Over the last 10 years, we have witnessed massive changes in the embedded Industrial Control Systems (ICS), Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), DCS and Physical Security (CCTV, access controls and alarms) sectors, with the adoption of IP-capable technologies through the Internet of Things (IoT) and now the Internet of Everything (IoE). However, the mindset…
Some small e-commerce website operators may think their relative obscurity offers protection, but the fact is that SMBs are especially vulnerable to cyberattacks and malware. “Very often small businesses don’t feel vulnerable to cyberthreats because they assume cybercriminals prefer to launch attacks on large companies,” said Stephanie Weagle, VP of Corero. “On the contrary, cybercriminals have…
With dozens of breaches and millions left violated, 2017 has witnessed a historic amount of hacking. This year has been stained with numerous hacking incidents, including WannaCry, Petya and Cloudbleed. Of these many cases, the Equifax data breach can be crowned the most significant hack of the year, having exposed the personal data of nearly…
Cyber Warfare Cyberwarfare is computer- or network-based conflict involving politically motivated attacks by a nation-state on another nation-state. In these types of attacks, nation-state actors attempt to disrupt the activities of organizations or nation-states, especially for strategic or military purposes and cyberespionage. Although cyberwarfare generally refers to cyberattacks perpetrated by one nation-state on another, it…
Many of today’s cyber criminals have their sights set on money. And they essentially take three approaches to achieving their goal. They conduct surveillance operations to systematically obtain valuable information from companies, they steal customer and credit-card data, and they blackmail companies by threatening to disrupt their business operations. Research results, for example, can be…
Tens of millions of fake accounts infest the world’s social media platforms. Is one of those fake accounts impersonating you? In a recent article, The New York Times detailed a global black market in stolen social identities. These stolen identities — names, pictures, hometowns, and other personal information ripped from real peoples’ social media profiles — are…
Hackers are constantly finding new targets and refining the tools they use to break through cyberdefenses. The following are some significant threats to look out for this year. More huge data breaches The cyberattack on the Equifax credit reporting agency in 2017, which led to the theft of Social Security numbers, birth dates, and other…
Identity theft occurs when someone gains unauthorized access to your personally identifying information – such as your name, Social Security Number (SSN), or bank account information – and uses it to commit fraud or other crimes. The crimes that an identity thief is able to commit with your personal information range from applying for a…
A new study from The Internet Society shows what influencers around the world expect (and fear) about the future social, business and regulatory impact on cyber security. The world is changing, and with it so is the internet. Or perhaps it’s the other way around. The internet continues to create new business and social opportunities…
Identity theft is the fastest-growing crime in the United States. In 2013, someone became a victim of identity fraud every two minutes, totaling 13.1 million people. The cost of cleanup is, on average, $500 per person. Amy Krebs describes what it feels like to become a victim. Is it okay to publish your name? Yes. You might think, ‘She’s…