In the past decade we have seen cybersecurity companies releasing new products under the category of “deception technology.” For industry veterans, these solutions sound a lot like honeypots. Honeypots are in fact an early form of deception technology, back before there was a category name for it. Honeypots and deception technology appliances share the same […]
Something unexpected is happening to ransomware statistics: for the first time since anyone can remember, the volume of attacks seems to be dropping quarter-over-quarter. The evidence for this phenomenon includes a report from security company SonicWall, which recorded 236.1 million global ransomware attempts in the first half of 2022, a 23% drop compared to the […]
Colleges and universities service a diverse group of information technology customers. Those customers generally fall into three distinct groups composed of faculty, staff, and students. Because of the nature of the services these institutions provide, they are held accountable in meeting requirements associated with a variety of laws, regulations, and standards. As a consequence, security […]
Attackers have increased their attacks against Linux-based devices over the past year, taking advantage of several key factors. From general complacency to the hyperconnectivity of the public cloud or Internet of Things (IoT) devices, it has become easier to initiate an attack against Linux infrastructures. That’s why it’s crucial for Linux administrators and users to […]
There has been a lot of media attention concerning the recent Microsoft Exchange server vulnerabilities that cybercriminals are exploiting to execute their malicious ransomware attacks. As a result, many organizations still holding on to their on-premises email infrastructure environments are considering migrating to Microsoft 365 (formerly known as Office 365) to lessen their risk exposure. […]
The FBI released a FLASH alert in April 2022 concerning BlackCat Ransomware. Between November 2021 and March 2022, the ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) variant encrypted the networks of at least 60 entities worldwide. The FBI warned that the group behind the malware, also known as ALPHV, is highly experienced with ransomware variations and customarily requests ransom payment […]
