This Halloween, it’s not just ghosts and goblins sending chills down our spines—this season brings some truly spine-tingling stats about the state of cybersecurity in 2024. In our “Spooky Security Stats” roundup, we’re revealing findings from several reports published over…
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3 Key DSPM Takeaways from the Latest Gartner Report
Data Security Posture Management (DSPM) is a rising star in the cybersecurity world, and for good reason. With so many diverse environments, complex pipelines, and random repositories, important data often ends up in the wrong places, or worse – lost…
US Joins International Crackdown on RedLine and META Infostealers
The US Department of Justice, in collaboration with international law enforcement partners, has launched a major crackdown on RedLine and META, two of the world’s most prolific infostealer malware variants responsible for stealing sensitive data from millions of victims worldwide.…
Cyware and ECS Partner to Enhance Government Cybersecurity with Advanced Threat Intel Exchange
Cyware, a provider of threat intelligence management and cyber fusion solutions, has teamed up with ECS, a player in technology solutions for US public sector and defense organizations, to bolster government cybersecurity through an enhanced Intel Exchange platform. This partnership…
Malicious npm Packages Found to Distribute BeaverTail Malware
Three malicious packages uploaded to the npm registry were discovered to harbor BeaverTail, a JavaScript downloader and information stealer associated with a continuing North Korean campaign known as Contagious Interview. The packages—passports-js, bcrypts-js, and blockscan-api collectively amassed 323 downloads, and…
Combatting Human Error: How to Safeguard Your Business Against Costly Data Breaches
It’s no secret that human error accounts for a disproportionate number of data breaches. Last year, it accounted for 74%; this year, the Verizon 2024 Data Breach Investigations Report noted that it rose to 76% per the same criteria. States…
Enhancing Email Security: The Pivotal Role of AI in Defending Against Evolving Cyber Threats
Malware‘s rise presents a rigorous challenge for organizations, meaning their security teams must remain ever-vigilant. Unfortunately, business email compromise (BEC), which takes advantage of communication channel vulnerabilities, has become a significant attack vector that has impacted many organizations. For example,…
Safely Scale Your Data Center With These Five Cybersecurity Measures
Datacenter cybersecurity is critical because of the vast industries using these facilities. Healthcare, finance, education, and other sectors rely on this storage solution to protect records and sensitive information. Companies may adjust their storage needs based on demand, so understanding…
US Energy Sector Faces Growing Cybersecurity Threats
A recent cybersecurity report by SecurityScorecard and KPMG reveals that the US energy sector remains at high risk of cyber threats, particularly from third-party sources. This analysis, evaluating 250 top US energy companies, highlights vulnerabilities across the energy supply chain—from…
A Dangerous Alliance: Scattered Spider, RansomHub Join Forces
ReliaQuest has released a detailed investigation into a cyber intrusion that impacted a manufacturing company in October 2024. The attack has been attributed with high confidence to the predominantly English-speaking cyber collective “Scattered Spider,” now partnering with the notorious “RansomHub”…