The number of ransomware attacks around the world increased by 73% in 2023, according to a new report by the Institute for Security and Technology’s Ransomware Task Force (RTF). These attacks opportunistically target organizations across all industries, but the hardest-hit sectors over the past two years have been construction, hospitals and health care, government, IT services and consulting, and financial services.

The OWASP Top Ten lists have been the cornerstone for application security best practices for over two decades. The 2019 list was the first edition of the OWASP API Security Top 10. The latest, OWASP API Security Top 10 2023, gives our security and engineering teams a glimpse of attack vectors that are becoming more common. With that in mind, it also helps our security teams to ensure that they have adequate coverage for security testing.

On September 26, 2024, security researcher Simone Margaritellidisclosed the details of four OpenPrinting Common UNIX Printing System (CUPS) vulnerabilities, that, when chained together, can allow malicious actors to launch remote code execution (RCE) attacks on vulnerable systems. CUPS is a widely used, open-source printing system that supports Linux and other Unix-like operating systems. It also supports ChromeOS and macOS.

In social engineering attacks like smishing and phishing, the mind is the real target. How often do we quickly glance at a text or email and click without a second thought about its origins? Scammers know this, so they prey on the urgency conveyed in the convincing messages sent to your valued customers and unprepared coworkers. Opportunistic scammers send 3.4 billion spam emails daily.

You can ensure data integrity in your organization by enabling data encryption, investing in a password manager, regularly backing up your data and implementing strict access controls. Data integrity ensures that your data is accurate and complete, meaning it hasn’t been changed, removed or stolen by an unauthorized user. Continue reading to learn why data integrity is important and how your organization can ensure your data is accurate, complete and consistent.

In the world of security, every second counts. A shorter mean time to detect (MTTD) translates to less damage, increased customer trust, and a greater likelihood of securing cybersecurity support. An important factor in achieving this rapid response is the power of an intuitive and user-friendly interface.