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Gigabud and Spynote

Global malware campaign puts smartphones and bank accounts at risk

27. September, 2024 - 06:09

Zimperium has published new findings on a security-critical malware campaign that combines features of two malicious programs. Zimperium researchers’ research shows that both Gigabud and Spynote samples are currently being distributed via domains with similar structures and subdomains.

Automated API abuse by bots

Vulnerable APIs and bot attacks cost companies up to 186 billion US dollars a year

24. September, 2024 - 07:16

Thales publishes the report “Economic Impact of API and Bot Attacks”. Analysis of cybersecurity incidents reveals the rising global cost of insecure APIs and automated bot abuse, two security threats that are increasingly interconnected and widespread.

Guide for more safety

Mastering the IT Bermuda Triangle: cyberattacks, outages, EU regulations

16. September, 2024 - 06:13

CIOs and CISOs are coming under pressure from various directions. Mark Molyneux, EMEA CTO at Cohesity, provides recommendations in a guide on how companies can meet the following challenges.

Offline calculator

Air-gapped computers are also hackable

13. September, 2024 - 10:24

Experts at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev have hacked offline computers – i.e. systems that are not connected to a network such as the Internet.

Increase API security

Attention Holidaymakers: All Tour Operators Affected by Cyber Attacks

13. September, 2024 - 07:46

Cequence publishes explosive new data regarding the security of tour operator and hotel industry websites. Cybercriminals are increasingly using the increased traffic during the vacation season as a cover for their attacks.

New cyber threat

Misuse of scheduled tasks in Windows systems

12. September, 2024 - 09:22

A new threat to IT security is emerging in the current threat landscape. Cybercriminals are increasingly resorting to the widespread but often overlooked function of scheduled tasks in Windows to carry out malicious activities undetected.

Sensitive data disclosed

Data leak puts 14,000 healthcare professionals in the USA at risk

12. September, 2024 - 06:15

A massive data leak at a Florida-based recruitment agency has affected thousands of hospitals and medical professionals.

Statement

The long road to recovery after a ransomware attack

09. September, 2024 - 05:57

When it comes to the duration of a ransomware attack and the subsequent recovery process, the numbers are staggering and vary widely. This is partly due to the fact that there is no single source that summarizes all the information in a uniform way.

Study on cyber security in companies

Cyberattacks on executives on the rise

04. September, 2024 - 12:57

In today’s digitally networked world, companies are increasingly the target of cyber attacks. Attackers are primarily targeting managers, who are a particularly attractive target group due to their access to sensitive data and extensive rights within IT systems.

Onapsis study

ERP systems affected in 9 out of 10 ransomware attacks

28. August, 2024 - 05:35

Onapsis publishes its new study “ERP security in times of AI-supported ransomware”. The results are based on a survey of 500 cybersecurity decision-makers in companies with 500 or more employees in the DACH region and the UK.