Web threats ‘increased by over 130%’ at the end of 2021
According to the data presented by Atlas VPN, web threats have increased by 133% in November and December of 2021, compared to September and October. In addition, JavaScript downloaders and crypto miners were the most active web threats at the end of 2021. Web threats affect everyone and every device that is connected to the internet. […]
Industry leaders to appear at CYBERUK 2022 conference
Two of U.S. President Joe Biden’s key advisers on cyber security will join representatives shaping the UK’s digital landscape at a flagship summit in Wales next month. CYBERUK 2022 will see the ICC Wales in Newport transformed into a vibrant celebration of the digital age, with over 1,500 attendees from industry, academia and government brought […]
The road to password hell is paved with good intentions
By Sinisha Patkovic, Authlogics False negatives from online password breach tools could be giving your organisation misplaced confidence, regarding its cyber security status. Right now, your data and documents could be exposed and being exploited despite your best intentions and being given the green light. There is no sign of threat posed by breached passwords […]
DDoS attacks were ‘bigger and more complex’ in 2021
Distributed Denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks decreased slightly in 2021 but are becoming larger and more complex in nature, new analysis from F5 has found. Data collected from F5 Silverline showed a 3% year-on-year decline in the overall volume of attacks recorded in 2021. However, while volume may have declined, the severity of attacks ramped up markedly over […]
Two thirds workers feel more vulnerable to cyberthreats
Nearly two-thirds (57%) of employees believe that the switch to hybrid working has made them more vulnerable to cyberattacks. That according to new research published by Advanced, which shows 20% of employees feel that their employer is deliberately holding back when it comes to implementing new technologies that might make them feel more secure. Yet, despite […]
Four out of five organisations are increasing cybersecurity budgets for 2022
As enterprises plan and set budgets for the new year ahead, the vast majority are expecting to channel more money toward enhancing their cybersecurity efforts. According to the latest survey from the Neustar International Security Council (NISC), conducted in November 2021, 81% of organisations have committed to bolstering their cybersecurity budgets for 2022. Nearly one-quarter […]
70% of security professionals think a new approach is needed to deal with WFH risks
69.1% of professionals with security responsibility believe a rethink is needed to deal with the threat of cybersecurity now that devices and applications have moved outside the corporate network. The poll, which was conducted by SentryBay on Twitter amongst cybersecurity professionals, aimed to assess attitudes to cyber threats and methods of protecting vulnerable devices. It found that […]
Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2021 – Learn from the experts…
This October, we celebrate European Cybersecurity Awareness Month – an annual campaign dedicated to promoting cybersecurity among European citizens and organisations, and to providing up-to-date online security information through awareness raising and sharing of good practices. This year’s event has never been more important, with ransomware and securing a hybrid workspace dominating the headlines. With […]
Cybersecurity is not a one-stop-shop
Since the start of the pandemic, the way business is conducted has changed permanently, with many workforces continuing to work remotely as restrictions have eased. As companies relax and rules have eased, life is expected to return to a form of ‘new normal.’ But, the issues around cybersecurity are here to stay, and the gas […]
Keeping cybersecurity initiatives on track
The West Midlands Train service has come under fire after workers discovered that an email promising them a bonus payment after running trains during the pandemic was actually a phishing simulation test. Around 2,500 employees received a message which appeared to come from Julian Edwards, Managing Director of West Midlands Trains, thanking them for their hard […]
