Although the sources of this harmful software vary, their target is the same; your data. Malicious software intends to harm a computer’s operations, data, and security. This human-made software breaches your system’s security walls and attacks your important files, which can be misused later. The major types of malware include worms, trojan horses, viruses, and spyware. When you … [Read more...] about MALWARE – THE LINGERING CYBERSECURITY THREAT
Cyber security threats
30% of SMEs have no data security, says study
According to shocking results of a poll reported by info security firm Avast, more than half of small firms do not believe they are at risk of cybercrime, with many having no preventative measures in place. Three out of ten of the 1,250 SMEs questioned by Digital indicated they had no cybersecurity, with nearly 60% feeling like they are "too small" to be targeted by threat actors — a belief … [Read more...] about 30% of SMEs have no data security, says study
Russia-linked gangs attack US critical infrastructure most often
The FBI has identified the top three ransomware strains responsible for most attacks against vital infrastructure in the United States. According to the FBI's newest Internet Crime Report, the most active ransomware strains in 2021 were Conti, Lockbit, and REvil/Sodinokibi. Conti targeted 87 critical infrastructure companies, according to the Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3), while … [Read more...] about Russia-linked gangs attack US critical infrastructure most often
Threat or Opportunity? Big Data and Cyber Security
The term "big data” refers to an extremely large data set that is mined and analyzed for patterns and behavioral trends. Characterized by a high density of variety, velocity, and volume, big data has opened up new horizons in terms of analytics and security solutions for protecting data and preventing future cyber assaults from the perspective of cyber security. That said, big data has also … [Read more...] about Threat or Opportunity? Big Data and Cyber Security
Cyber Resilience vs. Cybersecurity: What’s the Difference and How to Build a Plan for Both
The strategies and practices for protecting electronic data are referred to as cybersecurity. This entails identifying data and its location, as well as putting in place technology and corporate policies to safeguard it. Your company's ability to withstand or swiftly recover from cyber disasters that impair normal business operations is known as cyber resilience. To completely comprehend the … [Read more...] about Cyber Resilience vs. Cybersecurity: What’s the Difference and How to Build a Plan for Both
