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Law Firms – Managing Cyber-Risk For Long-Term Remote Working
When the UK first locked down in March last year, even law firms with a deeply rooted culture of presenteeism had no choice but to adapt quickly to remote working. Concerns that people might be less productive or ‘available’ at home were overshadowed by the unfolding...
Cybersecurity is top priority for enterprises as they shift to digital-first operating models
90% of enterprises are yet to achieve their digital-first goals with 49% admitting that cybersecurity is the top most priority for their business, a Tata Communications report reveals. It also brings to light, 45% of enterprises lost productivity during the crisis due...
Phishing attacks increase in H1 2021, sharp jump in crypto attacks
Overall, the first half of 2021 shows a 22 percent increase in the volume of phishing attacks over the same time period last year, PhishLabs reveals. Notably, however, phishing volume in June dipped dramatically for the first time in six months, immediately following...
INTERPOL issues global alert as fraudsters target governments with COVID-19 vaccine scams
LYON, France – INTERPOL has issued a global alert for organized crime groups attempting to defraud governments with fake offers to sell COVID-19 vaccines. The warning follows some 60 cases in 40 countries around the world where individuals in health ministries and...
Are evolving ransomware attack patterns harder to deter?
Ransomware attack patterns affecting organizations can often be difficult to discover, as they continue to evolve. In the past, cybercriminals would often target the same entry points in an organization and try to infiltrate it with malware. Today, the attack pattern...
Digital fraud attempts on the rise: Gaming, travel and leisure most targeted
As the prevalence of digital fraud attempts on businesses and consumers continues to rise, TransUnion’s analysis found that fraudsters are re-focusing their efforts from financial services to the travel and leisure and gaming industries. Across industries, the rate of...
How to Prevent Ransomware Attacks: Top Nine Things to Keep in Mind
Ransomware attacks have become a massive problem for almost every industry and every organization size. In the U.S., federal officials have called it one of the biggest threats currently facing the nation. During the last year, criminals have attacked schools,...
Russian intelligence services are colluding with ransomware gangs, report
Researchers at Analyst1have found a custom espionage malware that enables hackers to harvest keystrokes and confidential documents for espionage purposes Russian intelligence services are collaborating with notorious ransomware groups in a bid to compromise US...
What Are Decentralized VPNs?
Decentralized VPNs might be the latest way in which we can stay safe on the web—and are even touted as a way in which we can change the way the internet works. But what are these services exactly, and how do they work? Regular VPN vs. Decentralized VPN We’ll explain...
Ransomware runs rampant, so how can you combat this threat?
The infosec community has long been warning that ransomware has the potential to grow into the number one cyberthreat for business. However, since ransom demands were low and malware distribution was a lot less effective a few years ago, many organizations paid those...