In 2020 well-known corporations and organizations such as NASA, McDonald’s, Microsoft, T-Mobile, Lockheed Martin, and even cybersecurity companies FireEye and SolarWinds became the victims of data breaches. You’ve probably seen news feeds full of such headlines more than once, but where does all that stolen information go next? Of course, it goes on […]
Climate change and cyber risks top the list of concerns according to AXA Future Risks Report 2021. Moreover, for the first time, cyber risk takes the lead in the United States and the second place in all other geographies. The percentage of experts selecting cyber security among their top five risks has increased […]
In 2020, cybercrime increased by 600% due to the pandemic. In 2021, ransomware has become a national security issue in many countries. The big question is, what can companies do to protect their profits, data, and peace of mind? First and foremost, it’s important to protect your business before an attack occurs. After all, […]
Sorry, this entry is only available in ru. На днях в Киеве прошел первый саммит Национального кластера кибербезопасности – координационная платформа, объединяющая ресурсы, возможности, компетенции Совета национальной безопасности и обороны Украины и Американского фонда гражданских исследований и развития (CRDF), правительственных организаций, международных партнеров, частного сектора. Это большое событие для украинской киберсферы. Кроме итогов работы за […]
Social engineering is the art of manipulating, influencing, or deceiving to gain control over your computer system. A hacker can use the telephone, email, postal correspondence, or direct contact to gain illegal access. Examples include phishing, spear phishing, and CEO Fraud. Who is doing social engineering? It could be a hacker from the United States […]
NordPass experts have named the most misfortunate passwords of Fortune 500 companies. Researchers analyzed publicly available databases of compromised passwords that affected Fortune 500 companies. A total of 15,603,438 leaks were examined and segmented into 17 industries. “Even the biggest players are struggling with password security.” So, what did they find out: […]
Throughout 2020 we often heard the word unprecedented, seemingly in excess. Yet, for cybersecurity, it is an apt description of the challenges companies faced as they shifted to a work-from-home culture. These challenges — with phishing, ransomware, and social engineering as the reigning champions of attack vectors — are outlined in the 2021 Verizon Data […]
The question that keeps the CISO awake is: How do we ensure reliable cybersecurity along the entire supply chain? A series of high-profile cyberattacks this year has only underscored the importance of this topic. If you have kids, you may be familiar with the online game Among Us. In it, players run around a space […]
More and more “smart” buildings are being built around the world, which is not surprising. Lighting, climate and elevator control, energy efficiency, fire detection, and video surveillance are just some of the benefits. However, security issues associated with the use of IoT devices, for some reason, are reluctantly talked about. Each of these functions depends […]
Simple login and strong passwords are not enough to securely access online services today. A recent study showed that more than 80% of all hacking attacks are due to compromised and weak credentials. Therefore, implementing two-factor authentication (2FA) has become a necessity. It provides an additional layer of security. According to data, users who enable […]