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US ranked 3rd largest cyberattack target, following Russia & Ukraine

March 16, 2022

As of March 15th, the United States was ranked third when it comes to being the target of cyberattacks, with 7% of global cyber threats targeting users in the country. The U.S. ranks behind Russia and Ukraine.

91.5% of malware arrived over encrypted connections

Maria Henriquez

October 4, 2021

New research also shows dramatic increases in fileless malware, malware detections per appliance, and booming network and ransomware attacks.

Cybercrime hurts some population groups more than others

Madeline Lauver

September 30, 2021

A new survey of 5,000 internet users around the globe reveals disparities between demographic groups when it comes to internet safety and privacy.

A vulnerable internet needs global standards and security

Mike MacDonald

April 2, 2021

For a loosely connected, globally distributed system with no central governing authority, the Internet is remarkably dependable. Robust enough to cope with the unexpected, it features back-up capabilities ranging from redundant network paths to virtual servers that compensate for physical hardware failures.

Center for Internet Security: Top 10 malware in September 2020

October 22, 2020

According to the Center for Internet Security (CIS), in September 2020, three malware returned to the Top 10: CoinMiner, CryptoWall, and Emotet. The Top 10 Malware variants composed 87% of Total Malware activity in September 2020, up from 78% in August 2020.

Address bar spoofing vulnerabilities disclosed by security researchers

October 21, 2020

Rapid 7 has disclosed a set of address bar spoofing vulnerabilities that affect a number of mobile browsers, ranging from the more common browsers, like Apple Safari and Opera Touch, to the less common, like Bolt Browser and RITS Browser. The announcement is a coordinated vulnerability disclosure publication with security researcher, Rafay Baloch.

MS-ISAC, DNG-ISAC sign MOU for improved cybersecurity

September 9, 2020

The Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center (MS-ISAC) and the Downstream Natural Gas Information Sharing and Analysis Center (DNG-ISAC) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to share cyber threat information that will enable stronger protection for both sectors.

Security of the internet is improving, but there is work to be done

July 24, 2020

A new Rapid7 research found that the security of the internet overall is improving. The number of insecure services such as SMB, Telnet, rsync, and the core email protocols, decreased from the levels seen in 2019. However, vulnerabilities and exposures still plague the modern internet even with the increasing adoption of more secure alternatives to insecure protocols, like Secure Shell (SSH) and DNS-over-TLS (DoT).

The Expanding COVID Attack Surface

How We Can Come Together to Defend Against Cyberattacks to Emerge Stronger

Tom Patterson

May 28, 2020

COVID-19 is a killer virus, with deadly outcomes every day that are profoundly impacting lives, economies and futures.

Most Tech-Savvy Americans Have Worst Online Safety Habits

May 26, 2020

A new survey says that a vast majority of Americans say they value online safety, but many have habits that compromise the safety of their data and various online accounts—especially the tech-savvy younger generations who grew up during and after the internet revolution.