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This CISA Resource Can Help Protect You From Actively Exploited Bugs

CISA has added 15 new actively exploited bugs to its catalog of known exploited vulnerabilities that all organizations should patch.

February 14, 2022 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has been extremely active in helping both the public sector and private sector respond to cybersecurity threats, and is often one of the leading voices when new threats emerge. The agency, part of DHS, has released guides, advisories and other resources on current and historical threats, and […]

Surfshark Releases Data Vulnerability Thermometer

VPN provider Surfshark has released a data vulnerability thermometer designed to inform users of their personal risk.

February 11, 2022 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

VPN provider Surfshark has released what it calls the world’s first data vulnerability thermometer designed to inform users of their personal risk scores in data breaches. According to Surfshark, the company’s Data Vulnerability Thermometer combines open-sourced FBI information and research algorithms to give users their personal risk score, possible specific cybercrimes and prevention tactics on […]

Most Organizations Lack Visibility Into Their Insider Risk

Cloud technologies, remote work, the Great Resignation and a corporate disconnect are leading to increased insider risk, Code42 report finds.

February 10, 2022 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

The continued adoption of cloud technologies and a lack of visibility into them, the Great Resignation and employees taking IP and sensitive data with them, and a disconnect between executives and IT workers are leading to increased insider risk, according Code42. The insider risk management software firm’s Annual Data Exposure Report for 2022 finds that […]

ZeroFox Releases 2022 Forecast Report Anticipating Increases in Ransomware, Third-Party Compromises and Malware-as-a-Service

February 10, 2022 TechDecisions Staff Leave a Comment

New report details expected threat activity trends and recommendations for security teams to address external threats WASHINGTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–ZeroFox, a leading external cybersecurity provider, today published the “2022 Threat Intelligence Forecast,” detailing expected cybercriminal behavior trends including ransomware, malware-as-a-service, vulnerabilities and exploits. Within the report, the ZeroFox Intelligence team reviews 12 months of threat actor activity […]

CyberSaint Finds Local Government and Utilities Overwhelming Most Likely to Pay Ransoms in “State of Ransomware Attacks Report”

February 10, 2022 TechDecisions Staff Leave a Comment

BOSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–CyberSaint, the developer of the leading platform delivering cyber risk automation, announced today the release of the firm’s “State of Ransomware Attacks Report,” which identifies which sectors pay the most in ransom, have the propensity to pay, and delves into the future of ransomware. Ransomware attacks have targeted and inflicted damage at all levels […]

IronNet Announces Agreement with a Gulf Cooperation Council Country to Provide Collective Defense for Critical National Infrastructure

February 9, 2022 TechDecisions Staff Leave a Comment

IronNet’s largest international Amazon Web Services deployment will enable real-time collaboration between public and private properties MCLEAN, Va.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–$IRNT–IronNet, Inc. (NYSE: IRNT) (“IronNet”), an innovative leader Transforming Cybersecurity Through Collective Defense℠, today announced the execution of a multi-year contract with a Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) country —which is remaining anonymous to help protect its operational […]

Cybercriminals Target Linux-based Systems With Ransomware and Cryptojacking Attacks

February 9, 2022 TechDecisions Staff Leave a Comment

VMware report finds more than half of Cobalt Strike users are using the tool illicitly PALO ALTO, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–As the most common cloud operating system, Linux is a core part of digital infrastructure and is quickly becoming an attacker’s ticket into a multi-cloud environment. Current malware countermeasures are mostly focused on addressing Windows-based threats, leaving […]

The Average Ransomware Payment In Q4 Was Over $322,000

Increasing law enforcement attention is forcing ransomware actors to target larger companies, pushing average ransomware payments higher.

February 8, 2022 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

Ransomware payments have skyrocketed in recent months, hitting an average of over $300,000 in the last quarter of 2021, as the risks of doing business has increased for ransomware threat actors, according to a new report. Coveware, a ransomware recovery firm, reports that the average ransomware payment in the fourth quarter was $322,168, a 130% […]

Ribose Achieves World’s First STAR Certification With CSA Cloud Controls Matrix v4

February 7, 2022 TechDecisions Staff Leave a Comment

LONDON & SEATTLE–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#bsi—Ribose has become the world’s first cloud service provider (CSP) to achieve Cloud Security Alliance’s (CSA) STAR Certification using the newly released CSA Cloud Controls Matrix v4. STAR Certification is the internationally recognized cloud security certification program from CSA that specifies comprehensive and stringent cloud security requirements on CSPs. The CSA Cloud […]

ISACA Makes 2022 Conferences More Globally Accessible With Hybrid Format and New Pricing

February 7, 2022 TechDecisions Staff Leave a Comment

SCHAUMBURG, Ill.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–ISACA, a global association serving business technology professionals, announced its annual ISACA Conference series schedule for 2022, as well as additional training and learning opportunities focused on emerging technologies, innovation and best practices. To connect with more IT professionals across the globe, ISACA has lowered its pricing for the ISACA Conference series in […]