Are you still relying on legacy backup systems to protect your business from cyber attacks? If so, you might want to think twice. Cyber attacks have become so common that 98% of security and IT leaders reported that they dealt with at least one in the last year. Relying on legacy backups as a defense against cyber attacks is not only ineffective but also obsolete in today's rapidly evolving threat landscape.
In our last blog, we looked at 2022’s most prominent global payment fraud trends, including application fraud and synthetic identities, bot-driven DDoS attacks, brute force BIN attacks, and authorized push payment fraud. We also discussed the convergence of cybercrime and payment fraud as cybercriminals constantly look for new ways to exploit payment networks by distracting infosec teams with cyberattacks while they launch fraud attacks.
The recent collapse of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) has sent shockwaves through the tech industry, prompting many individuals and companies to move their bank accounts to other financial institutions. However, in the midst of this turmoil, cybercriminals are poised to take advantage of people’s fears and concerns. If you’re planning to move your bank account or have already done so, it’s important to be aware of the security risks associated with this process.
In early March, the SANS Institute, whose mission is to empower cybersecurity professionals with the practical skills and knowledge to make the world a safer place, shared some insightful findings based on their survey on ransomware and malware intrusions in 2022. The survey included participants in various roles and industries from organizations worldwide of all sizes. “In this survey, we wanted to understand what the past year looked like for our respondents.
