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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.

Goes faster than you think

Zero Trust: 3 concrete examples

10. September, 2024 - 14:32

With modern IT security technologies, companies can quickly implement Zero Trust solutions. Three examples show how they enable their employees to safely access cloud applications and company-owned applications from anywhere and surf the web without risk.

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.

What to do if data has been published on the dark web?

Dark web monitoring: proactive protection against cyber attacks

04. September, 2024 - 08:41

Sensitive personal or company data is increasingly ending up in the dark corners of the internet, where it can be exploited by hackers. Dark Web Monitoring offers IT managers an early warning system for data leaks and helps them to detect data breaches in good time and take countermeasures.

Study

Skills shortage exacerbates cyber risks in Germany and EMEA

04. September, 2024 - 06:13

Fortinet has published its 2024 Global Cybersecurity Skills Gap Report published. The report highlights the ongoing challenges of the global cybersecurity skills shortage.

Inclusion of esports in the Olympic Games

Cyber threats jeopardize the integrity of esports tournaments

28. August, 2024 - 06:29

Check Point dedicated itself to a video game theme to coincide with Gamescom in Germany with over 320,000 visitors.

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.

NIS2 and Co.

IT security 2024: navigating the EU legal maze

27. August, 2024 - 03:07

Companies are currently facing a wave of new regulations in the area of IT security. These developments are a reaction to the increasing threats posed by cyber attacks and the growing importance of securing networks and infrastructures.