Search Results: phishing

Google I/O: New Security Features in Workspace, Enrolling More Users In MFA

New phishing and malware protections in Workspace and the automatic enrollment of users in MFA highlight Google's security announcements during I/O.

May 13, 2022 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

In addition to a range of new developer tools and new features in Workspace and Google Meet, Google announced during its I/O conference this week several new security features to help keep users and organizations secure. The new security capabilities include account safety for apps, new phishing protections, virtual cards and automatic enrollment in multi-factor […]

Transmit Security Expands in Europe

May 12, 2022 TechDecisions Staff Leave a Comment

Transmit Security invests to address growing demand for customer identity and access management solutions TEL AVIV, Israel & BOSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Transmit Security, a leading provider of customer identity and access management (CIAM) SaaS solutions, today announced its significant expansion and growth in Europe to address rapidly growing demand for passwordless customer authentication and other solutions. In […]

Tech Giants Commit to Accelerate Passwordless Sign-Ins

Faster, easier and more secure sign-ins will be available to consumers across leading devices and platforms.

May 6, 2022 TD Staff Leave a Comment

Apple, Google and Microsoft announced plans to expand support for a common passwordless sign-in standard created by the FIDO Alliance and the World Wide Web Consortium. This new capability will allow websites and apps to offer secure passwordless sign-ins to consumers across devices and platforms. Password-only authentication is a security problem often leading to account takeovers, […]

Password Managers Still Have A Place Despite Passwordless Push

With more and more passwords to manage and a business world slow to adapt, password managers can help move towards a passwordless life.

May 5, 2022 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

Technology has helped organizations adapt to rapidly changing economic and political situations over the last few years, including when the COVID-19 pandemic forced offices to close. While IT professionals are thankful for new and emerging technologies that help their businesses meet those challenges head on, they come with another set of issues: more passwords to […]

12 Threat Detection Trends IT Pros Should Know

Red Canary's 2022 Threat Detection Report covers the most prominent trends of 2021, and shows major themes that may prelude 2022.

April 29, 2022 TD Staff Leave a Comment

Red Canary, the Denver-based managed detection and response (MDR) provider performed an analysis of emerging and significant trends that its cybersecurity team encountered over the past year. Its annual 2022 Threat Detection Report covers the most prominent trends of 2021 and shows major themes that may prelude into 2022. Last year,  ransomware groups (Sodinokibi/REvil, BlackMatter, […]

Common Active Directory Misconfigurations That Could Lead to Compromise

Cybersecurity firm Mandiant lays out the 12 most common Active Directory misconfigurations it has seen during 2021.

April 22, 2022 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

Cybersecurity services provider Mandiant has released its M-Trends 2022 report, based on data from the company’s investigations between October 2020 and the end of 2021, and it shows that while cyber defenses and techniques are improving, attackers are also continuing to adapt to new trends. Based on the company’s investigations, the report also outlines some […]

More than 75% Of Organizations Say They’ll Be Attacked In Next 12 Months

Trend Micro's Cyber Risk Index suggests that organizations invest in people, processes and technology to prepare for cyberattacks.

April 19, 2022 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

More than three-quarters of organizations believe they’ll be successfully attacked over the next year as the cyber risk level continues to rise, according to new research from cybersecurity firm Trend Micro that suggests organizations allocate more resources to people, processes and technology to be more prepared for cyberattacks and reduce their overall risk levels. The […]

How to Identify and Defend Against ZLoader Attacks

Microsoft is warning of ZLoader attacks— here's how to spot it and defend against the disabling security and antivirus trojan.

April 14, 2022 TD Staff Leave a Comment

Microsoft 365 Defender Threat Intelligence Team has released details and a warning about the ZLoader Trojan. The ZLoader trojan, known for its ability to evolve and change from campaign-to-campaign, is said to be derived from the Zeus banking trojan first discovered in 2007. Microsoft says ZLoader is an attacker’s tool of choice— it has defense […]

HelpSystems Acquires Terranova Security to Aid Global Customers in Building Localized Employee Security Awareness Training

April 8, 2022 TechDecisions Staff Leave a Comment

Terranova helps users spot email phishing attempts and other cyberattacks through education and simulation available in 40+ languages MINNEAPOLIS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–HelpSystems announced today the acquisition of Terranova Security, a leader in global phishing simulation and security awareness training. Available in more than 40 languages, Terranova’s platform and content incorporates gamification techniques to increase engagement and knowledge […]

BakerHostetler Launches 2022 Data Security Incident Response Report — Resilience and Perseverance

April 7, 2022 TechDecisions Staff Leave a Comment

WASHINGTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Here are key takeaways from BakerHostetler’s 2022 Data Security Incident Response Report issued April 7th: Ransomware remained the most prevalent and impactful type of data security incident. Investments in security enhancements and business continuity practices are making companies more resilient and less likely to choose to pay, driving down the average ransom payment amount. […]