Information security threats

Mitigating information security threats is an ongoing battle. Here you'll find information on the latest malware and cyberattacks facing enterprises, from viruses and Trojans to social engineering techniques, as well as news, expert advice and learning tools to address these threats.

February 26, 2021 26 Feb'21
Risk & Repeat: Inside the SolarWinds Senate hearing

This week's Senate Intelligence Committee hearing on SolarWinds tackled the attribution case against Russian state-sponsored hackers, as well as questions for AWS.
February 24, 2021 24 Feb'21
Senate hearing: SolarWinds evidence points to Russia

Executives from Microsoft and FireEye said that there was substantial evidence pointing to Russia's role in the SolarWinds attack and no evidence found leading anywhere else.
February 24, 2021 24 Feb'21
Dragos: ICS security threats grew threefold in 2020

A new report highlights the challenges facing ICS vendors today, including practices that are geared toward traditional IT and not designed for ICS security.
February 22, 2021 22 Feb'21
Chinese APT used stolen NSA exploit for years

Check Point's report details how a zero-day exploit credited to a Chinese nation-state threat group "is in fact a replica of an Equation Group exploit code-named 'EpMe.'"

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honeypot (computing)

A honeypot is a network-attached system set up as a decoy to lure cyber attackers and detect, deflect and study hacking attempts to gain unauthorized access to information systems. Continue Reading
spam trap

A spam trap is an email address that is used to identify and monitor spam email. Continue Reading
cracker

A cracker is someone who breaks into someone else's computer system, often on a network; bypasses passwords or licenses in computer programs; or in other ways intentionally breaches computer security. Continue Reading

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5 cyber threat intelligence feeds to evaluate

Cyber threat intelligence feeds help organizations up their security game. While the 'best' feeds vary depending on a company's needs, here are five leading services to consider. Continue Reading
SolarWinds fallout has enterprise CISOs on edge

As investigators uncover more about the massive SolarWinds hack, enterprise CISOs' concerns about digital supply chain security grow. Continue Reading
Using content disarm and reconstruction for malware protection

Content disarm and reconstruction is a modern approach to removing malicious code from files, key to detecting and thwarting successful phishing and malware attacks. Continue Reading

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How SolarWinds attack will change CISOs' 2021 priorities

Following cybersecurity best practices used to be enough, but after the SolarWinds supply chain attack, CISOs now have to rethink all their security protocols. Continue Reading
5 key ransomware protection best practices to safeguard assets

With ransomware expected to cost companies billions, incorporate these ransomware prevention best practices to keep attackers away. Continue Reading
15 benefits of outsourcing your cybersecurity operations

For companies battling increasing security breaches and cyber attacks, MSSPs can offer reliability, continuity, nonstop coverage, broader experience and better access to talent. Continue Reading

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Healthcare security services firms tackle ransomware spike

As healthcare organizations face an onslaught of ransomware attacks, channel partners can assist with security initiatives such as zero-trust architectures to prevent breaches. Continue Reading
How do cybercriminals steal credit card information?

Cybercriminals have several methods at their disposal to hack and exploit credit card information. Learn about these, how to prevent them and what to do when hacked. Continue Reading
Use business email compromise training to mitigate risk

Effective BEC training can prevent scams designed to exploit the brain's automatic responses. It starts by teaching employees to slow down and make the unconscious conscious. Continue Reading