New Bitdefender EDR for MSPs, Ransomware Mitigation and additional enhancements
by Cristian Iordache, from Business Insights , on 27.11.2020
The November 2020 Bitdefender GravityZone release brings important new functionality enabling Managed Service Providers to boost visibility and cyber resilience: read more
Business Interruption Is the Main Cost Driver of Cyber Insurance Claims, Says Allianz
by Filip Truta, from Business Insights , on 27.11.2020
External attacks cause the most costly cyber losses, but internal incidents like human error or systems failure are more frequent Inability to access data or services can affect revenues significantly, given growing reliance on online sales Rise in ransomware attacks, the cost of lmega breaches and the Covid-19 working landscape present significant cyber risks for the future read more
Automation to Drive Tidal Wave of Spear Phishing Campaigns in 2021, Researchers Predict
by Filip Truta, from Business Insights , on 26.11.2020
Email remains the biggest threat to corporate infrastructures Cyber-criminals are creating tools that automate the manual aspects of phishing attacks – especially spear phishing campaigns By combining automation with programs that scan data from social media networks and company websites, phishers can send detailed, believable spear phishing emails, with content customized to each victim read more
Asia Faces Dramatic Increase in Mobile Malware Infections
by Silviu STAHIE, from IoT Security Insights , on 27.11.2020
Mobile malware is spreading rampantly across Asia, as 97 percent of all mobile transactions in the region have been flagged as fraudulent and blocked, according to a report from Upstream's Secure-D. The spread of mobile malware across the globe is not uniform, with some regions more affected than others. Depending on the characteristics of the ... The post Asia Faces Dramatic Increase in Mobile Malware Infections appeared first on Bitdefender. read more
US Organizations Hit by Ransomware More than Rest of the World Combined, New Research Shows
by Filip Truta, from Business Insights , on 25.11.2020
57% of all ransomware attacks tracked by the company in 2020 took place in the US Ransom payments in 2020 average roughly $176,000 per victim In 2020, ransomware operators focused almost exclusively on organizations staffing tens of thousands of employees A recent look at the state of ransomware in 2020 reveals that the US has seen more targeted attacks than any other country. In fact, all other countries combined haven’t suffered enough attacks to equal the States. read more
Enterprises Skimping On Basic Cybersecurity Controls
by Business Insights , on 25.11.2020
The benefits of connected medical devices outweigh the risks. Despite remote security risks, businesses failing to take basic steps to mitigate risk Still, many enterprises believe increased remote work will remain long after the pandemic passes There are steps enterprises should take to mitigate data security risks read more
Security Researcher ‘Steals’ Tesla Model X in Minutes Using Bluetooth Radio Kit
by Alina Daniela BIZGA, from IoT Security Insights , on 24.11.2020
A security researcher from Belgium has recently exploited two vulnerabilities in the Tesla Model X's keyless entry system, allowing him to unlock and steal the vehicle in just a couple of minutes. According to Lennert Wouters, all he needed to break into the Model X were several hundred dollars worth of supplies bought from eBay, ... The post Security Researcher and#8216;Steals' Tesla Model X in Minutes Using Bluetooth Radio Kit appeared first on Bitdefender. read more
Business Sector Increasingly Adopting AI Cybersecurity to Tackle Advanced Threats
by Filip Truta, from Business Insights , on 24.11.2020
Report presents changing perspectives of cybersecurity globally Nearly half of organizations plan to extend cognitive and AI capabilities for security to detect and respond to attacks faster Researchers note an increase in RandD, with half of worldwide cybersecurity-related patents filed in the last four years focusing on AI and ML read more
Google Rolls Out End-to-End Encryption for Android Messages
by Silviu STAHIE, from IoT Security Insights , on 23.11.2020
Google has started to roll out a new and coveted feature for Android Messages and#8212; the end-to-end encryption announced some time ago. It’s actually a new texting standard and#8211; Rich Communication Services (RCS) and#8211; that’s set to replace the existing SMS, and it’s a global push, with just a couple exceptions. Implementing end-to-end encryption for ... The post Google Rolls Out End-to-End Encryption for Android Messages appeared first on Bitdefender. read more
