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Email Compromise Attacks Wreaking Havoc, Report Finds

Email is now the top threat vector for cyberattacks, and 20% of advanced email attacks are breaking through defenses, Tessian report finds.

November 10, 2022 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

Enterprise email is now the top threat vector for cyberattacks, and 20% of advanced email attacks are breaking through cyber defenses, according to a new report from email security company Tessian. The report sheds new light on how email has remained the “lifeblood” of any organization’s communication tools despite the proliferation of messaging and videoconferencing […]

November 2022 Patch Tuesday: Four Actively Exploited Zero Days

Microsoft’s November 2022 Patch Tuesday includes fixes for four actively exploited zero-day vulnerabilities.

November 8, 2022 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

Microsoft’s November 2022 Patch Tuesday is a particularly important one, as the company has released fixes for four zero-day vulnerabilities, all of which are currently being exploited in the wild. In total, the Redmond, Wash. software giant has released fixes for 62 security bugs, including nine rated critical and 53 rated important. Here’s a look […]

Microsoft Sounds the Alarm on Nation-state Attacks, Cybercriminals and IoT Threats

Microsoft's Digital Defense Report suggests cybersecurity will remain a critical IT investment as bad actors continue to shift strategies.

November 7, 2022 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

Nation-state cyberattacks targeting critical infrastructure are rising as countries continue to leverage technology to carry out advanced cyberattacks in addition to physical warfare, according to Microsoft’s latest Digital Defense Report. Much of the report focuses on the ongoing Russian war against Ukraine—which Microsoft attributes as a main cause of a spike in cyberattacks targeting critical […]

A Third of Cybersecurity Professionals Are So Stressed Out That They Want to Leave Their Jobs

A new report from email security firm Mimecast finds that cybersecurity teams are facing unsustainable levels of stress from cyberattacks.

October 27, 2022 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

As ransomware and cyberattacks continue to wreak havoc on corporate networks, one third of cybersecurity professionals are considering leaving their role within the next two years due to stress or burnout, according to new research from email security company Mimecast. The London-based firm’s research, “The 2022 State of Ransomware Readiness Report,” finds that 33% of […]

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Passwordless Technology is Here to Stay

A Bitwarden survey reveals business leaders are on board with passwordless workflows as weak or reused passwords present vulnerabilities.

October 25, 2022 Alyssa Borelli Leave a Comment

Passwordless technology is here to stay, according to the latest research from Bitwarden, the Santa Barabara, Calif.-based provider of open source password manager for businesses and individuals. It’s 2023 Password Decisions Survey polled 800 IT decision makers across a range of industries, showing that businesses are enthusiastic about passwordless technology and its perceived security benefits […]

Dell Launches New Zero Trust Services for Microsoft Customers

Dell’s new services for Microsoft customers allow organizations to assess their IT environment and gauge their existing security posture.

October 24, 2022 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

To help customers running Microsoft ecosystems secure their environments, Dell is expanding its Zero Trust offerings with Identity and Endpoint Protection with Microsoft Zero Trust, a new suite of services designed to simplify the adoption of Zero Trust. According to Dell, the services represent an accelerated approach to protecting Microsoft ecosystems using Zero Trust principles. […]

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Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2022: Helping Businesses Mitigate Risk

To better understand current cybersecurity best practices and what the future looks like, My TechDecisions spoke to a range of industry experts on the topic.

October 21, 2022 TD Staff Leave a Comment

Cybersecurity Awareness Month marks a time in the year when a great emphasis is placed on helping individuals and businesses protect themselves online as threats to technology and confidential data become more commonplace. Since the outbreak of the pandemic, businesses worldwide have accelerated their digitalization. Now, with businesses leveraging digital solutions more than ever before, […]

October 2022 Patch Tuesday: 13 Critical, One Actively Exploited

Microsoft's October 2022 Patch Tuesday includes an actively exploited vulnerability in Windows COM+ Event System Service.

October 11, 2022 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

Microsoft has released fixes for 85 vulnerabilities as part of the October 2022 Patch Tuesday, including 15 that are rated critical and one listed as being exploited in the wild. However, the company still has yet to release patches for the two Exchange vulnerabilities that were reported as being actively exploited last week. Admins should […]

My TechDecisions Podcast Episode 174: Cybersecurity Industry Trends and Research from Trellix Xpand Live

Executives and security researchers from Trellix discuss its new XDR solutions, trends, workforce development issues and the latest threat research.

October 6, 2022 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

Executives and security researchers from Trellix discuss its new XDR solutions, trends, workforce development issues and the latest threat research.

Windows vs. macOS: Which OS Is Best For You?

For decades, the Windows vs. macOS argument has raged. In general, the capabilities of both operating systems are equivalent. Find out which is best for you.

October 4, 2022 Julius McGee Leave a Comment

For decades, the Windows vs. macOS argument has raged. In general, the capabilities of both operating systems are equivalent. However, there are enough differences to influence people one way or the other. It all boils down to your priorities. Do you choose a flexible operating system over one that is simple to use? Is safety […]

Email is now the top threat vector for cyberattacks, and 20% of advanced email attacks are breaking through defenses, Tessian report finds.

Microsoft’s November 2022 Patch Tuesday includes fixes for four actively exploited zero-day vulnerabilities.

Microsoft's Digital Defense Report suggests cybersecurity will remain a critical IT investment as bad actors continue to shift strategies.

A new report from email security firm Mimecast finds that cybersecurity teams are facing unsustainable levels of stress from cyberattacks.

A Bitwarden survey reveals business leaders are on board with passwordless workflows as weak or reused passwords present vulnerabilities.

Dell’s new services for Microsoft customers allow organizations to assess their IT environment and gauge their existing security posture.

To better understand current cybersecurity best practices and what the future looks like, My TechDecisions spoke to a range of industry experts on the topic.

Microsoft's October 2022 Patch Tuesday includes an actively exploited vulnerability in Windows COM+ Event System Service.

Executives and security researchers from Trellix discuss its new XDR solutions, trends, workforce development issues and the latest threat research.

For decades, the Windows vs. macOS argument has raged. In general, the capabilities of both operating systems are equivalent. Find out which is best for you.

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