Recent ransomware attacks define the malware's new age

APIs are becoming a major target for credential stuffing attacks

How do you calculate cybersecurity ROI?

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Recent ransomware attacks define the malware's new age

By 2018, the ransomware boom seemed to have peaked. But over the past 24 months, shifts in hacker tactics have resulted in a resurgence of ransomware attacks.

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APIs are becoming a major target for credential stuffing attacks

New research shows that attackers use APIs to automate credential stuffing attacks. The financial sector is particularly vulnerable.

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How to set up your network to prevent data loss

Critical data is at risk from both insider and external threats. Here's how to configure your Windows network for data loss prevention (DLP).

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Lack of firmware validation for computer peripherals enables highly persistent attacks

Vulnerabilities in unvalidated peripheral firmware such as WiFi adapters, cameras, and network interface controllers give attackers control over systems.

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12 hottest new cybersecurity startups at RSA 2020

Cybersecurity startup companies use the RSA Conference to make their public debut and showcase their products. These are some of the more interesting startups coming out of stealth.

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IT Salary Survey 2020: The results are in

Insider Pro reveals the current salaries for dozens of tech titles, details about IT workers' top concerns, the state of the tech hiring and the tech specialties raking in the biggest compensation.

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5 things you should know about cybersecurity insurance

Understanding what it can and can't do for your business is critical to getting the most out of a cyber insurance policy.

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The CSO's playbook for forging board relationships

Security is a board-level concern, but many aren’t confident they have the information and processes to provide effective governance. This nine-point plan will help you cement your role as a trusted advisor.

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How do you calculate cybersecurity ROI?

In today’s business landscape, the right metric is to get a return on investment. The best measures to evaluate this could be quantitative as well as qualitative. Both are linked to revenue growth directly or indirectly but use...

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The CSO guide to top security conferences, 2020

CSO Online’s calendar of upcoming security conferences makes it easy to find the events that matter the most to you.

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What is phishing? How this cyber attack works and how to prevent it

Phishing is a method of trying to gather personal information using deceptive e-mails and websites. Here's what you need to know about this venerable, but increasingly sophisticated, form of cyber attack.

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The 25 worst passwords of 2019, and 8 tips for improving password security

Blacklist these 25 passwords now and use these tips to improve enterprise password security.

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DDoS explained: How distributed denial of service attacks are evolving

A distributed denial of service (DDoS) attack is when attackers attempt to make it impossible for a service to be delivered, typically by drowning a system with requests for data. They have been part of the criminal toolbox for twenty...

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India’s C-Suite exploring deception technology to fight cyber crime

In the maze of network security, it’s imperative to block all the entrants to make it inescapable for the attackers. Tech leaders in India are warming up to the benefits of deception technology to strengthen their security posture in...

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The OPM hack explained: Bad security practices meet China's Captain America

How the OPM hack happened, the technical details, and a timeline of the infiltration and response.

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