Tag: information security

Large Scale Cyber Attack (WCry2 Ransomware Outbreak)

Mike Fitzpatrick May 12, 2017 No Comments

Virus Name: WannaCrypt, WannaCry, WanaCrypt0r, WCrypt, WCRY Vector: All Windows versions before Windows 10 are vulnerable if not patched for MS-17-010. It uses EternalBlue MS17-010 to propagate. Ransom: between $300…

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The state of online security isn’t looking too good yet

Maria Florio April 4, 2017 No Comments

Exploring two cybersecurity studies that reveal businesses still have a lot of work to do in information security if they're going to protect their business...

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How to Make Sure Your Applications are Secure

Maria Florio March 21, 2017 No Comments

Application security requires its fair share of attention if a business wants to minimize its vulnerabilities when using apps.

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Why staying on track with IoT security needs to be a priority

Maria Florio March 15, 2017 No Comments

IoT security is something that has been talked about for some time and as devices continue to grow, so do the threats that come along with them. When we take…

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A closer look at phishing attacks helps businesses with cybersecurity

Maria Florio February 23, 2017 No Comments

You can't battle an enemy without knowing what you’re up against, which is why reviewing studies such as the one we’ll be exploring today is so important. Not only is…

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Businesses need to step up cybersecurity if they’re going to get ahead of ransomware

Maria Florio January 31, 2017 No Comments

You know ransomware is on the rise, when more than 50% of businesses have fallen victim to it...

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Why businesses are still at such high risk of breach

Maria Florio January 24, 2017 No Comments

Even though organizations have invested in security solutions, nearly half of them have had a breach in the last twelve months. When reviewing a recent global survey by the Ponemon…

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Looking back at cybersecurity helps businesses to move forward

Maria Florio January 10, 2017 No Comments

One of the best ways to find your starting point with cybersecurity in 2017, what role business executives play, and identifying any repetitive patterns in the way cybercriminals target and…

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Corporate board cybersecurity risk unawareness is no longer an option

Maria Florio January 3, 2017 No Comments

When you look at the lag in cybersecurity for organizations there are a number of reasons why cybercriminals are winning. One of these reasons is the lack of knowledge and…

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3 growing cyber threats for businesses in 2017

Maria Florio December 13, 2016 No Comments

As a new year heads our way, it is important to evaluate what types of cyber threats to expect so that you can prepare. Even though 2017 won’t come without…

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