By Benjamin Preminger, Senior Product Manager, Cybersixgill “You can’t get good help nowadays.” The adage is true for many professions, but exceedingly so for cybersecurity. While cyber-attacks continue to grow in quantity and sophistication each year, most organizations are ill-prepared to defend…
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A Guide to Handling SAP Security Breaches
By Christoph Nagy, SecurityBridge So your SAP system has been breached. While this is not an unusual occurrence, it’s still a serious issue that needs your immediate attention. Since SAP is one of the most widely used systems by organizations…
Eight 8 WhatsApp message links that you should never click on
Staying active on social media is a popular trend, and WhatsApp is one of the prominent platforms facilitating connections with both businesses and loved ones. However, security experts warn that, like any online service, this Facebook-owned subsidiary is susceptible to…
Employment Scams On The Rise: What Can HR Do To Mitigate Them?
Ani Banerjee, Chief Human Resources Officer, KnowBe4 Bad news. Your organization just announced a major restructuring, making your role “redundant”. You update your LinkedIn profile, using the #OpenToWork hashtag, and announce to prospective recruiters that you’re on the market, actively searching…
Cybersecurity horror stories and how to avoid them
By Andy Syrewicze, Microsoft MVP and Technical Evangelist, Hornetsecurity 2023 has seen a host of malicious cyber-attacks targeting a range of organisations from police forces to healthcare providers. The threat landscape has transformed drastically across the course of my career,…
DP World Cyber Attack puts Australia on High Alert
Over the recent weekend, DP World Australia, a prominent maritime freight operator, fell victim to a sophisticated digital attack, prompting swift action from authorities. In response to the breach, access to the corporate network was temporarily halted, and operations at…
Enhancing Ransomware Defense through Micro-Segmentation of Networks
In an era where cyber threats continue to evolve in sophistication, organizations are increasingly turning to advanced security measures to protect their digital assets. One such strategy gaining prominence is micro-segmentation of networks, a powerful approach that proves invaluable in…
It’s Never Too Soon to Begin Thinking About Your 2024 Cybersecurity Journey
John Siegel, Director of Strategy, Field CTO, Axis Security Was it me, or did 2023 roll by fast? It feels like it was a blur to me. The end of the year is here and it’s time to pause, take stock, and…
Cyber Attack news headlines trending on Google
The Washington State Transportation website and its mobile app experienced a disruption due to a sophisticated cyber attack earlier this week. According to information shared on the X, WSDOT ferry vessel watch social media platform, both online freight services and…
What is the Diamond Model of Intrusion Analysis – And How to Use the Framework
The Diamond Model of Intrusion Analysis is a framework used in cybersecurity to analyze and understand cyber threats and intrusion events. It provides a structured way to break down and analyze cyber incidents, helping security professionals and incident responders to…
How the AI era has fundamentally altered the cyberthreat landscape
By Matt Lindley, COO and CISO at NINJIO The AI mania over the past year has been illuminating in many ways. Despite the emergence of exciting new technology such as generative AI tools that can produce a vast library of…
What is a diamond model of Intrusion Analysis
The Diamond Model of Intrusion Analysis is a framework used in cybersecurity to analyze and understand cyber threats and intrusion events. It provides a structured way to break down and analyze cyber incidents, helping security professionals and incident responders to…
Cyber Attack on US Bank forces it to transit data via USB Sticks
In a world plagued by numerous cyberattacks and their devastating aftermath, a recent incident involving the Industrial & Commercial Bank of China (ICBC) has drawn significant attention. ICBC, one of the world’s largest banks, was forced to resort to a…
Why you need ZTNA with Desktops-as-a-Service
By Karen Gondoly, CEO of Leostream As the world increasingly works remotely, Desktops as a Service (DaaS) are becoming ubiquitous in many industries. Remote workers need access to cloud and on-premise data and applications, and delivering that access in a…
Eight Ways to Bolster Your Cybersecurity Resources Without Blowing Your Budget
By Karen Lambrechts, Lansweeper IT security breaches are becoming more frequent and costly. According to IBM Security’s Cost of a Data Breach Report 2023 UK organisations shell out an average of £3.4m for data breach incidents. There isn’t a CISO…
Is Microsoft ChatGPT grappling with DDoS Cyber Attack
In recent days, Microsoft’s generative AI tool, ChatGPT, has been experiencing connectivity problems. The official message on the website indicates that their servers are operating at full capacity. However, an article published by Bloomberg suggests that the technology giant’s AI…
How can a CEO or a CTO lose their jobs on ransomware attacks
In accordance with the newly introduced federal guidelines, the responsibility for a company facing a ransomware attack is now placed squarely on the shoulders of its CTO or CEO. Legal repercussions may be initiated against the targeted business if it…
Ten 10 ways Senior Citizens and Disabled can stay cyber safe and secure online
Online banking and services help disabled and senior citizens gain access to valuable services from the comfort of their homes, that otherwise can only be availed on a physical note. However, with the increase in digitalization, hackers are seeing such…
Can a Brute Force Attack Be Reversed?
Brute force attacks are a common and often successful method employed by hackers to gain unauthorized access to various systems, accounts, or data by systematically trying all possible combinations of passwords or encryption keys. While it may seem like the…
Fresh Optus Australia server disruption not caused by a Cyber Attack
Optus, the Australian counterpart of Singapore Telecommunications, faced a significant disruption on Wednesday, leading to widespread service outages affecting millions of customers. While some initially speculated that the outage was the result of a national emergency or a state-sponsored attack,…