In his guest article, Yaroslav Rosomakho from Netskope explains how cybercriminals work and how companies can arm themselves against them.
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Sophisticated Malware Remains Inactive on PCs For A Month
The crypto-miner Nitrokod escapes detection by security researchers for years. However, according to Check Point, the infection route can also be used for more dangerous malware such as ransomware.
Forecast: IT Spending to Rise by 3 % Worldwide in 2022
Gartner: Inflation or currency fluctuations are not expected to affect CIOs' investment plans.
CISA and FBI Warn Against Ransomware Group Zeppelin
The cyber extortionists are active in the USA and Europe. They demand ransoms in the seven-figure range. When compromising networks, Zeppelin proceeds very carefully.
Western European PC Shipments Fall Below 13 Million Units
The problems recorded in the supply chain and inflation have ended up affecting sales. Canalys reports a year-on-year drop of 18.5%
Adyen Launches Its Own Payment Terminals
NYC1 promises personalized payment flows, while the all-in-one AMS1 device enables cash register access and inventory management.
CISA and ASCS Publish the Most Important Malware Variants in 2021
The top malware strains include remote access Trojans (RATs), banking Trojans, info stealers and ransomware.
Iberdrola Starts in Extremadura the Construction of the Largest Photovoltaic Plant in Europe
Extremadura is configured as the most important region for Iberdrola's investment in renewables after investing 1,700 million euros and generating 7,400 jobs.
Search for WLAN Networks: Mobile Devices Reveal Personal Data
Researchers collect almost 60,000 SSIDs in a few hours. Some of the SSIDs consist of strings of numbers that are apparently preset router passwords.
Improving Certification of Medical Software with AI
Innovative medical technology can save human lives. However, outdated approval processes delay a rapid market launch.
Europe’s Mid-sized Companies to Invest 100,000 in Digital Transformation
The telecommunications and technology sectors, followed by banking and insurance, are the ones that accumulate the most investment in digital transformation.
How High Is My Cyber Risk?
Business decision-makers are unable to assess their digital attack surfaces due to complexity.
The Awakening of LNK Files
HP Wolf Security Report reveals new techniques and phishing lures used to deceive employees.
Jay Y. Lee, Samsung heir convicted of bribery, is pardoned
The vice chairman of the South Korean tech company was on parole after serving a year and a half in prison.
Facebook, the Social Network that Handles the Most Data from its Users
Seresco analyzes its reach and that of other platforms such as Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn or TikTok.
Unit 42 MDR, a Detection and Response Service to Strengthen Organizational Security
Palo Alto Networks combines the capabilities of Cortex XDR with the threat intelligence of Unit 42.
Amazon Buys iRobot For $1.7 Billion
The manufacturer of vacuum robots strengthens Amazon's smart home division. iRobot CEO Cling Angle keeps his post.
ASUS IoT Unveils Computer for Perimeter AI Inference
PE1000N is notable for its ultra-compact 1.07L design and use of the NVIDIA Jetson platform.
No More Ransom Prevents Billions in Ransom Payments
More than 1.5 million victims decrypt their data for free thanks to Europol initiative. In the meantime, No More Ransom offers decryption tools for 165 ransomware variants.
Digital Forensics: The Future of Crime Detection
"Only those who understand analogue and digital traces as a unit and know how to interpret them have a chance of solving crimes today," says Dirk Labudde in an interview about digital forensics.
ServiceNow Approaches 1,500 Customers with Annual Contract Value of Over $1 Million
Over the last three months on the books, it has managed to sign 54 new contracts worth that value.
Enterprise Search Systems Offer More Than Full-Text Search
Employees want fast and targeted access to information from anywhere. However, there is a problem with that, says Franz Kögl from IntraFind in his guest article.
Syntax Announces the Opening of Four Excellence Centers for the Industry
Syntax announces the opening of Excellence Centers focused on manufacturing, engineering, construction, operations, mining and professional services.
Liferay Launches Marketplace for Digital Solutions
Liferay proposes a marketplace that connects partners and companies interested in adopting technology solutions that they have not developed from scratch.
Agreement Between Inetum and Supermicro to Offer Turnkey WSO2 Solutions
The agreement between Inetium and Supermicro facilitates customers a faster and more efficient implementation of tools in API and identity management in WSO2.
This is What the OnePlus 10T’s Camera System Will Look Like
The next OnePlus phone will combine the 50 MP Sony IMX766 sensor with ultra wide-angle camera and macro lens on the back.
Abuse of Google Ad System
Visitors to the sites are being redirected to fraudulent websites.
How High Is My Cyber Risk?
Due to complexity, business decision-makers are unable to assess their digital attack surfaces.
Twitter Points Finger at Elon Musk After Revenue Slump
The social network believes that "uncertainty related to the pending acquisition" is hurting its financial results.
Zscaler Discovers More Than 50 Malicious Apps In The Google Play Store
Together, they amount to more than 300,000 downloads. The apps spread several malware families. They steal confidential data and book unwanted WAP subscriptions.