The actual cost of a breach – reputation, loss of customers, fines, suspension of business
According to IBM’s Cost of a Data Breach report In 2021, data breach costs rose from $3.86 million to $4.24 million, exhibiting the highest average total cost in the 17-year history of their report. A new report from the Department for Culture, Media, and Sport (DCMS) has revealed that data ... Read More
Q1 2022 Phishing Threat Trends and Intelligence Report
In 2022, phishing attacks have not only increased substantially, but they have also taken a new turn of events. According to the Agari and PhishLabs Quarterly Threat Trends & Intelligence report, phishing attacks are gradually being delivered through a wide range of online platforms. The classic email phishing attack technique ... Read More
Reexamining the “5 Laws of Cybersecurity”
Nearly a year ago, journalist Martin Banks codified “Five Laws of Cybersecurity”. Cybersecurity is a complicated field, and any way to simplify its many facets into short, easy-to-remember maxims is always welcome. The five laws are a very good start towards developing a robust security program. The laws are: Treat ... Read More
Cyberthreat Defense Report 2022: Key Points You Should Know
Each year, CyberEdge publishes the Cyberthreat Defense Report (CDR). Aimed at IT security leaders, this comprehensive report outlines the threats, security issues, and industry concerns that are most pressing. Information summarized in the CDR is gathered through surveys conducted in 17 countries and 19 industries. Respondents are IT decision-makers in ... Read More
The State of Security: Ransomware
Sophos Labs recently released its annual global study, State of Ransomware 2022, which covers real-world ransomware experiences in 2021, their financial and operational impact on organizations, as well as the role of cyber insurance in cyber defense. The report, which surveyed 5,600 IT professionals in mid-sized organizations across 31 countries, ... Read More
Top CVE Trends — And What You Can Do About Them
Cybersecurity awareness, protection, and prevention is all-encompassing. In addition to implementing the right tools and resources, and hiring skilled professionals with the right cybersecurity education and experience, organizations should be aware of the latest CVEs. What Is a CVE? The acronym “CVE” stands for Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures, and it ... Read More
Building a More Secure Cloud: 5 Strategies for 2022
Cloud adoption continues to soar. More than two-thirds of small to mid-sized businesses intend to increase their use of cloud technologies over the next few years. While the cloud comes with many security benefits, it also carries unique concerns. As the cloud becomes increasingly central to business operations, cloud security ... Read More
ICS Security in Healthcare: Why Software Vulnerabilities Pose a Threat to Patient Safety
The lack of healthcare cybersecurity is one of the most significant threats to the sanctity of the global healthcare industry. This is made evident by the fact that in 2020 more than 18 million patient records were affected by successful cyber-attacks on the U.S. healthcare system. Health professionals should not ... Read More
A Problem Like API Security: How Attackers Hack Authentication
There is a sight gag that has been used in a number of movies and TV comedies that involves an apartment building lobby. It shows how people who don’t live there, but who want to get in anyway, such as Girl Guides looking to sell cookies to the tenants – ... Read More
How Can OEMs Reduce Their Risk of Cyberattacks?
Many modern businesses in almost every sector of the economy are adopting the latest technologies for greater connectivity and efficiency. However, while many of these technologies offer myriad benefits, they can also create new cybersecurity vulnerabilities. While much of the focus has remained on manufacturers and how they can bolster ... Read More
