The Microsoft Digital Defence Report sharply focuses on the scale and gravity of today’s cyber threat landscape. The report reveals a startling statistic: over 600 million cyber attacks are launched daily against organisations, critical infrastructure, and individuals worldwide. As cyber criminal syndicates and nation-states increasingly unite, the sophistication and volume of cyber attacks have soared. … Read more
Nov 18, 2024Ravie LakshmananCybersecurity / Infosec What do hijacked websites, fake job offers, and sneaky ransomware have in common? They’re proof that cybercriminals are finding smarter, sneakier ways to exploit both systems and people. This week makes one thing clear: no system, no person, no organization is truly off-limits. Attackers are getting smarter, faster, and … Read more
COMMENTARY: As 2024 winds down, malware families such as BlackLotus, Emotet, Beep, and Dark Pink continue to present distinct challenges for organizations across various industries. Each malware family has been evolving in its tactics, increasingly focusing on evasion and exploiting trusted security mechanisms and understanding their behavior, motivations, and targets is essential for strengthening defenses. … Read more
Nov 11, 2024Ravie LakshmananCybersecurity / Hacking News Imagine this: the very tools you trust to protect you online—your two-factor authentication, your car’s tech system, even your security software—turned into silent allies for hackers. Sounds like a scene from a thriller, right? Yet, in 2024, this isn’t fiction; it’s the new cyber reality. Today’s attackers have … Read more
A recent ABI Research survey reveals that 20% of industrial manufacturers are prioritising network security as their primary defence against cyberattacks. This trend highlights a significant shift in focus as manufacturers increasingly connect and digitise their industrial assets, generating vast amounts of data that require robust protection. As industrial operations become more interconnected, the importance … Read more
