Security News

US warns of Iranian cyber threat
2020-01-08 11:40

The US Department of Homeland Security has issued a total of three warnings in the last few days encouraging people to be on the alert for physical and cyber attacks from Iran. The warnings directly address IT professionals with advice on how to secure their networks against Iranian attack.

Mimecast Acquires Threat Protection Provider Segasec
2020-01-07 16:46

Email and data security company Mimecast on Monday announced the acquisition of threat protection solutions provider Segasec. The acquisition, Mimecast says, is expected to help it better defend customers against fake websites that aim to harvest the credentials of their customers, employees, partners, and third-party vendors within their supply chains.

Global Cyber Alliance President on Iranian Cyber Threat
2020-01-06 21:33

From past roles at the Department of Justice, Department of Homeland Security, Microsoft and as the CISO of Sony, Phil Reitinger has learned more than a thing or two about nation-states and cyber threats. In this exclusive audio interview, the head of the Global Cyber Alliance discusses how to respond to potential new threats from Iran.

Analysis: Threat Posed by Pro-Iranian Hackers
2020-01-06 14:48

Launching online attacks remains a potent tool in the Iranian government's geopolitical playbook. U.S. officials have warned U.S. businesses to expect an escalation in online attacks launched by Iranian-allied hackers.

Live Webinar | Cyber AI: Securing Cities from Tomorrow's Cyber-Threats
2020-01-06 14:33

Billions of internet-connected devices and the introduction of 5G are transforming the way cities and municipalities care for their citizens. Join Dave Masson, Director of Enterprise Cyber Security at Darktrace and Craig Brown, Chief Innovation Officer of the City of Westland, as they explain how artificial intelligence can detect and respond to cyber-threats targeting the public sector.

Analysis: Pro-Iranian Hackers' Past, Present, Future Threats
2020-01-06 14:33

Launching online attacks remains a potent tool in the Iranian government's geopolitical playbook. U.S. officials have warned U.S. businesses to expect an escalation in online attacks launched by Iranian-allied hackers.

Speed, Scale, and Scope: A Threat Analyst's Predictions for Cyberattacks in 2020
2019-12-31 02:34

The age of cyber warfare is dawning on us, and the threat of cybercrime to businesses continues to multiply by the day. The imperative for effective and autonomous defense is stronger than ever.  read more

How Organizations Can Defend Against Advanced Persistent Threats
2019-12-25 08:44

Advanced persistent threats (APTs) have emerged to be legitimate concerns for all organizations. APTs are threat actors that breach networks and infrastructures and stealthily lurk within them...

Biggest Malware Threats of 2019
2019-12-24 18:13

2019 was another banner year for bots, trojans, RATS and ransomware. Let’s take a look back.

Sextortionists return for Christmas – price goes down, threats go up
2019-12-24 15:30

This follow-up sextortion demand, timed to align with Christmas, has a much more aggressive and menacing tone that last week's version.