches pose to their daily functions, financial statements, and reputation. A…
A Practical Guide to Applying Zero Trust Principles to Active Directory for Microsoft On-Premises and Hybrid Environment Protection
Microsoft Active Directory (AD) is currently used by over 90% of large organizations. It functions as the ‘keys to the kingdom’ – a critical identity system that controls user authentication and permissions for the entirety of an organization’s resources and…
How to stop ransomware for good— and add the missing layer to ransomware resiliency
Attackers are going to do their best to breach you. And if they invest enough time and technology, they will probably succeed. Put enough obstacles in their path, however, and as you wear down their resources, you have a very…
A Data Responsibility: Leveraging the Power of Trust to Drive Growth
Companies are increasingly relying on data to drive business growth and support consumer appeal because we’re in an era where data is the most valuable asset a company can have. However, this data originates from a demographic not well-versed in…
The Public Sector’s Troubled Relationship to Ransomware in 2023: A Year in Review
This past year showed us that the ransomware landscape is only getting increasingly sophisticated. This can be seen through ransomware attacks steadily increasing scale, frequency, cost and impact. In fact, 2023 broke the record in ransomware payouts, exceeding $1 billion globally;…
Over 600K routers in USA were disrupted by Cyber Attack
A cyber assault targeting internet routers operating in the United States has caused widespread disruption, affecting over 600,000 devices and marking one of the most significant router attacks in American history. Discovered by Black Lotus Labs, a division of Lumen…