Ransomware Increasingly Used for Targeted Attacks
The latest ESET Threat Report reveals that cybercriminals specialized in 2020: ransomware attacks are now deployed for targeted assaults against enterprises - and their …
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Tobias Massow
Tobias Massow is Managing Director of Evernine Media GmbH and publisher of SecurityToday. He oversees the strategic direction of the magazine and the entire MBF Media network.
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Home Office Security Gap – Tracking Cybercriminals
ESET has released its Threat Report for Q3 2020. The findings reveal that cybercriminals are intensifying their attacks on remote workers. The report documents …
Cloud Technologies Increase Attack Risk for Enterprises
Experts from IT security consultancy Trend Micro have uncovered a new threat: Cybercriminals are leveraging cloud services and technologies to accelerate attacks against enterprises …
Cybersecurity vs. Network Security – What’s the Difference?
Network security focuses on data in motion - data traversing a network. Cybersecurity, by contrast, protects stored data - data at rest. Companies across …
Keep Your Home Office IoT Devices Secure with These Tips
Many employees have adapted to the new world of work, embracing remote and hybrid models. Standard office tools are easy to use from home …
These 5 Threats Internet Users Fear
According to a Bitkom study, the majority of internet users feel threatened by cybercrime. From malware, online banking fraud, and hate speech - there are ways to stay …
Holistic Identity Requirements: Auth0 Marketplace
Auth0 - the identity platform provider for application teams - launched the Auth0 Marketplace for holistic identity requirements on September 24. The Identity Hub …
These Tips Protect You from Smartphone Security Vulnerabilities While Traveling
Many have already left for vacation - and more will soon follow. Yet travelers often forget that their smartphone accompanies them everywhere. Security risks …
Top 5 Data Protection Risks for Enterprises
The World Economic Forum has intensified its focus on corporate data protection, driven in part by remote-work policies. The collapse of the EU-US Privacy …
Healthcare: How a Data Protection Coordinator Makes Your Organization More Secure
Data protection is particularly critical in healthcare. The EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) continues to pose major challenges for companies in the sector. …
How Retailers Can Protect Themselves from Cybercriminals
Cyberattacks can drive e-commerce businesses into ruin. But how can you defend yourself? Here’s how to fight back against identity theft, fake vouchers, and other …
Privacy Shield: Data Transfers to the US Declared Invalid
Until recently, there was an agreement in place governing the transfer of personal data to the United States that provided adequate safeguards under the …
Three Essential Measures for Your IT Security
Environments are growing increasingly complex - meaning greater security challenges for IT teams. The following tips can significantly improve your overall security posture. Many …
Cyberattacks: New Security Vulnerabilities Emerge from Remote Work
The coronavirus crisis is forcing more and more people to work from home. Early consequences of this lightning-fast digital transformation are already apparent - …
The Cloud Demands New Security Measures
Using virtual storage clouds in enterprises has already proven its value. Yet cloud infrastructure still harbors security gaps that can pose a massive challenge …
Cyberattacks: Companies Need a Paradigm Shift
Many companies simply lack the necessary awareness to recognize the threats they face. To ensure secure operations, businesses must redefine their processes and governance …
Qualified Staff: Your Most Important Security Measure
Employee expertise determines a company’s security posture. As a study by the German digital association Bitkom reveals, qualified IT security specialists are essential for …
NFON Patches Security Vulnerability in Yealink Phones
Security vulnerabilities in the auto-provisioning feature of certain Yealink IP phones were already identified in November 2019. According to c’t magazine, the major Chinese …
Siemens & Auth0: Why the Conglomerate Is Now Betting on Login Services
To streamline onboarding for business and end customers, the Siemens Group will now centralize its login services worldwide using Auth0, the identity platform for …
How Trend Micro Is Making the Industry Safer
The results of a six-month investigation by Trend Micro offer compelling insights! A honeypot designed to mimic an industrial factory successfully intercepted numerous attacks …
