Phishing hackers have struck again; this time, US retail brand, Bed, Bath & Beyond has fallen prey to the attack. Only a few details are available to the broader public; however, there is much more than meets the eye.
As an entrepreneur, you're well aware of how devastating ransomware attacks can be. And as the frequency and magnitude of such attacks are constantly on the rise, devising a formidable plan to protect your startup from a ransomware attack is imperative. According to CrowdStrike 2022 Global Threat Report, there has been an 82% YoY increase in ransomware-related data leaks in 2021. What's more? According to Statista, there were 623.3 million ransomware attacks worldwide in 2021.
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As energy and utilities companies strive to use the edge to innovate new solutions for delivering more efficient and resilient services, cybersecurity risks to carrying out those business missions loom large. Ransomware attackers and other cybercriminals have increasingly found energy and utilities organizations a profitable target, lobbying high-profile attacks in the last few years that have threatened safety and uptime in the process.
Telework has become a mainstay, and with it, so has employee reliance on personal mobile devices. These devices are difficult to monitor and keep up to date, presenting a unique security challenge for U.S. local, state, and federal government organizations.
Supply chain attacks have been on the rise in the last few years, rapidly becoming one of the most dangerous security threats. This article highlights some of the most noteworthy supply chain incidents observed in 2022.
