The mass exodus of workers from office to home has contributed to the rise of ransomware. Attackers are setting their sights on the private sector and asking for more money, with the average ransom demand now topping $10 million.
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Even if you were already shoring up your defences — systems, networks and devices, in the office and remotely — the pandemic pushed this to the top of the IT security agenda with an unprecedented urgency. We look at what organizations can expect in the year ahead.
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The top IT security projects identified by Gartner for 2021 reflect the incredible amount of change brought on by COVID-19: They’re heavily focused on process and risk management — and often require thinking beyond the technical aspects to consider the broader business.
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Many companies are turning to Zero Trust to deal with a darkening cybersecurity landscape. But its successful adoption hinges on employee buy-in and behaviour — at a time when remote work is viewed as one of the biggest challenges to enterprise security.
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The number of cyber attacks on IoT devices is soaring, in part due to COVID-19 — and this will only increase as 5G is rolled out. We look at some of today’s biggest malware threats, how COVID-19 plays a role and how to protect employees who are working from home.
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Pandemic-related vulnerabilities, including home-based workforces and mobile WFH devices, have left big gaps in security. And evolving cyber attacks — like blended extortion-ransomware — mean that organizations can’t afford to let their guard down.
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Since mid-March, we’ve seen an increase in the volume and scope of cybersecurity attacks as employees working from home and transitioning back to the office present a tempting target for malicious actors. This could change the way your business evaluates risk for years to come.
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Working from home puts our workplace data and networks at greater risk of being infected by virtual threats like malware, spyware and ransomware. We talk to a security pro for tips on how enterprises can protect their networks while enabling WFH during the pandemic.
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While it’s no surprise that malicious traffic has skyrocketed during the first nine months of this year, research from Cisco Umbrella—the cloud-based cybersecurity platform formerly known as OpenDNS—also revealed a few surprises about today’s threat landscape.
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The same blockchain technology that can enhance security for cryptocurrency could also revolutionize cybersecurity, according to the Cloud Security Alliance. Here’s our take from the recent SecTOR IT security conference in Toronto.
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Cisco’s latest cybersecurity report is hot off the presses, packed with details on how malware is becoming more sophisticated and attackers more evasive. Here’s a wrap-up of the report’s findings on new (and old) cyber threats, and how to prepare for what’s ahead.
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The three A’s — artificial intelligence, algorithms and automation — are game-changers when it comes to cybersecurity. But that doesn’t mean we should rely too heavily on AI (or on any one particular technology) in the fight against hackers and cyber attackers.
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Our monthly roundup of the best discussions in the online community, from the threat landscape in 2017 to admissions of guilt over poor password policies.
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It’s not that corporate cybersecurity teams aren’t looking hard enough for threats and breaches, according to a survey by Accenture. It’s that they’re not looking in the right place.
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Building an IT-based border to keep the bad stuff out just isn’t possible anymore, according to panelists at the Canadian Telecom Summit held in Toronto earlier this month. Here’s why attitudes — and approaches — toward security need to change.
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Today’s hackers are sophisticated, and it’s becoming harder for organizations to stay one step ahead of attacks. This is why SearchSecurity.com has created an Essential Guide to dealing with advanced threats. The guide explains which threats are changing the fastest and offers advice on how to...
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Today’s IP news roundup highlights some of the latest headlines in network security, virtualization and more:
Cyberattack attempts against critical infrastructure increase, yet many organizations still use default passwords on Internet-connected devices. According to the US Department of...
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A sergeant with Ottawa’s high-tech crimes unit explains the limits of what law enforcement officials can do to contend with IT security issues, and why DDoS attackers won’t give up easily
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As attacks become more sophisticated, organizations must use more advanced intelligence to protect themselves from threats. A Solarwinds white paper provides an overview of the latest types of attacks and offers a framework for ensuring that you are protected from even the most sophisticated of...
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Welcome to today’s edition of the IP news roundup. Here are the latest headlines in cybersecurity, big data and more:
President Obama signed an order that requires federal agencies to share cyberthreat information with businesses as well as build a security framework that will help protect...
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As DDoS becomes a favourite of everyone from script-kiddies to nation states, we look at five noteworthy attacks.
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