Cyber attacks on operational technology (OT) have been on the rise in recent years. According to McKinsey & Co, approximately 90 per cent of manufacturing organizations were hit by some form of cyber attack affecting their production process or energy supply. When compared with IT attacks, cyber attacks on OT could carry heavier risk to […]
Local and national governments in the Asia-Pacific region have been high on the target list for hacking groups in 2023 Add bookmark In an interconnected world driven by advanced technology, the threat of cyber-espionage looms large, with governments increasingly becoming prime targets. The Asia-Pacific (APAC) region, home to bustling economies and geopolitical complexities, finds itself […]
Two UK police forces have admitted to a data breach caused by a “technical error” that saw the personally identifying information of victims, witnesses and suspects mistakenly posted online following Freedom of Information (FOI) requests. Norfolk and Suffolk police admitted on August 15 that the data of 1,230 people was included in files published to […]
Companies rely on data transfers to communicate between departments and with clients. However, there are several risks if these data transfers are insecure. If insecure file transfer methods such as unencrypted email or cloud services are used, companies can open themselves up to potential exploitation by malicious actors. When considering data transfer security, one of […]
Threats to email security are on the rise. Without sufficient strategies, companies open themselves, their clients and customers to the consequences of cyber security incidents such as phishing, data breaches and business email compromise (BEC). They must protect this vulnerable asset without compromising its efficiency in communication. These threats to the internal working of the […]
Cybercrime is evolving and phishing attacks are becoming more targeted. Still, some 75 percent of ransomware attacks continue to originate from email, with attackers working together to hunt down the smallest of openings to generate multi-million-dollar ransoms. Cyber Security Hub’s research reveals that phishing and social engineering attacks remain the biggest threats to organizations in […]
Heightened cyber threats from state-supported groups, the evolution of threat actors’ tactics and the ongoing trend for remote working have combined with the ongoing skills shortages within the cyber security sector to place further pressure on CISOs. The publication of the CS Hub Mid-Year Market Report 2022 offers a timely analysis of trends, innovations and […]
Companies of all sizes are being challenged to install policies and secure data on a growing number of devices, which leads to an increased volume of alerts to be managed. All this, while balancing the skills and resources gap in IT and cyber security. CISOs and security owners, especially those operating small and medium sized […]
In the face of new and emerging threats cyber security executives must remain vigilant but also creative as they attempt to protect their organizations against today’s threat actors. Ever-innovating threats require CISOs to consider moving from a reactive strategy that relies on traditional antivirus solutions to a prevent-first strategy that stops the threat before it […]