Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a trending topic for many industries now. A variety of organizations currently employ AI mechanisms to support their operational functions. Automated tasks, natural language processing, deep learning, and problem-solving; such AI characteristics have made business tasks much easier. The factor of security in AI is largely overlooked, and with the increasing number of cyber threats and attacks, AI security serves as a crucial element that should be paid attention to.
One of the primary challenges that our security analysts encounter is where and how to best use their time. Monitoring and reviewing the constant influx of data and alerts produced by our client’s networks whilst also finding the time to keep on top of trending and emerging threats is no mean feat, and not particularly conducive to a healthy work-life balance…
As the number of IoT devices grows, predicted “to reach 27 billion or more by 2025 (IDC, IoT Analytics)”, so does the need for IoT device management companies and security solutions. While there are many benefits to the IoT, there are also security risks that come along with it. Gartner estimates that “75% of security failures will result from inadequate management of identities, access, and privileges” by 2023.
Google Play is every Android’s first go-to option for downloading apps. However, even this ever-famous application portal isn’t free from malicious apps directed toward conning the installers. A renowned security firm, Malwarebytes Labs, has warned users against downloading and using these top four applications, which have collectively garnered 1 million downloads. Per the security researchers at the firm, these apps hide Trojans, which serve adware and direct users to phishing sites.
IoT device lifecycle management is the process of managing the entire life cycle of an IoT device, from conception and design to manufacturing and distribution, to installation and eventual decommissioning. The goal of IoT device lifecycle management is to ensure that devices are properly managed throughout their lifespan to maximise their operational efficiency and longevity.
Let’s dig deeper into the techniques used by attackers and the mitigations you should implement when ransomware on Azure affects you. By now, we should all be aware of ransomware from the constant news articles associated with this known threat. As we explained in the anatomy of a cloud attacks, ransomware is a way for attackers to make money when they gain control of your accounts through data encryption, therefore restricting your access to the system.
As organizations continue to move their business operations into the cloud, the expanded attack surface generated by the “digital transformation” continues to present new opportunities for threat actors. Luckily, strategies to mitigate these new risks do exist and, as always, these center around the techniques and tactics of the adversaries.
