Ransomware can take on multiple forms. From phishing emails or USB keys containing malicious files to downloaded files from the internet, ransomware takes over your computer and holds your data hostage. Here are 7 tips for prevention.
Nowadays, insider threats have become a critical concern for organizations. In the scope of National Insider Threat Awareness Month, Wade Barisoff spoke with VM Blog about the importance of insider threat awareness, and shared valuable insights on how organizations can address these threats.
Smishing and vishing attacks can dupe even the most vigilant users with persuasive, convincing text and voice messages. Here are 6 ways to prevent these types of attacks.
Is your awareness training program resonating with employees? Terranova Security, in collaboration with recognized research firm IPSOS, answer this question and many more in this new report that truly reflects employee attitudes towards security awareness across the globe.
During his recent interview with SC Media Security Weekly Podcast, John Wilson delves deep into threat actors' common techniques and shares strategies for defending against email impersonation.
Responding to a sender, clicking on a link, or downloading a file that may not be trustworthy can lead to data corruption, leaked confidential information, and infected devices or networks. View this infographic to see tips for protecting against phishing attacks.
It’s a big world out there, and cybercriminals know you don’t have time for everything. A common fallacy is that they’re lurking in dark basements, bending their brands to maximum capacity to create highly sophisticated exploits that blow any current security system out of the water. More often than not, they’re not.Criminal hackers go after the low...
Automation remains a popular technology for businesses of all kinds. Within the realm of automation, there are a lot of acronyms representing different tools and approaches—two of the most common are workload automation (WLA) and robotic process automation (RPA). As you plan your strategy, it’s important to understand the differences of workload automation vs. robotic process automation.
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Companies continue to embrace digital transformation to navigate the post-pandemic climate. From economic uncertainties to an ever-shifting job market, IT automation tools are helping organizations meet the moment. And as automation solutions - and strategies - have evolved, we wanted to take the pulse of our users and get a snapshot of the state of IT automation and what’s top of mind as they...
Gartner forecast a $600 billion global market in 2022 for technology that powers hyperautomation. Without a doubt, hyperautomation has quickly moved from an industry buzzword to the way companies of all sizes approach automation.
Surveys from the technology research and consulting firm show that a majority of CEOs and two-thirds of boards of directors are demanding operational excellence and...
Stealing credit card data is a perennial favorite of cybercriminals everywhere, whose aggressive tactics to score sensitive accountholder details result in breach after breach for organizations small and large. In its most recent research on payment card fraud, The Nilson Report found $28.6 billion in losses for 2020 (nearly 36% in the U.S. alone),...
Advancing your vulnerability management programme may be a journey, but it is a journey well worth taking and cannot be done overnight. As your programme matures the better your organisation can avoid costly attacks and breaches that may harm your business and reputation.Learn how a proactive cybersecurity program can be a game changer for an organisation's success through continuously assessing...
Does your organization need to better protect data across its entire lifecycle, from when it’s created to when it leaves the organization? Learn how to protect your data with layered security.