How to strengthen the human element of cybersecurity

Image: Unsplash The best defense against cyberattacks is not technological cybersecurity solutions but the strengthening of the human element, Perry Carpenter—cybersecurity veteran, author and chief evangelist-security officer for KnowBe4, said.…

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Seaborgium targets sensitive industries in several countries

Image: Adobe Stock New research from Microsoft Threat Intelligence Center (MSTIC) sheds light on a cyberespionage threat actor known as Seaborgium. Who is Seaborgium? Must-read security coverage Seaborgium is a…

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Russia’s Shuckworm cyber group launching ongoing attacks on Ukraine

Malware downloading data logging and other espionage tools aimed at Ukrainian organizations. Image: Adobe Stock The Russia-linked cyber group Shuckworm is continuing to target Ukrainian organizations with infostealing malware. According…

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How credential phishing attacks threaten a host of industries and organizations

The first half of 2022 saw a 48% increase in email attacks from the previous six months, with almost 70% of them containing a credential phishing link, says Abnormal Security.…

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Consumers benefit from virtual experiences but are concerned about tech fatigue and security

Image: Adobe Stock People are resilient and have gained mastery over their digital lives, optimizing the devices they use and adjusting the balance between their virtual and physical worlds. But…

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