In Pictures: 7 commonly overlooked ways to tighten cybersecurity
It's OK to be paranoid about every last detail when it comes to security.
It's OK to be paranoid about every last detail when it comes to security.
Cybercriminals have inserted government-grade malware into run-of-the-mill ransomware and online banking Trojans to bolster their ability to avoid detection and block tampering.
Last year was a tough one for most businesses, but for cybercriminals it was one of the best yet.
By putting out honeypots — easily compromised computers designed to trap attackers — four volunteer researchers in New Zealand are trying to find out what makes cyber-criminals tick.
“Today, no company is safe from the everchanging threat landscape.” In fact, businesses are frequently exposed to new software bugs and vulnerabilities. And while evidence suggests that organisational responses are not just predicated on prevention, the key is how quickly we react to an event or breach – and thus reduce the amount of dwell time of potential cyber criminals.