In 2021, ransomware remains the most prominent malware threat with an attack occurring every 11 seconds. Total ransomware costs are projected to exceed $20 billion with an average of 21 days downtime (Coveware, 2021) and $1.85 million in recovery...
Tattleware will degrade employee experience by 5% and increase insider threats. With Anywhere Work here to stay, employers have added platforms that add insights into employee activity and productivity. But employee backlash against what they perceive as surveillance tools...
Security experts from QNAP Systems uncovered a new ransomware variant actively targeting all Internet-connected Network-attached storage (NAS) devices. Tracked as DeadBolt, the ransomware reportedly compromises NAS devices that are not secured, encrypting users’ sensitive information for Bitcoin ransom. It...
The unprecedented events of 2021 have accelerated the growing network of technology integrations, which has automated business workflows and data exchange. However, this has involuntarily allowed lateral movement by attackers, thereby making cybersecurity a top focus area. Malicious threats...
The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) in the U.S. released a national strategy to move the government towards a zero-trust security model for better cybersecurity outcomes. The strategy is a part of delivering President Biden’s Executive Order on Improving the Nation’s...
Cybersecurity can feel quite overwhelming and complicated for business leaders. That poses a challenge to the CISO who must communicate the impact of security breaches and attacks, in business language. Business leaders need to understand more about data security, and the...
Security intrusions and data breaches continue to be severe concerns for organizations and users’ data privacy. Despite constant cybersecurity awareness campaigns, several people still fail to comprehend how businesses leverage their sensitive information. Internet users must understand where their...
Ransomware attacks are growing in sophistication, with threat actors employing new technologies and affiliate models. Last year saw new models like Ransomware as a Service, with specialists working together to support ransomware attacks. They are now observing the OT-IT...
Data regulations and privacy laws will go in vain if users and organizations do not obey them. Recent research from Cytrio, a data privacy compliance company, revealed that only 11% of organizations are fully meet California Consumer Privacy Act...
Once impacted by ransomware and other attacks, organizations spend a lot of time and money trying to recover systems. Many negotiate with attackers and even pay off the ransom. This is a reactive approach. My advice would be avoid...
