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.

June 16, 2021 16 Jun'21
6 suspected Clop ransomware gang members arrested in Ukraine

The impact of the arrests is unknown, as Clop's ransomware leak site remains online after the arrests. The scale of the gang's current operation is also unknown.
June 16, 2021 16 Jun'21
Repeat ransomware attacks hit 80% of victims who paid ransoms

New research from Cybereason offers troubling findings for organizations that pay ransoms, from repeat attacks to corrupted data and faulty decryption tools.
June 14, 2021 14 Jun'21
Federal data privacy legislation could benefit U.S. economy

Data privacy laws are becoming part of a 'modern economy,' according to Google's Kate Charlet, director for data governance.
June 11, 2021 11 Jun'21
Slilpp marketplace goes dark following government takedown

Slilpp, a massive dark web emporium for buying and selling stolen credentials, has been pulled offline by an international law enforcement takedown.

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SolarWinds hack explained: Everything you need to know

Hackers targeted SolarWinds by deploying malicious code into its Orion IT monitoring and management software used by thousands of enterprises and government agencies worldwide. Continue Reading
meet-in-the-middle attack

Meet-in-the-middle is a known plaintext attack that can greatly reduce the number of brute-force permutations required to decrypt text that has been encrypted by more than one key. Continue Reading
social engineering

Social engineering is an attack vector that relies heavily on human interaction and often involves manipulating people into breaking normal security procedures and best practices to gain unauthorized access to systems, networks or physical locations... Continue Reading

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Network reconnaissance techniques for beginners

In this excerpt of 'How Cybersecurity Really Works,' author Sam Grubb breaks down common network reconnaissance techniques used by adversaries to attack wired networks. Continue Reading
12 essential features of advanced endpoint security tools

In addition to protecting an organization's endpoints from threats, IT administrators can use endpoint security tools to monitor operation functions and DLP strategies. Continue Reading
Buyers must navigate cybersecurity market confusion

Customer confusion in the security market stems from the number of new products designed to deal with a growing number of cyberthreats. Experts look at how to navigate it all. Continue Reading

Learn to apply best practices and optimize your operations.

Cybersecurity contingency planning needs a face-lift

Following the unexpected craziness of 2020, companies need to sit down and revamp their cybersecurity contingency plan to ensure their business continuity. Continue Reading
12 Microsoft Exchange Server security best practices

Exchange security has come under increased scrutiny since the recent exploitation of critical vulnerabilities. Review this list of activities to best protect your enterprise. Continue Reading
5 endpoint security best practices to keep company data safe

With an expanding company perimeter, it's time to implement these endpoint security best practices, from asset discovery to device profiling. Continue Reading

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3 steps to zero-day threat protection

Don't let a zero-day threat bring down your networks. Follow these three steps to prepare for the unknown and minimize potential damage. Continue Reading
7 top IoT security challenges and how to overcome them

IoT, while influential and beneficial, introduces several enterprise security issues. Key risks of IoT include network vulnerabilities and outdated software and firmware. Continue Reading
Explore 5 business email compromise examples to learn from

Gift cards are for gifts, never for payment. Explore real-world examples of business email compromise to learn common attack patterns and red flags. Continue Reading