[Security Masterminds] Breaking It Down to Bits & Bytes: Analyzing Malware To Understand the Cybercriminal

Jan 25, 2023 10:50:54 AM By James McQuiggan

In our latest episode of Security Masterminds, we have the pleasure of interviewing Roger Grimes, Data-Driven Defense Evangelist for KnowBe4, who has held various roles throughout his ...

How South Africa's Largest Law Firm Was Fined R5.5m for Not Educating Customers

Jan 19, 2023 2:48:36 PM By Javvad Malik

Africa’s largest law firmordered to pay R5.5 million to a woman who fell victim to a hacking syndicate. When Judith Hawarden was buying a house, hackers changed the bank account number in ...

Cyberinsurer Beazley Introduces a $45M Cyber Catastrophe Bond to Offset Risk

Jan 17, 2023 8:51:45 AM By Stu Sjouwerman

In a move designed to protect the insurer and allow for more cyber policies to be issued, this bond is new to cyberinsurance, but not to insurers as a whole.

New Crypto Scam Targets Flipper Zero Buyers Impersonating Legitimate Shops

Jan 5, 2023 1:40:59 PM By Stu Sjouwerman

Interest in the handheld open-source multi-function cybersecurity tool by techies has risen to a new campaign seeking to steal crypto funds through illegitimate “sales” of the device.

Ughh. FBI’s Vetted Threat Sharing Network ‘InfraGard’ Hacked

Dec 14, 2022 6:12:35 AM By Stu Sjouwerman

Investigative reporter Brian Krebs reported December 13, 2022 that "InfraGard, a program run by the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) to build cyber and physical threat ...

New Modular Attack Chain Found That Allows Attackers to Change Payloads Mid-Breach

Dec 8, 2022 4:33:45 PM By Stu Sjouwerman

We’ve long known developers of cyberattacks to be crafty and focus a lot of energy on obfuscation, but a new attack can shift gears midstream, delivering just the right malware.

[Eye Opener] Cybersecurity Resilience Emerges as Top Priority as 62% of Companies Say Security Incidents Impacted Business Operations

Dec 8, 2022 6:51:35 AM By Stu Sjouwerman

Cisco's annual Security Outcomes Report shows executive support for a security culture is growing. The report identifies the top seven success factors that boost enterprise security ...

Inside NATO’s Efforts To Plan For A Future Cyberwar

Dec 4, 2022 9:22:13 AM By Stu Sjouwerman

Maggie Miller at Politico had the scoop: "TALLINN, Estonia — Some 150 NATO cybersecurity experts assembled in an unimposing beige building in the heart of Estonia’s snow-covered capital ...

Quiet Quitting Can Potentially Lead to Insider Security Risks

Nov 29, 2022 8:52:45 AM By Stu Sjouwerman

The phenomenon known as “quiet quitting,” in which employees become disengaged from their work while formally remaining in their jobs, can lead to serious security risks, according to Tim ...

Cybersecurity incidents cost organizations $1,197 per employee, per year

Nov 25, 2022 3:39:41 PM By Stu Sjouwerman

This statistic is alarming and underscores the importance of having a robust cybersecurity program in place. According to the Ponemon Institute, the average cost of a data breach is $3.8 ...

Holiday Package or Scam Message? Clickers Beware

Nov 17, 2022 9:02:23 AM By Javvad Malik

As we enter the holiday season, we start getting bombarded with amazing offers and often take advantage of not only grabbing ourselves a bargain, but also stockpiling gifts for friends ...

FBI director says he's 'extremely concerned' about China's ability to weaponize TikTok

Nov 16, 2022 3:29:36 PM By Stu Sjouwerman

Suzanne Smalley at Cyberscoop reported: "FBI Director Christopher Wray told Congress on Tuesday he is “extremely concerned” that Beijing could weaponize data collected through TikTok, the ...

Three-Quarters of Employees Feel It’s the Company’s Job to Ensure Security, Despite Three-Quarters Also Personally Experiencing a Cyberattack

Nov 10, 2022 9:49:14 AM By Stu Sjouwerman

Even with employees seeing cyberattacks first-hand and understanding the seriousness of such attacks, organizations have a culture problem where users just don’t care.

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[Security Masterminds] Breaking It Down to Bits & Bytes: Analyzing Malware To Understand the Cybercriminal

How South Africa's Largest Law Firm Was Fined R5.5m for Not Educating Customers

Cyberinsurer Beazley Introduces a $45M Cyber Catastrophe Bond to Offset Risk

New Crypto Scam Targets Flipper Zero Buyers Impersonating Legitimate Shops

Ughh. FBI’s Vetted Threat Sharing Network ‘InfraGard’ Hacked

New Modular Attack Chain Found That Allows Attackers to Change Payloads Mid-Breach

[Eye Opener] Cybersecurity Resilience Emerges as Top Priority as 62% of Companies Say Security Incidents Impacted Business Operations

Inside NATO’s Efforts To Plan For A Future Cyberwar

Quiet Quitting Can Potentially Lead to Insider Security Risks

Cybersecurity incidents cost organizations $1,197 per employee, per year

Holiday Package or Scam Message? Clickers Beware

FBI director says he's 'extremely concerned' about China's ability to weaponize TikTok

Three-Quarters of Employees Feel It’s the Company’s Job to Ensure Security, Despite Three-Quarters Also Personally Experiencing a Cyberattack

Australia's Lacking Cybersecurity Workforce Results to a Influx in Attacks

WSJ: "Cybersecurity Tops the CIO Agenda as Threats Continue to Escalate"

Cyberattacks are the biggest risk to the UK financial system – Bank of England research

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[Head Scratcher] The cyber insurance market is badly broken. But why exactly?

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Cyber Risk Remains Top Concern for Businesses with a Distinct Lack of Unpreparedness

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