In the span of only four months, four large Android malware families were spread via Google Play, resulting in 300.000+ infections via multiple dropper apps, according to ThreatFabric research.
Although cybercriminals will always try to adapt to new security measures and insert themselves in the middle of a financial transaction, financial firms can prevent cyberattacks by using fingerprint, facial recognition, and other verification methods that cannot be stolen or faked.
Security talks to Chris Hass, former Department of Defense cybersecurity analyst, about why companies shouldn't rely on cyber insurance and what can be done to prepare instead.
The new realities of communicating in the remote work environment have led to a whole new set of challenges. Initiatives related to protecting users on virtual meeting tools should be at the forefront of every government’s cybersecurity agenda.
A new IEEE study covers the most important technologies in 2022, industries most impacted by technology in the year ahead, and technology trends through the next decade.
Security talks to Jann Yogman, who has written and produced comedy for Michael J. Fox, Dana Carvey and Conan O'Brien during his career. Yogman brought his comedy skills to Mimecast to help out with cybersecurity awareness training, structuring the program like seasons of a situation comedy, with actual comedic actors playing repeating characters.
Security awareness should be an ongoing campaign, not just an event. That campaign, just like any marketing campaign, starts with a thorough understanding of the target audience — the people you wish to influence to adapt security best practices.
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency
and the Federal Bureau of Investigation are reminding critical infrastructure partners to stay vigilant against threats during holidays and weekends.
By shifting to data-centric zero trust with innovative solutions that integrate enhanced levels of control to data security, organizations can boost their ability to prevent breaches, defend against attacks, and combat increasingly sophisticated cybercriminal enterprises.
