Tag: cybersecurity
The Underbelly of COVID-19: Malware and Ransomware Ramp Up
Cybercriminals are known to leverage global phenomena for personal gain, be it the elections or the Olympic Games. And COVID-19 is no different. Scammers...
“PonyFinal” Ransomware is in the Wild for Two Months: Microsoft
Microsoft has warned organizations globally about a new type of data stealing Java-based ransomware dubbed “PonyFinal”. The tech giant described the malware as human-operated...
Canadians Refuse to Divulge Personal Data for Free Online Services: Survey
A new survey report from the Canadian Internet Registration Authority (CIRA) revealed that most Canadians refuse to provide their personal information to access free...
The Role of Third-Party Management in Cybersecurity
It is almost impossible to monitor a cybersecurity news cycle without reading about another organization experiencing a breach caused by an exploited third-party vendor...
How to Detect Suspicious Email Attachments During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Most organizations depend on e-mail correspondence as a primary means of communication when it comes to sharing confidential data like customer account numbers, employee...
94% of Security Pros are Concerned About Cybersecurity After the COVID-19...
A joint research from security firm Tripwire and Dimensional Research revealed that around 94% of security and IT professionals globally are concerned about their...
Fake Aarogya Setu Apps Spread Spyware, SonicWall Reports
The threat research team from security firm SonicWall Labs stated that they found multiple fake Aarogya Setu apps carrying spyware components.
Aarogya Setu is a...
Optimizing Security for Your Business
Just as in personal life, professional life can be filled with questions and pitfalls regarding security-related issues. While people can be tempted to cut...
Building Pro-Active Security Hygiene Helps in Preventing Ransomware Attacks: Microsoft
Threat actors have reinvented their attack approaches during the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak. Several new cybersecurity scams and ransomware activities have risen during the pandemic....
Five Key Cybersecurity Concerns Amid COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted global health, the economy, and social systems. From emptying office spaces to dispersing the workforce, corporates have yet ensured...