

John P. Mello Jr.
Contributor
John Mello writes on technology and cyber security for a number of online publications and is former managing editor of the Boston Business Journal and Boston Phoenix. Disclosure: He also writes for Hewlett-Packad's marketing website TechBeacon.

How 2023 cybersecurity budget allocations are shaping up
Security spending is not expected to slow much next year as organizations look to improve cloud defenses, rely more on MSSPs.

Universal database of device vulnerability information launched
DeviceTotal's new repository includes security data for all devices on the market with the aim to better mitigate vulnerabilities.

Network mistakes, misconfigurations cost companies millions
Titania research pegs losses from misconfigurations at average of 9% of annual revenue.

Attacks using Office macros decline in wake of Microsoft action
Researchers see 66% decline in attacks over eight months since Microsoft turned off macros by default.

Cybercrime escalates as barriers to entry crumble
New report by HP Wolf Security focuses on current and future malicious activity trends in the cybercrime underground.

Deloitte expands its managed XDR platform
New additions beef up intelligence gathering, threat hunting, and mobile device security.

Orca adds detection and response capabilities to its agentless cloud security solution
New feature gives users full visibility into cloud environments to thwart workload and non-workload attacks.

Passwordless company claims to offer better password security solution
Stytch's business is getting rid of passwords so why is it trying to "modernize" their use?

New Flashpoint offering automates incident response workflows
Low-code platform enables security teams to build security workflows with drop-and-drag ease.

Feds wave red flag over Maui ransomware
Malware with manual twist and North Korean connection poses threat to healthcare providers.

Splashtop teams with Acronis for remote security support
Scalable offering claims to allow security-focused technicians to troubleshoot problems without leaving Acronis console.