The pandemic has pushed the corporate workforce to remote locations, which has resulted in increased risk to corporate data. As corporations rise to the challenge of responding to this risk, compliance officers, CISOs, and leaders should look to revamp...
Organizations globally continue to suffer cyberthreats from various cybercriminal groups. Most enterprises have increased their cybersecurity budget to boost their security capabilities against evolving threats. It is high time for regulatory bodies and policymakers to implement robust security policies...
The world has taken notice of the ransomware attack on the Colonial Pipeline in the U.S. Given the aftermath of the attack, which caused panic and massive fuel shortages across the East Coast, even countries like Japan have initiated...
Businesses have been harrowed with the ever-rising question, “To pay or not to pay ransom?” The FBI had urged companies to avoid ransom payments because it only worsens the situation encourages others. The ransom does not fix the vulnerability,...
Whether it’s between leaders, managers, and workers, vendors, and customers, or companies and regulators, trust lowers the barriers to cooperation and keeps things moving smoothly.
By Matthew Heap, Head of Solution Architecture, APJ for Rackspace Technology
Still, most businesses – and...
The risks from cyber criminals exploiting zero-day vulnerabilities have become a continuous threat for organizations, as they could lead to critical data breaches and cyberattacks. Recently, Android discovered four new critical zero-day bugs which were exploited in the wild....
WhatsApp has recently been in a slew of legal battles in India over its latest privacy policy changes. However, it has now been served a 7-day ultimatum by the Indian government for a complete roll back of all the...
The U.K.’s Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has fined a contact tracing service provider Tested.me for misusing users’ personal data. In an official notice, the data regulator announced that it imposed an £8,000 fine (approximately USD 11,300) under section 55A...
Last year cast a shockingly bright spotlight on cybersecurity with the risks that surfaced due to the rise of remote work. The year was capped off by one of the most significant supply chain hacks. This incident, coupled with...
COVID-19 has impacted nearly every industry. Despite the restriction of movement during the pandemic, e-commerce and food delivery services boomed. While the demand for DIY meal kits surged, impersonation scams saw a spike as well. Recently, cybersecurity firm Tessian...
