January 2018 - Page 3 of 4 - Cyber Security Minute

Insights from 700M thwarted cyberattacks show how the fight against cybercrime has intensified

Issued by: Help Net Security

2017 was a record-setting year in the fight against cybercrime. Based on analysis of real world cybercrime attacks, ThreatMetrix confirmed a 100 percent increase in volume of attacks over the last two years. The good news is that record numbers of these attacks are thwarted by organizations investing in innovative, digital-first strategies to protect consumers facing downstream attacks…

Malware & Threats

Canadian Man Charged Over Leak of Three Billion Hacked Accounts

Issued by: Security Week

An Ontario man made his first court appearance Monday to answer charges of running a website that collected personal and password data from some three billion accounts, and sold them for profit. Jordan Evan Bloom, 27, of Thornhill earned some Can$247,000 ($198,800 US) by selling the data for a “small fee” via leakedsource.com, the Royal Canadian…

Cloud Security

Internet of Things security issues bleed into 2018

Issued by: Help Net Security

In 2017 Internet of Things (IoT) devices rose to prominence as attackers have continued to target and use them to support various cyberattacks. IoT devices are almost the perfect target for cyberthieves. They sit on internal networks, have their own IP address, and allow communication with other internet connected devices and systems. Their ubiquity and large numbers…

Malware & Threats

The rise of ransom hacks, and the potential impact on your business

Issued by: Help Net Security

The percentage of companies reporting financially motivated cyber attacks has doubled over the past two years, with 50% of companies experiencing a cyber attack motivated by ransom in the past year, according to Radware. As the value of bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies has appreciated, ransom attacks provide an opportunity for hackers to cash out for…

Network Security

Safeguarding your biggest cybersecurity target: Executives

Issued by: CIO Security

Senior executives are among the favorite targets of malicious hackers and other bad actors, in part because they are more likely to hold valuable information — or have a high level of access to such data. That’s why it’s so important for organizations to make sure C-level officers and other top executives are adhering to…

Network Security

CISOs are feeling less confident than ever about cyber risk and data security

Issued by: Help Net Security

Chief Information Security Officers are feeling less confident than ever about cyber-risk and data security this year, according to a survey conducted by Ponemon Institute in late 2017. As today’s climate of high-profile data breaches continues, 67% of respondents believe their companies are more likely to fall victim to a cyberattack or data breach in 2018….

Network Security

The role of trust in security: Building relationships with management and employees

Issued by: Help Net Security

Massive data breaches have become the new reality, and they confirm that one of the biggest challenges companies face when it comes to security: a company’s biggest shortcomings are often not apparent until data breaches or other emergencies occur. As a result, adequately preparing for the worst and getting employees at every level of the company to give security…

Network Security

Identifying Named Pipe Impersonation and Other Malicious Privilege Escalation Techniques

Issued by: Security Intelligence

Privilege escalation is one of the key components of any attack that involves penetrating a system. If threat actors have limited access due to a current user’s privilege levels, they will naturally aim to escalate their privileges before expanding the scope of the attack. How can security professionals detect malicious escalation techniques before adversaries get…

Network Security

The 6 best password managers

Issued by: CSO

One of the smartest moves we can make to protect ourselves online is to use a password manager. It’s one of the easiest too. We’ll help you find the best password manager for you. A password manager is an excellent first step in securing your online identity, helping you increase the strength of the passwords…

Network Security

Where the CISO Should Sit on the Security Org Chart and Why It Matters

Issued by: Security Intelligence

In early 2016, boards were starting to take cybersecurity more seriously and, in the process, increasing their interactions with chief information security officers (CISOs). How much has changed in the past two years? To whom do CISOs report today, and why does it matter? The State of the Security Org Chart in 2018 In the…