Attackers target exposed API endpoints to facilitate DDoS attacks and mine cryptocurrencies

June 26, 2020

Malicious actors are taking advantage of the opportunity to target exposed API endpoints and craft malware-infested images to facilitate distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks and mine cryptocurrencies.

Cryptocurrency Crime for 2019 Cost $4.4 Billion

December 2, 2019

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Cryptocurrency theft and scams stands at $4.4 billion, the lowest it has been in two years, according to the Cryptocurrency Anti-Money Laundering Report.

50% of Companies Face Cyber-Attacks Motivated by Ransom

January 16, 2018

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The percentage of companies reporting financially motivated cyber-attacks has doubled over the past two years, with 50% of surveyed companies experiencing a cyber-attack motivated by ransom in the past year.

More Than Half of American Consumers to Abandon Cash by 2020

September 15, 2017

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Americans are getting ready for a cash-free existence, says a new report.

Another Growing Issue for CSOs and CISOs

Kevin Coleman

September 30, 2016

A heads-up to CSOs and CISOs. The ability for you to keep up with the continued evolution and introduction of new technologies has been a challenge for years, and it won't end soon.

ON DEMAND: DevSecOps creates an environment of shared responsibility for security, where AppSec and development teams become more collaborative. With the right training and tools, developers can become more hands-on with security and, with that upskilling, stand out among their peers... however, they need the security specialists on-side, factoring them into securing code from the start and championing this mindset across the company.

ON DEMAND: The insider threat—consisting of scores of different types of crimes and incidents—is a scourge even during the best of times. But the chaos, instability and desperation that characterize crises also catalyze both intentional and unwitting insider attacks. Learn how your workers, contractors, volunteers and partners are exploiting the dislocation caused by today's climate of Coronavirus, unemployment, disinformation and social unrest.

Security Magazine

2020 September

This month in Security magazine, we bring you our 2020 Most Influential People in Security annual report, where we highlight 22 industry leaders, their path to security, careers, goals and guidance for future security professionals. Industry experts discuss the evolution of ransomware, houses of worship security, cybersecurity standards, security careers in investigations and the unifying power of security. Diane Ritchey, past Editor-in-Chief, says goodbye and thank you to our readers.

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