The Gen Threat Report, formerly known as the Avast Threat Report, has revealed a 100% increase in ransomware activity for the US, UK, and Canada; 66% in Australia; and a whopping 379% in India.

Initial Access Brokers (IABs) are threat actors who infiltrate networks, systems, or organizations and sell this unauthorized access to other malicious actors. Instead of executing the entire cyberattack, IABs focus on the initial breach and monetize it by selling access to compromised systems. They assist ransomware operations, particularly RaaS schemes, by streamlining attacks and reducing workload at the start.

According to Dimension Market Research, the global Application Security Market size is projected to “reach USD $9.6 billion by 2024 and is further anticipated to reach USD $47.3 billion by 2033 at a CAGR of 19.4%.” However, companies confront extensive barriers when developing reliable application security programs.

When intruders want to break into an establishment, they look for an opening. An open port is one of the openings that a hacker or threat actor looks for to access a digital network. That open port may be on a firewall, a server, or any network-connected computing device. Just as a single unlocked door can jeopardize your privacy and grant access to a physical building, a single open port can provide a point for hackers to breach your systems, exposing you to their malicious intents.

Think about how many employees work at your organization. Now think about how many sensitive files each one can access. A single compromised user account could lead to an extortion scam, a ransomware attack, or even a data breach. If you haven’t reviewed your account takeover protection protocols in a while, now is the time. Account takeover (ATO) protection is not a single countermeasure, but rather a whole set of cybersecurity measures.

Most modern organizations run on SaaS applications, and many use them to store sensitive data. The global SaaS market reached a total value of $206 billion in 2023, and is expected to climb to $247 billion by the end of 2024. Organizations must employ a complex system of practices to keep their SaaS apps secure and their data safe. Because SaaS apps are delivered through the cloud, they must be managed and secured differently than other types of software.

Today, cyberattacks are no longer a matter of if, but when. Spotting malicious actors before they can do damage requires a proactive approach. One effective strategy is to use honey tokens. This article explains what honey tokens are and how Netwrix Threat Manager enables organizations to easily create and use them to gain the threat intelligence they need to shut down attacks and improve their security posture.

90% of businesses around the world use Active Directory as their primary Directory Service. It plays an essential role in the identity and access management of large enterprises. In the past few years, attacks on Active Directory have soared. This is because it is a central platform where all the identities and accesses of employees are hosted, making it the keys to your enterprise.

In a recent cybersecurity development, eight vulnerabilities have been identified in Microsoft applications for macOS. These flaws could potentially allow attackers to gain elevated privileges or access sensitive data by bypassing the operating system’s permissions-based security model. This blog delves into the nature of these vulnerabilities, their potential impact, and the steps that can be taken to mitigate the risks.

In today's digital age, web applications are the backbone of many businesses, supporting and managing a vast array of sensitive information, from personal details and financial records to critical business data. When we think about any company that we want to know more about, the most common question is: “what is their website”? But web applications are not just about traditional websites, they encompass far more than just the pages you go to when browsing the Internet.