There are a lot of factors at play when establishing a vendor risk management program such as the amount of time needed to set it up, the personnel involved and their respective expertise, and an updated knowledge of the regulations applicable. If you're new to the game, you might get overwhelmed by all the facets that you need to take into consideration, so we have compiled a simple … [Read more...] about 6 Steps for Establishing a Successful Vendor Risk Management Program
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11 million stolen records of French users put up for sale online
News of stolen data online is nothing new: it has been happening ever since users started connecting to the web and data leaks are actually a major issue in cybersecurity. Recently, a user on a popular hacking platform claimed to possess 11 million French user records stolen from Apollo, a US-based digital marketing agency. The records have allegedly been put up for sale online and this puts … [Read more...] about 11 million stolen records of French users put up for sale online
95% of websites risk operating on outdated software with known vulnerabilities
David opts for the "Remind Me Later" button whenever a notification pops up for a software update - and he's been doing it for the past six months. Sounds familiar? We bet it does because we are all David at some level. Keeping your software updated is one of the most essential steps you can take to keep your website secure but it appears that not many people give it much consideration. A … [Read more...] about 95% of websites risk operating on outdated software with known vulnerabilities
Cyber Crime is a Threat to the Energy Sector; Here’s Why
With their ability to compromise energy networks' security, ‘Internet of Things’ botnets or IoT botnets are a grave threat to our infrastructure and energy usage. The Georgia Institute of Technology has researched the matter and devised a theory about how the daily use of electronic appliances in our homes can be hacked into, enabling cybercriminals to tweak the electricity grid however they … [Read more...] about Cyber Crime is a Threat to the Energy Sector; Here’s Why
Cybercriminals are Resorting to Automated Attack Tools
Barracuda Networks, a cybersecurity firm, states that cybercriminals are evolving in the way they carry out their operations by using automation and bots in order to conduct cyber attacks. In their new report titled “Threat Spotlight: Automated attacks on web applications,” Barracuda details that more than half (54%) of all cyberattacks that they blocked during the November-December … [Read more...] about Cybercriminals are Resorting to Automated Attack Tools