Tag: hacking

Ransomware payments hit a record high in 2023

February 12, 2024

Called a “watershed year for ransomware”, 2023 marked a reversal from the decline in ransomware payments observed in the previous year. Ransomware payments in 2023 reached a record-breaking $1.1 billion in 2023, according to an analysis by Chainalysis, a blockchain research firm. Calling 2023 a “watershed year for ransomware”, Chainalysis also said that last year marked a … More Ransomware payments hit a record high in 2023

The buck stops here: Why the stakes are high for CISOs

February 9, 2024

Heavy workloads and the specter of personal liability for incidents take a toll on security leaders, so much so that many of them look for the exits. What does this mean for corporate cyber-defenses? Cybersecurity is finally becoming a board-level issue. That’s as it should be, given the increasingly important role cyber-risk management plays in strategic … More The buck stops here: Why the stakes are high for CISOs

Were 3 million smart toothbrushes just used in a DDoS attack?

February 8, 2024

It sounds more like science fiction than reality, but a Swiss newspaper reported that approximately three million smart toothbrushes were hijacked by hackers to launch a Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attack. Sources, such as Bleeping Computer and Bleeping Media, found it hard to credit this toothsome tale. And later the security company Fortinet, which helped give the original story … More Were 3 million smart toothbrushes just used in a DDoS attack?

Left to their own devices: Security for employees using personal devices for work

February 7, 2024

As personal devices within corporate networks make for a potentially combustible mix, a cavalier approach to BYOD security won’t cut it. Since it helped organizations ride out the disruption wrought by the pandemic, remote work (that later often morphed into hybrid work) has cemented its staying power. With the boundaries between work and home becoming blurrier than ever, many … More Left to their own devices: Security for employees using personal devices for work

Could your Valentine be a scammer? How to avoid getting caught in a bad romance

February 6, 2024

With Valentine’s Day almost upon us, here’s some timely advice on how to prevent scammers from stealing more than your heart. Online dating has revolutionized how people connect and find love. Now, any of us can flick through an online catalog of potential love interests in the palm of their hands – no more terrible … More Could your Valentine be a scammer? How to avoid getting caught in a bad romance