Cybersecurity is a broad term that describes the practice of securing and protecting all computer systems, devices, and programs in an IT environment from cyber attacks or cyber threats. However, within the field of cybersecurity, there are many different specializations that individuals can choose for their career paths.
Ransomware attacks are dominating news headlines, with ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) operators actively seeking to exploit network vulnerabilities and infect unsuspecting victims. The healthcare sector and financial industry are especially vulnerable to ransomware attacks, as they store valuable personally identifiable data (PII) which can be misused to carry out lucrative crimes, like identity theft and fraud.
Over 20 years ago, USB flash drives, also known as thumb drives, were regarded as a breakthrough in portable data storage technology. Today, they are seen as a major security risk. If you must use a USB flash drive for data storage, there are ways to improve your data security. Read on to learn how to secure your thumb drive. If you’re aware of sensitive data and its storage requirements, skip ahead to our top 7 tips for securing your USB flash drive.
At every UpGuard Summit, we announce the latest exciting developments to the UpGuard platform. Here’s a summary of some of the new and upcoming product releases announced during the May, 2022 event.
If you’re a Google Chrome user, you may have received the pop-up alert “Your password was exposed in a non-Google data breach” in your web browser. The alert informs users of any recent security breaches which may have compromised their account passwords. Read on to learn more about what this alert means for your data security and the appropriate steps to secure your personal data.
TTP hunting is an intelligence-based type of cyber threat hunting that analyzes the latest TTP (Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures) used by hackers and cybercriminals. TTP threat hunters study the newest tools and technologies used by cybercriminals, learn how to detect new attack trends, and gather enough cyber threat intelligence so that companies can fully protect their attack surface.
“This password has appeared in a data leak, putting this account at high risk of compromise. You should change your password immediately” – if you own an iPhone or iPad running on iOS 14 or above, you may have received this worrying message lately. Apple rolled out this feature across both devices and Macs as a cybersecurity feature. If you have received this notification, you might be wondering what it means and what to do next. Read on to learn more.
Log analysis and security incident and event management (SIEM) tools have become staples of enterprise cyber resilience programs. For vigilant organizations, having infrastructure visibility into the transactions occurring behind the scenes is instrumental to maintaining a strong security posture. Splunk and SumoLogic are two leading platforms that serve this critical purpose—let’s revisit them again to see how their current offerings stack up.
Yes, even basic technology like SIM cards poses the risk of getting hacked. Today, cell phones have almost become tiny supercomputers, so users must learn how to secure their mobile phones. From social engineering scams to SIM hijacking, sensitive data can easily become compromised without adequate cybersecurity awareness. Learn more about why SIM card hacking is on the rise and how you can prevent it from happening.
Over the last few years, the rate of cyberattacks has continued to hit record growth, taking advantage of individuals or businesses with poor cybersecurity practices. These attacks have affected healthcare, government, finance, and major businesses around the world. Of these cyberattacks, ransomware consistently ranks at the top of the most common cyber threats list, with an estimated 623 million incidents worldwide in 2021.
