Cybersecurity continues to be unfinished business for many companies. In a context where digitalization reigns in almost all areas, cybercriminals have more and more resources to draw on and continue to threaten the cybersecurity of millions of organizations. To guide companies and industry professionals through the ever-changing habits of malware, WatchGuard has released a new edition of our Internet Security Report (ISR).

The successful implementation of new tools and processes hinges not just on the technology itself but on meticulous project management. From ensuring secure access to the underlying infrastructure, a new tool will be implemented upon defining clear goals and understanding the security footprint of the service. Even the earliest steps of your rollout can be important in the long run.

Sensitive customer information leaked, operations disrupted, and reputation tarnished – this is not the headline you want splashed across the internet. There’s a 76% spike in data theft victims and a 75% increase in cloud intrusions. Vulnerabilities are lurking within every organization’s digital infrastructure – but how do you stay ahead of security threats? The answer is simple – proactive security testing.

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The rising use of virtual environments (VEs) has transformed the ways we work, offering increased flexibility and accessibility. However, this shift also introduces new security challenges. Traditional security measures may not work as effectively in VEs, which creates an opportunity for insider threat actors to exploit vulnerabilities to steal sensitive data, disrupt critical systems, or commit fraud. This article reveals the importance of monitoring user activity in virtual environments.

Chances are, every single person who reads this article has experienced a type of data breach at least once: a phishing email that looked like a late bill fee that led to identity theft, an accidental email sent including proprietary company or customer data, a parent calling to ask if they should send money to a prince abroad (after the fact), or an open backpack that leads to the physical theft of a mobile device.

Malware leverages Windows search functionality in HTML, Remcos RAT spreads via UUE files, and Black Basta exploits a Windows privilege escalation vulnerability.