Organizations understand their sensitive data is everywhere — and adversaries are after it. Data protection solutions have become an essential part of modern cybersecurity strategies. Organizations realize that in order to avoid a breach, they must have a plan to monitor and control data flow at the user level so they can better understand where data is going, who is … [Read more...] about 5 Common Data Protection Challenges and Solutions
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Euro 2024: Common cyberthreats | Kaspersky official blog
Fraudsters love hype and all-things-trending. Ah, so Toncoin is becoming very popular? Let’s build a cryptocurrency pyramid scheme. Artificial intelligence has hit the next level? Perfect for making voice deepfakes. The Euros have started? Get ready for a month of soccer scams… The UEFA Euro 2024 tournament will gather over 2.7 million people in stadiums, and another 12 million … [Read more...] about Euro 2024: Common cyberthreats | Kaspersky official blog
Demystifying a Common Cybersecurity Myth
Mar 13, 2024The Hacker NewsApp Security / Cyber Security One of the most common misconceptions in file upload cybersecurity is that certain tools are "enough" on their own—this is simply not the case. In our latest whitepaper OPSWAT CEO and Founder, Benny Czarny, takes a comprehensive look at what it takes to prevent malware threats in today's ever-evolving file upload … [Read more...] about Demystifying a Common Cybersecurity Myth
What do kickboxing and cybersecurity have in common
When people think of cybersecurity, they think it is all about constant, in-the-moment, reactive execution. That is true in many regards, however, there is more to cybersecurity than that. There is also a strategic side; that progressive, long-term vision to anticipate the unknown, convert fear into motivation, and prepare for future threats. As the Chief Operations Officer … [Read more...] about What do kickboxing and cybersecurity have in common
The Anatomy of Wiper Malware, Part 1: Common Techniques
This blog post is the first in a four-part series in which CrowdStrike’s Endpoint Protection Content Research Team will dive into various wipers discovered by the security community over the past 10 years. Our goal is to review in depth the various techniques employed by wipers that target the Windows operating system. Background A wiper is a type of malware with a single … [Read more...] about The Anatomy of Wiper Malware, Part 1: Common Techniques
Common Security Misconfigurations and Their Consequences
Everyone makes mistakes. That one sentence was drummed into me in my very first job in tech, and it has held true since then. In the cybersecurity world, misconfigurations can create exploitable issues that can haunt us later - so let's look at a few common security misconfigurations. The first one is development permissions that don't get changed when something goes live. For … [Read more...] about Common Security Misconfigurations and Their Consequences
The most common Fortnite scams
Fortnite is still one of the most played games in the world, with more than 350 million fans as of May 2020. Such a gathering cannot fail to attract parasites, however, so gamers need to beware. If you encounter one of these typical scamming tricks, run away! V-Bucks Fortnite is free to play, but players can spend real money on V-Bucks, its virtual currency, which users trade … [Read more...] about The most common Fortnite scams
What Cybersecurity and Traveling Have in Common
My favorite thing about my career in cybersecurity has been a constant opportunity to learn new topics. Cybersecurity weaves itself through every aspect of our lives: the phone in your pocket, the smart TV in your home, and on and on. And the idea that each of these devices allows me to gain new knowledge is fascinating. It can also be daunting when there is always so much to … [Read more...] about What Cybersecurity and Traveling Have in Common