For all the tremendous opportunities that the digitization of business operations has unlocked, there are also complex security and data privacy challenges that organizations have to navigate. In the interests of business privacy and security, legislation exists to hold organizations…
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Energy Under Siege: How the Industry is Fighting Against Cyber Attacks
The energy sector has become a prime target for cyberattacks, with successful breaches posing severe risks to national security, economic stability, and public safety. Luckily, the industry is standing up and taking notice, with two-thirds of energy professionals (65%) now…
Ransomware Reaches A Record High, But Payouts Are Dwindling
Shed a tear, if you can, for the poor, misunderstood cybercriminals hard at work trying to earn a dishonest crust by infecting organisations with ransomware. Newly released research has revealed that the riches to be made from encrypting a company’s…
Cyber Fraud: The Primary Culprit in UK Payment Fraud
Cyber fraud has skyrocketed from a growing concern to the leading driver of payment fraud in the UK, infiltrating most businesses in the country and exposing them to previously unimagined financial and operational risks. This was one of the findings…
The Cost of Ransomware: Shutdowns & Extortion
Ransomware is no longer in its heyday. Evolving, AI-driven cybersecurity tools and global law enforcement efforts have seen to that. But that doesn’t mean ransomware is no longer a threat. In fact, in some ways, the danger is greater than…
April 2025 Patch Tuesday Analysis
Today’s Patch Tuesday Alert addresses Microsoft’s April 2025 Security Updates. We are actively working on coverage for these vulnerabilities and expect to ship ASPL-1151 as soon as coverage is completed. In-The-Wild & Disclosed CVEs CVE-2025-29824 A vulnerability in the Windows…
How CEOs Can Embrace GenAI for Business Growth
It’s well-trodden ground by now, but generative AI is really one of the business world’s most important technologies. Like it or not, it will soon become integral to everyday business operations. Those who learn how to use it effectively will…
Mastering Cybersecurity Incident Communication Part 1: A Proactive Approach
Cybersecurity threats are no longer a matter of “if” but “when.” While companies invest heavily in technical defenses, one important aspect often gets overlooked — communication. How an organization communicates during a cybersecurity incident determines the speed and effectiveness of…
Information Security Risk Management (ISRM) Boosts Compliance by Undermining Configuration Drift
Compliance is a “ticket to entry” for businesses today, and information security risk management (ISRM) makes sure organizations hang on to their ticket. In this blog, we’ll review how ISRM helps organizations not only get compliant but stay compliant. And…
Tripwire Patch Priority Index for March 2025
Tripwire’s March 2025 Patch Priority Index (PPI) brings together important vulnerabilities for Microsoft and Google. Up first on the list are patches for Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) and Google Chromium that resolve spoofing, out of bounds read, use after free, and…
HellCat Ransomware: What You Need To Know
What is HellCat? HellCat is the name of a relatively new ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) group that first came to prominence in the second half of 2024. Like many other ransomware operations, HellCat breaks into organisations, steals sensitive files, and encrypts computer…
Top Cybersecurity Considerations When Moving Commercial Premises
When relocating office locations domestically or internationally, organizations must ensure the safe passage and management of more than just their physical assets and hardware. The complex cybersecurity obstacles before, during, and after an operational overhaul can outnumber the physical difficulties…
Japan Passes Active Cyber Defense Bill
Over the past few years, many countries have made considerable efforts to bolster cybersecurity preparedness. These efforts are understandable when put into a geopolitical context: global relationships in the past five years have been among the most tumultuous in decades,…
Top Cybersecurity Considerations When Moving Commercial Premises
When relocating office locations domestically or internationally, organizations must ensure the safe passage and management of more than just their physical assets and hardware. The complex cybersecurity obstacles before, during, and after an operational overhaul can outnumber the physical difficulties…
Japan Passes Active Cyber Defense Bill
Over the past few years, many countries have made considerable efforts to bolster cybersecurity preparedness. These efforts are understandable when put into a geopolitical context: global relationships in the past five years have been among the most tumultuous in decades,…
Federal Desktop Core Configuration (FDCC/USGCB) Compliance
Federal Desktop Core Configuration (FDCC) was mandated by the US Office of Management and Budget (OMB) in 2007 and provides a set of security standards that must be adhered to by all federal workstations and laptops running Windows XP or…
VanHelsing Ransomware: What You Need To Know
What is the VanHelsing ransomware? First reported earlier in March 2025, VanHelsing is a new ransomware-as-a-service operation. Oh, so it’s a relatively new player on the malware scene, then. Why the concern? At least three victims of VanHelsing have already…
How to Build a Mature Vulnerability Management Program
The terms “patch management” and “ vulnerability management“ are not the same. And that difference is a big difference. They may be confused because applying patches is one of the many ways to mitigate cyber risks. However, it is one…
Implementing Privileged Access Workstations: A Step-by-Step Guide
At a time when cyber threats seem to escalate daily, security teams are always on the lookout for new ways to protect their sensitive data and systems. For some, Privileged Access Workstations (PAWs) are being viewed as one solution to…
MAS Compliance 101: Key Regulations for Financial Institutions in Singapore
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) is both the central bank and chief financial regulator of Singapore. As such, they publish best practices (“Guidelines”) and legally binding regulations (“Notices”) regarding technology risk management and cyber hygiene. Mandatory requirements include: Notice…