There are several ways spyware can get on your phone, such as someone installing it without your knowledge, downloading content from unreliable sources, clicking on malicious links or installing invasive apps. Spyware is a form of malware installed by a cybercriminal to spy on you and steal your personal information. Each type of spyware is designed to do something different, like watch you through your camera, display unwanted advertisements or record your keystrokes.

Administrators can perform all typical Windows registry operations using either the old-good regedit user interface or the reg.exe utility. But there is another option — PowerShell. PowerShell can dramatically streamline the work of managing the registry, either on the local machine or remotely.

The security world is awash in acronyms. As a niche in the security world, vulnerability, tracking, measurement, and management is no stranger to inscrutable collections of capital letters. We’ve got NVD, CPE, CWE, CVSS, EPSS, CAPEC, KEV, and of course “CVE”. The key goal of all these frameworks is to try to help folks organize information around vulnerabilities and assess how their presence might increase an organization's exposure.

Zero Trust is no longer a nice-to-have - it’s a must-have. According to Cisco, over 86% of enterprise organizations have started rolling out a Zero Trust framework to protect their business-critical information and ensure regulatory compliance, but only 2% have successfully implemented a mature ZT architecture. Zero Trust is no longer a nice-to-have - it’s a must-have.

If you're a security professional like me, you're not used to your function being seen as a revenue driver for your business; you’re used to being seen as a cost center. But what if you could demonstrate that security acts as a catalyst for innovation, even leading to 20% revenue increase? Here's how a strategic security investment was not only able to help protect a business from potential threats, but also create a foundation for sustainable growth.

Netskope customers now have the option for traffic packet captures for Netskope Intelligent SSE for egress traffic from remote users or offices to the Netskope One cloud platform. Key to enabling this new capability is the NewEdge private network where Cloud TAP is available across the globe in data centers. Networking, infrastructure and operations, and security teams often require the following using network and cloud TAPs.

The World Health Organisation (WHO) recently hosted a webinar to discuss the critical importance of cybersecurity in the healthcare sector, which highlighted the severity of the situation the industry is currently facing. Healthcare organisations are increasingly relying on digital systems to facilitate their daily workflow, but the prevalence of outdated legacy technology in the sector is rendering it vulnerable to cyberattacks with severe consequences.

In today’s fast-paced digital world, maintaining seamless connectivity and an optimal user experience is critical. Organizations often struggle with limited network visibility, difficulty in diagnosing and resolving issues, and a lack of comprehensive insights into SASE performance. These challenges can lead to increased administrative burdens and compromised user satisfaction.

Almost a decade after their emergence, Progressive Web Apps (PWAs) finally went mainstream in 2024. Their MO? To compete with, and in some cases replace native apps. To do this, PWAs promise to combine the best features of web and native mobile apps, delivering seamless, reliable, and engaging experiences across all devices and platforms. Cross-platform compatibility, direct distribution, cost and maintenance advantages – it all sounds very alluring.

Key insights and defense strategies were shared at Blue Team Con 2024 in Chicago, where defenders gathered to advance their skills for fighting today’s toughest threats.