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Cloud Data Storage Encryption and Data Protection Best Practices

• May 08, 2019 08 May'19

  2019 Verizon DBIR highlights cyberespionage, nation-state attacks

  The 2019 Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report showed significant increases in cyberespionage and nation-state activity. It also painted a gloomy picture for email threats.

• May 06, 2019 06 May'19

  Enterprise security threats rising, consumer attacks falling

  Cybercriminals are increasingly taking aim at businesses, according to a recent Malwarebytes report. Security experts weigh in on best practices for defending against malware attacks.

• May 06, 2019 06 May'19

  Cisco SSH vulnerability sparks debate over backdoors

  Cisco released a patch for a critical vulnerability in Nexus 9000 switches that could allow a remote attacker to gain root access because of the use of a default SSH key pair.

• May 02, 2019 02 May'19

  CrowdStrike tackles BIOS attacks with new Falcon features

  CrowdStrike added firmware attack detection capabilities to its Falcon platform and also expanded its partnership with Dell to help organizations tackle BIOS threats.

• May 02, 2019 02 May'19

  White Ops: Ad fraud bot activity waning, but threats still loom

  A new study from security vendor White Ops shows a decline in digital ad fraud, but the company says the battle against cybercriminals abusing ad platforms is far from over.

• May 01, 2019 01 May'19

  DHS patching directive brings shorter deadlines

  A new DHS directive placed new deadlines on patching critical vulnerabilities for federal agencies and experts are divided on whether the timelines are reasonable and realistic.

• May 01, 2019 01 May'19

  Huawei ban highlights 5G security issues CISOs must tackle

  Why worry over Huawei? A U.S. ban of this Chinese company's products should remind CISOs that now is the time to consider security issues related to the rollout of the 5G network.

• April 30, 2019 30 Apr'19

  A recent history of Facebook security and privacy issues

  Since the start of 2018, Facebook has had a seemingly constant cascade of security issues and privacy scandals. Here's a look back at the social media giant's most serious issues.

• April 30, 2019 30 Apr'19

  Inside 'Master134': Propeller Ads connected to malvertising campaign

  A SearchSecurity investigation determined ad network Propeller Ads played a significant role in the early stages of the Master134 malvertising campaign.

• April 30, 2019 30 Apr'19

  Inside 'Master134': ExoClick tied to previous malvertising campaigns

  Online ad network ExoClick denied any involvement in the Master134 campaign, but the company has ties to similar malvertising threats.

• April 30, 2019 30 Apr'19

  'Master134' malvertising campaign raises questions for online ad firms

  Malvertising and adware schemes are a growing concern for enterprises. Our deep investigation into one campaign reveals just how complicated threats can be to stop.

• April 30, 2019 30 Apr'19

  Inside the 'Master134' malvertising campaign

  This six-part series examines the unique malvertising campaign known as Master134 and the role that various digital advertising networks played in the threat.

• April 30, 2019 30 Apr'19

  Inside 'Master134': Adsterra's history shows red flags, abuses

  Adsterra denied it was involved in the Master134 malvertising campaign, but a review of the company's history reveals many red flags, including activity in a similar campaign.

• April 30, 2019 30 Apr'19

  Inside 'Master134': Ad networks' 'blind eye' threatens enterprises

  Online ad networks linked to the Master134 malvertising campaign and other malicious activity often evade serious fallout and continue to operate unabated.

• April 30, 2019 30 Apr'19

  Inside 'Master134': More ad networks tied to malvertising campaign

  Check Point's report on the Master134 malvertising campaign implicated five ad networks, but a SearchSecurity investigation revealed more companies were involved.