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It seems like New Zealand is becoming a new cyberthreat landscape with regular security incidents. Months after a cyberattack on the New Zealand reserve bank, attackers reportedly targeted several banks, financial institutions, and postal services in the country. CERT NZ...
When we think of cybersecurity our mind automatically goes to powerful software protecting “soft” assets i.e. data that could range from massive enterprise-grade datastores to tiny files that contain sensitive data about someone.  By Neil Okikiolu, Founder/CEO of Simius Technologies Inc.  These “soft” assets have been...
Not all ransomware gangs break into targeted networks. They often purchase access to victims’ networks from other cybercriminal groups and initial access brokers (IABs) on dark web forums.  IABs are cybercriminal affiliates who breach a corporate network via brute-force...
Though the Internet is a good resource for endless knowledge, it also has its share of risks. Unlike adults, most kids and teens are not aware of the security hazards while surfing online.  The Internet has become a part...
Sniffing attacks are gaining prominence among cybercriminals today to steal customer data and compromise network security. Sniffing attacks, a significant security risk, enable common network threat types such as man-in-the-middle attacks, insider threats etc. They pose a crucial challenge to...
Volumes have been written extolling the virtues and benefits of cloud computing. The cloud enables organizations to scale up rapidly and to be more agile. There are cost-savings and efficiencies too, which can be leveraged through various cloud models....
Attack vectors range from malicious attachments to weaponized PDFs.  These vectors have been continually evolving over the years. Recently, security experts from Anomali uncovered a malicious phishing campaign that used weaponized Windows 11 Alpha-themed Word docs with Visual Basic...
Organizations in the U.S. continue to sustain series of unpatched vulnerability exploits. The U.S. Cyber Command (USCYBERCOM) recently warned organizations to patch the actively exploiting Atlassian Confluence critical vulnerability CVE-2021-26084 immediately. “Mass exploitation of Atlassian Confluence CVE-2021-26084 is ongoing and...
Today, 266 vulnerabilities are associated with ransomware, and attackers are increasingly exploiting these weaknesses to launch devastating ransomware attacks. Therefore, identifying and remediating these vulnerabilities needs to be a critical priority for organizations if they wish to remain safe...
The risk of network security attacks is mounting as businesses transition to a remote work environment and embrace sophisticated technology. The IT (Information Technology) and security professionals' roles are also evolving rapidly. Most organizations entrust them to keep all network...