Cyber Threats

Hacker in front of his computer performing a formjacking attack

Invisible Prying Eyes: Formjacking Goes Mainstream

March 8, 2019

With successful defenses against ransomware, and since cryptojacking has become less profitable with cryptocurrencies’ fall in value, formjacking has become the new avenue for online criminal activity. It’s easy to do, it’s scalable, and it’s hard to stop. Read More

Martial arts fighters simulating offensive cyber operations

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France Latest Nation to Acknowledge Offensive Cyber Operations

February 6, 2019

A fundamental shift from defensive to offensive cyber operations is now underway in order to deter cyber attacks, and the United States and its European ally France are at the forefront of this trend. Read More

Image of woman using credit card for online shopping representing the season for cyber attack

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Cyber Attack Season

November 25, 2016

In this second part of a two part series we will be taking a look at how online retailers are taking steps to mitigate against the almost inevitable threat to data from hackers that seems part and parcel of the holiday buying season. Read More

Man typing on a keyboard programming artificial intelligence posing the threat of AI to cybersecurity

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Does AI Pose More of a Threat to Cybersecurity Than We Think?

November 28, 2018

AI technology brings benefits and can just as easily be used for malicious ends. Today, both cybersecurity experts and cybercriminals are using AI. Could it pose more of a cybersecurity threat than we think? Read More

Image of hacked system showing WEF2019 report on global threat of cyber attacks

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WEF2019 Global Risk Report Ranks Cyber Attacks Among Most Likely Global Threats

January 29, 2019

WEF2019 global risk report has named cyber attacks and data breaches as the fourth and fifth most serious risks facing the world, and will do more damage than man-made environmental disasters. Read More

Man holding umbrella walking into a laptop with lightning on the screen showing how insurers have a role in tackling cyber threats

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How Insurers Can Tackle Cyber Threats in the Digital Age

March 27, 2019

Insurers have a vital role to play in inoculating organizations against potentially crippling attacks. With cyber insurance premiums forecast to reach $7.5 billion by 2020, how can insurers do their part to leverage this opportunity for the benefit of customers in today’s digital world? Read More

Car infotainment screen in modern car dashboard showing threat of vehicle hacking

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Vehicle Hacking – The New Data Security Threat

November 26, 2018

New vehicle hacking threat exploits Bluetooth connectivity and targets a car’s infotainment system to access stored contacts, call logs, text logs, and in some instances even full text messages without the user being aware. Read More

Woman buying tickets using iPad showing the new formjacking threat

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Formjacking Attacks Pose New Threat for Internet Users

March 1, 2019

According to a new report from security research firm Symantec, cyber criminals and other hacker syndicates are carrying out “formjacking” attacks at an increasing rate, making it one of the fastest growing forms of cyber attacks on the Internet right now. Read More

Downtown skyline of Seoul, South Korea with Seoul Tower showing the cyber attack on the South Korea defense agency

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Lessons for Organizations from the South Korea Defense Agency Cyber Attack

January 26, 2019

A major cyber attack on South Korea is usually not a stop-the-presses global news item; it's fairly routine for North Korea and China to make attempts. But what's interesting are the organizational failures that this cyber attack highlights. Read More

Rear View Of A Hacker Using Multiple Computers

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New Government Reports Shows Federal Agencies Facing Significant Cyber Security Risks

June 18, 2018

New report shows nearly 75 percent of U.S. federal agencies are still woefully unprepared and deemed to be “at risk” or “at high risk” of a cyber attack. Read More