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.