Cybersecurity firm Cognyte fails to secure its database exposing 5 billion records comprise of previous data breaches. In recent news, a cybersecurity analytics firm, Cognyte was found to be responsible for leaving a huge database unsecured which led to more than 5 billion records being exposed online. The database could be accessed by anyone and […]
Honeywell is a massive organization in the American industrial market, and an industrial cybersecurity world leader. The organization has introduced an advanced cybersecurity monitoring and occurrence response service. This service is specially designed to help industrial institutions enhance operational safety online. Target organizations are set to enjoy round-the-clock operational technology cybersecurity exposure and swift response […]
Organizations’ cybersecurity capabilities have improved over the past decade, mostly out of necessity. As their defenses get better, so do the methods, tactics, and techniques malicious actors devise to penetrate their environments. Instead of the standard virus or trojan, attackers today will deploy a variety of tools and methods to infiltrate an organization’s environment and […]
Less than two months before the start of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, a source close to the Organizing Committee confirmed to Japan Times the detection of a security incident involving unauthorized access to an information sharing tool developed by the tech company Fujitsu. This incident would have resulted in a massive data breach. The incident […]
Cybersecurity threats are unpredictable but taking a closer look at them and implementing proper security measures seems like a wise decision. The technology that we use today comes with a lot of benefits for businesses. For instance, it allows them to get instant feedback from their customers, increase their brand recognition, and reach a larger […]
Cyberattacks are always expensive to handle, and no one can predict cybersecurity threats accurately. And the dangers don’t differentiate between big businesses and small businesses. Further, everyone can experience cyber-attacks. Cybersecurity is not just the responsibility of your IT team, it is also your responsibility. When you are trying to reach a greater audience, you […]
A recent report states that an analyst at the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) with security clearance level “ultra-secret” would have improperly concealed national security information related to cybercriminal operations and terrorist groups such as Al-Qaeda. Kendra Kingsbury was working in the Kansas City Division of the FBI until she was licensed in December 2017. […]
Enterprises of all sizes and industries face a dilemma. How do they justify an increased need for cybersecurity spending in the face of historic business disruption and revenue losses? The fact is cybersecurity spending is a necessary investment. You hope you never need it, but you’re thankful when you do because not having adequate security […]
Launched by Veracode; Hacker Games will last for 2 weeks (March 15-26, 2021). With the hackers becoming more persistent in finding vulnerabilities in programs and software, it is necessary for the new generation to also boot up against these hackers and protect their codes. According to the National Center for Educational Statistics (NCES), only three […]
The Covid-19 pandemic has created new challenges for entrepreneurs as they adapt functional models where working from home has become the so-called “new normal” scheme. Companies all over the globe continue to hasten their digital transformation, and cybersecurity is their recent major concern. The operational, reputational, compliance and legal implications could be substantial if cybersecurity […]
As with any other professional activity, in the world of ethical hacking practice makes perfect. Today there are thousands of ethical hackers analyzing databases, websites, mobile applications and other deployments for security vulnerabilities that could be exploited, all in order to notify administrators and, at best, get a bug bounty. Finding vulnerabilities in the wild […]
A primer on various threats looming over financial companies and the steps that these organizations can take to counter them
The US National Security Agency (NSA) announced the publication of a guide for members of the cybersecurity community to learn the best techniques for protecting business networks and sensitive data with the implementation of a model dubbed as Zero Trust. This complex guide details the benefits that adopting this set of tactics might pose to […]
FireEye, one of the largest cybersecurity firms in the world, said on Tuesday it became a victim of a state-sponsored attack by a “highly sophisticated threat actor” that stole its arsenal of Red Team penetration testing tools it uses to test the defenses of its customers. The company said it’s actively investigating the breach in […]
Recently, Samsung has rolled out security updates for its mobile devices to fix some critical security vulnerabilities. Samsung has published the official changelog mentioning many of the vulnerabilities of all the latest over-the-air. This is particularly important when youwant to sell an old mobile phone. This security update has many vulnerability patches that fix all […]
Advancement in technology has transformed the world on a massive scale, and the majority of the developed nations have become dependent on it. On the other hand, the extreme use of technology has created loopholes, and the security of your data or any organization’s information is prone to breach. Technology is vulnerable, and electronic information […]
When it comes to strengthening the current cybersecurity practices employed in organizations today, one of the most significant steps that security teams can take is to amalgamate modern technologies into an enterprise’s cybersecurity infrastructure. Typically, organizations tend to rely on technologies such as artificial intelligence and machine learning – both of which have taken the […]
In the current cybersecurity landscape, the threats facing enterprises have evolved; and now highlight a growing level of sophistication in the methods employed by cybercriminals- as is often made evident by the prevalence and serious nature of the data breaches launched by hackers. Needless to say, when we take into account hacks such as the […]
No matter what your business might be, you need to make sure that your company’s cybersecurity is top-of-the-line. Many small businesses can find themselves under attack from cyber threats simply because their security might not be as complex as that of a giant corporation. Here are three tips to help you protect your business, no […]
As software becomes more important than ever, how can engaging the security industry make the road ahead less winding?
If you’re an online business owner that runs email marketing campaigns, you should know that phishing campaigns still prevail to trick your customers into divulging private information. For instance, hackers lured users with a fake Avengers: Endgame download scam to divulge their credit card details. They also promoted false Ray-ban discounts to steal peoples’ money. […]