Security News

Top 10 Tactical Recommendations for SMB Cybersecurity
2019-09-18 13:44

In my previous column I introduced the concept of “Think 360, Demand 360” as it applies to data protection, privacy, and cyber security. read more

Exploitation of IoT devices and Windows SMB attacks continue to escalate
2019-09-16 04:30

Cybercriminals upped the intensity of IoT and SMB-related attacks in the first half of 2019, according to a new F-Secure report. The report underscores the threats IoT devices face if not properly...

Attacks Targeting IoT Devices and Windows SMB Surge
2019-09-12 18:18

Researchers Say Mirai Derivatives and EternalBlue Exploits Pummel Internet-Connected DevicesTwo years after WannaCry wrecked havoc via flaws in SMB_v1 and three years after Mirai infected internet...

SMBs show no improvement in IT maturity levels, security remains top concern
2019-09-09 05:00

IT groups at small and midsize businesses (SMBs) show no improvement in IT maturity levels in three years, while security remains top concern, a Kaseya survey reveals. Based on input from more...

Budget constraints pose the highest threat to SMB IT security
2019-08-28 15:46

SMBs may recognize the importance of cybersecurity, but they fail to prioritize it, according to Untangle.

Low Budgets, Limited Expertise Plague SMB Cybersecurity
2019-08-27 19:51

In 2013, a Faronics/Ponemon study found that lack of budget and poor security capability skills were the primary causes behind the generally poor state of cybersecurity in small and medium-sized...

Nearly Half of SMBs, Enterprises Still Using Windows 7: Kaspersky
2019-08-27 13:32

Data collected by Kaspersky shows that many businesses are still using Windows 7, for which Microsoft plans on ending extended support in just a few months from now. read more

66% of SMBs don't believe they are vulnerable to cyberattacks
2019-07-26 14:36

SMBs aren't prioritizing cybersecurity prevention strategies, even though they are at risk of attack, according to a Keeper Security report.

Most SMBs have not identified and documented cybersecurity threats
2019-07-25 04:45

A majority of small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) do not have cybersecurity protection at the top of their agenda and are highly prone to risks and vulnerabilities, according to ConnectWise....

Cybersecurity: Malware lingers in SMBs for an average of 800 days before discovery
2019-07-11 12:31

Small and medium-sized businesses lack the IT staff needed to run comprehensive security detection and response, according to Infocyte.