Occasionally, you get exposed to something so logical that you literally take pause and smile quizzically asking yourself “Why didn’t I think of this before?”

How would you feel about your home security system if it only checked to see if your doors and windows were locked periodically? This security system would provide great visualizations of your house and how a criminal could get from one room to another, ultimately reaching one of your prized possessions, like a safe. However, it doesn’t have cameras on your doorbell or windows to alert you in real time when someone suspicious was approaching, or worse, trying to break into your house.

Generative AI has exploded in popularity across many industries. While this technology has many benefits, it also raises some unique cybersecurity concerns. Securing AI must be a top priority for organizations as they rush to implement these tools. The use of generative AI in manufacturing poses particular challenges. Over one-third of manufacturers plan to invest in this technology, making it the industry's fourth most common strategic business change.

Active Directory (AD) is the cornerstone of any on-premises or hybrid Microsoft environment. It stores information about users, computers and other objects, and provides vital services that enable employees to be productive and business processes to run. This article covers the Active Directory basics you need to know.

With the new release of CloudCasa migration and replication workflows, businesses harnessing Kubernetes can now streamline complex transitions across multiple clouds with unprecedented ease.

Security researchers have identified a vulnerability, CVE-2024-27322, in the R programming language that permits arbitrary code execution by deserializing untrusted data. This flaw can be exploited when loading RDS (R Data Serialization) files or packages, which are commonly shared among developers and data scientists. An attacker can craft malicious RDS files or packages containing embedded arbitrary R code, triggering execution on the victim’s device upon interaction.

The ransomware landscape is evolving with increased competition among threat groups and the emergence of new ransomware operations. However, victim organizations and potential targets are strengthening their security measures and procedures to prepare for potential ransomware attacks. Our latest quarterly report for Q1 2024 shows a significant decrease in ransomware incidents, down to 1,048 cases, representing a 22% decline compared to Q4 2023.

Microsoft and Google were the most frequently impersonated brands in phishing attacks during the first quarter of 2024, according to a report from Check Point. Microsoft-themed phishing attempts accounted for 38% of attacks in Q1 2024, while Google came in at a distant second with 11%. Notably, phishing attacks impersonating vacation rental company Airbnb have spiked over the past few weeks.

Netskope Threat Labs recently analyzed a new ransomware strain named Evil Ant. Evil Ant ransomware is a Python-based malware compiled using PyInstaller that looks to encrypt all files stored on the victim’s personal folders and external drives. This ransomware strain requires process continuity from encryption until file recovery. Rebooting, shutting down, or ending the ransomware process will make affected files unrecoverable.

Achieving an effective bring-your-own-device (BYOD) program has been aspirational for many IT organizations. There are explicit security and privacy concerns, which have led many admins to sour on the concept, despite its benefits. Admins have even reluctantly accepted the risk of personal PCs being left unmanaged, which leaves gaps in management and visibility.