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Defense-in-depth protects against known and unknown cyber threats

February 1, 2023

Addressing the challenges of web app cyberattacks means combining isolation-based protection with detection-based response, right from the start.

Russian APT groups continue attacks with wipers and ransomware

Security Staff

January 31, 2023

In the last quarter of 2022, Russia-aligned APT groups targeted Ukraine with destructive wipers and ransomware, says an APT Activity Report by ESET.

US DOJ busts ransomware hive, saves victims $130 million in ransom

Joy LePree Anderson

January 27, 2023

US DOJ announced the infiltration of the Hive ransomware group that has targeted more than 1,500 victims in more than 80 countries around the world.

Initial access in cyberattacks: Common adversary methods and mitigation strategies

Chris Ballod Thomas Brittain Jessica Venturo

January 11, 2022

Investigate the three common methods for initial access in cyberattacks and how best to mitigate cyber threats to an organization.

Mass Attacks in 2017 Chart - Security Magazine

28 Mass Attacks Occurred in 2017

May 1, 2018

There were 28 mass attacks (during which three or more persons were harmed) carried out in public places within the U.S. in 2017. The attacks resulted in losses of 147 lives, with nearly 700 others injured.

Secret Service Report Details Themes Among Mass Attackers

March 29, 2018

There were 23 mass attacks on US soil last year that resulted in 147 deaths, nearly 700 injuries, says a new Secret Service report.

Top 3 Considerations for Selecting the Right Perimeter Security Solution

Scott Espensen

December 12, 2017

In the United States, as well as internationally, vehicle ramming attacks continue to rise. As of early October 2017, there had been a minimum of seven major attacks worldwide resulting in 24 people dead and another 153 injured. As a result of this recent trend, there is an increased interest in perimeter security for different applications beyond traditional government and military operations.

Microsoft Announces New Cybersecurity Center in Mexico

March 1, 2017

Microsoft announced the opening of a new cybersecurity center in Mexico.

Paris Attacks and ISIS in the Family

Dean C. Alexander

November 19, 2015

Last week’s horrific Islamic State-linked terrorist attacks in Paris illustrate another troubling phenomenon: family-affiliated terrorist activities occurring globally.

Sony Network Hacked, Executive's Flight Grounded After Threats

August 26, 2014

A Twitter user both claimed responsibility for the denial-of-service attack against Sony's PlayStation Network and also suggested there was a bomb on-board Sony executive John Smedley's American Airlines flight.