At the time of writing, much of Europe and the U.S. is in the midst of a major heatwave, delivering record temperatures and concerns about climate change. Just as the heat is rising, so is the threat of cyberattacks. New data has emerged that reveals 2022 is looking like it could be the worst year ever for cybersecurity in terms of the volume and severity of attacks. How can organizations hope to...

In an increasingly collaborative work environment, it’s more important now than ever before that your organization has the highest level of visibility and control possible over its data. While knowing how to choose the right data security solutions such as managed file transfer, data classification, and more is a challenge in and of itself, the versatility of a Digital Rights Management tool like...

Bigger is often better. A bigger slice of pizza or a bigger paycheck sounds pretty nice. An extra-large data breach, not so much. Listing out the biggest data breaches of all time can be challenging, as the next big one could be right around the corner. At the time of this writing, reports are out that the Personally Identifiable Information (PII) of 1 billion people in China may have been exposed...

Fireworks lighting up the sky, the smell of backyard grills cranking out delicious food, and organizations reeling from massive global cyberattacks. Aaah….those not-so-sweet memories of that first weekend in July 2021, when hundreds of businesses were smacked with the financial, logistical, and reputational ramifications of ransomware attacks. While hardly shocking news anymore, the 2021...

June generally marks the start of summer, although anyone thinking the cyber criminals will take a few months off should probably think again. Not only has one of most sacred of summer institutions – Wimbledon – been subject to a threat, but fresh attacks and threats emerged all over the world. It’s clear that organizations must remain vigilant and ready no matter the season. But what can be done...

What is the Smominru Botnet? Though its origins date back to 2017, Smominru is a dangerous botnet that has been making headlines recently as it continues to spread, attacking targets in every industry. Smominru, which also operates under known variants like including Hexmen and Mykings, has infiltrated hundreds of thousands of machines, primarily attacking Windows servers. Smominru is not only...

Secure file sharing for banks has always been of utmost importance and is only gaining traction in the face of common cybersecurity threats and compliance requirements alike. Requirements like PCI DSS, GDPR, GLBA, and more can make processes more complicated, even as the safeguards outlined within them promote data security to protect both businesses and their clients in the face of cyber threats...

What is Ransomware? Let’s start with the basics. The simple definition of ransom is “a consideration paid or demanded for the release of someone or something from captivity.” Ransomware, then, is a way for bad actors to encrypt information and hold it ransom in exchange for money—typically untraceable bitcoin. There are four main ways that hackers target organizations and demand payment: Lockout...

If you work in cybersecurity, the chances are that you will have come across the phrase Zero Trust over the past few years. It’s become a real industry buzzword, but there is substance behind the noise on this occasion. To the outsider, it’s a term that is easy to misinterpret. It sounds draconian and severe and could be perceived as meaning the organization trusts no one when it comes to...

May’s ‘this month in cybersecurity ’ is somewhat of a ransomware news special. In addition to a ransomware attack on Costa Rica and the continued expansion of BlackByte, this month also marks the fifth anniversary of WannaCry, perhaps the most damaging malware attack the world has seen. Ransomware remains hugely prevalent, but is an attack likely to happen again on this scale? And if it did, how...

The last few years have seen a rise in stories about Ryuk, a powerful piece of ransomware that is best known for targeting healthcare institutions , but has also been attacking municipal governments, state courts, enterprises, and large universities, among others. Many of these organizations have paid hefty fees – between $100,00 and $500,000, payable in Bitcoin – to recover their files following...

The unwavering protection of personally identifiable information (PII) is the foundation upon which financial and banking organizations build their services and instill trust in customers. Achieving this requires credit unions and related companies to navigate a fine balance between stringent data security and business efficiency to meet customer needs and evolving compliance requirements...

Spring is the time of year when people start thinking about decluttering, cleaning, and readying themselves for the next season—spring cleaning. It's a tradition that dates back centuries, but it could also be applied to an organization's cybersecurity. There’s never a bad time to reflect on how best to keep your organization safe, especially given that there seems to have been no shortage of...

Secure Data Exchanges Don't Have to Sacrifice Efficiency Hitting “send” is as routine and frequent as sipping on coffee for many employees. And uploading a file to a third-party, vendor, or another colleague happens with that same automatic mind-set. Outside of the IT team, many employees don’t actually give a lot of thought to the journey of the data they are sending out. The value of the data...

With dozens of file transfer protocols to choose from, how do you know which is the best for your business? Some file transfer protocol specifications are set by trading partners – method, format, and security requirements – while others are set by internal requirements. Discover the top secure file transfer methods, and how they stack up against one another in this blog. Your Comprehensive File...

Whether your employees are headed back to the office enthusiastically, with a bit of dread, or a mix of emotions, they’ll bring with them more than just their laptops, lunches, and stories from their work-from-home days upon their return. They’ll also potentially be bringing along some data security risks. While risks around unauthorized file sharing, virus prevention, and more, might be similar...

Cybersecurity for Government is Crucial In these trying times government agencies everywhere must be resilient when it comes to cybersecurity. Cyber resilience is an organization’s ability to prepare for, respond to, and recover from cyber threats. A cyber-resilient organization can adequately adapt to known and unknown crises, threats, adversities, and challenges. Resiliency is an absolute...

Supply chain attacks are one of the fastest-growing cyber risks that organizations face in 2022, and when it comes to supply chain risk management, organizations in every industry should pay attention. There have always been efforts to help organizations understand and mitigate risks related to supply chain, and recent initiatives, including the U.S.’s Executive Order on Improving the Nation’s...