| | | LATEST SECURITY NEWS & COMMENTARY | | 100+ Financial Services Firms Targeted in Ransom DDoS Attacks in 2020 Consumer banks, exchanges, payment firms, and card issuing companies around the globe were among those hit. Compromised Credentials Show That Abuse Happens in Multiple Phases The third stage, when threat actors rush to use stolen usernames and password pairs in credential-stuffing attacks, is the most damaging for organizations, F5 says. Egregor Arrests a Blow, But Ransomware Will Likely Bounce Back Similar to previous ransomware takedowns, this disruption to the ransomware-as-a-service model will likely be short-lived, security experts say. Enterprise Windows Threats Drop as Mac Attacks Rise: Report An analysis of 2020 malware activity indicates businesses should be worried about internal hack tools, ransomware, and spyware in the year ahead. Black History Month 2021: Time to Talk Diversity and Cybersecurity In an industry that consistently needs new ideas, it's essential to have individuals who think, speak, and act in diverse ways. Malware Exploits Security Teams' Greatest Weakness: Poor Relationships With Employees Users' distrust of corporate security teams is exposing businesses to unnecessary vulnerabilities. You've Got Cloud Security All Wrong: Managing Identity in a Cloud World In a hybrid and multicloud world, identity is the new perimeter and a critical attack surface for bad actors. 4 Predictions for the Future of Privacy Use these predictions to avoid pushback, find opportunity, and create value for your organization. Kia Faces $20M DoppelPaymer Ransomware Attack Kia Motors America this week experienced a nationwide IT outage; now, reports indicate the company was hit with ransomware. White House Says 100 Private Sector Orgs Hit in SolarWinds Campaign Anne Neuberger, a top Biden cybersecurity official, provided an update on the government's investigation into the massive breach. Palo Alto Networks Plans to Acquire Cloud Security Firm Most of Fortune 100 firms have used Bridgecrew's service in their application development processes. MORE NEWS & COMMENTARY | | | | |
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