Office workers fall victim to phishing attacks despite training
Despite training and other efforts to combat the problem, phishing is still proving a remarkably effective tactic for cyber criminals according to a new report.
The study by cloud business applications company Intermedia shows that while 70 percent of office workers say that their organization regularly communicates with employees about cyber threats as a means of prevention, there are significant gaps between confidence and effectiveness.
DigitalOcean launches developer-friendly object storage
Businesses are dealing with larger quantities of data than ever before, and this means an increase in the scale and complexity of storage required.
Developer cloud company DigitalOcean is launching a new storage product called Spaces which provides a scalable and cost-effective way to address complex storage needs within a developer-friendly and easy-to-use UI.
Twitter proves better than the Dark Web for assessing vulnerability risk
The latest report from risk management and cyber security company Nopsec looks at the use of social media in risk analysis.
Twitter in particular seems to be becoming the go-to resource for security researchers and attackers looking to disseminate proof-of-concept exploits.
Open source tool aims to deliver more efficient web development
Websites are essential for businesses in the modern world, which puts web development teams under pressure to deliver results.
Open source tool specialist DRUD Tech is launching a new tool called ddev which is designed to do away with the complicated steps and disparate components of website development.
'App mapping' gives enterprises improved visibility into systems
The shift to containers and as-a-service delivery models introduces blind spots for many enterprises as they struggle to see the whole picture and can't determine the health of their apps and APIs.
Netsil, a new startup, is launching an innovative solution to this problem in the form of its Application Operations Center (AOC), a universal observation and monitoring platform for modern cloud applications.
Mobile network flaws could open Bitcoin wallets to hackers
An architecture flaw in mobile networks could allow hackers to intercept SMS one-time passwords and access Bitcoin wallets.
The vulnerability uncovered by enterprise security specialist Positive Technologies means that with just a person's first name, last name, and phone number, researchers were able learn the email address linked to the wallet, obtain control over it, and gain access to the wallet itself including withdrawing funds.
Majority of enterprise cloud services still not ready for GDPR
With the EU's General Data Protection Regulation set to come into force in May next year, companies are rushing to ensure that their systems will comply with its rules.
Yet a new report from cloud security company Netskope finds that almost three-quarters of cloud services still lack key capabilities needed to ensure compliance with the GDPR regulations.
First half of 2017 sees more mobile vulnerabilities than for the whole of 2016
A new report into mobile threats reveals that in the first half of 2017, there were more common vulnerabilities and exposures (CVEs) registered for Android and iOS than in all of 2016.
The study by mobile threat defense company Zimperium, based on data from its z3a app analysis tool, also shows that many devices aren't running the latest operating systems, leaving them vulnerable.
Hurricanes lead to drop in malware infections
An interesting side effect of the recent hurricanes Harvey and Irma is that malware infections in the Florida and Texas areas have seen a dramatic fall.
Data released by Enigma Software Group, makers of the SpyHunter anti-malware software, shows that infections in the Houston area showed a 52.5 percent drop from the average on August 29th.
Intelligent data platform drives digital transformation
Businesses are more keen than ever to unlock the power of their data, but often struggle to come up with a strategic approach.
Cloud data management company Informatica is launching its latest Intelligent Data Platform driven by the CLAIRE engine which uses metadata-driven AI to deliver faster insights.
Criminals hijack browsers to mine cryptocurrency
Cyber criminals supplementing their income by mining cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin is nothing new. Usually this has been done by installing malware or PUPs on the machines of unsuspecting users.
But now researchers at ESET have discovered a new method of mining cryptocurrencies, which can be done directly within your web browser, using JavaScript. This gives attackers the potential to reach a greater number of victims, by infecting websites, rather than by targeting individual machines.
User feedback solution helps companies build brand loyalty
Companies want people to use their apps, but it can be hard to obtain feedback on what is and isn't working, and understand what customers want.
Digital experience company Applause is launching its Customer Journeys solution which delivers authentic user feedback from a range of sources including apps, marketing materials, websites, in-store, IoT devices and more.
Mobile apps still the 'Wild West' of online security
Most app stores are still failing to adequately protect their users from malicious and fraudulent app downloads.
This is one of the findings of a new report by threat management company RiskIQ which analyzed 120 mobile app stores and more than 2 billion daily scanned resources.
McAfee launches new range of consumer security products
With internet threats showing no signs of slowing down, it's vital to keep all of your devices protected and this applies in the home as much as the workplace.
With the launch today of its latest consumer products, McAfee is aiming to protect against threats as well as offering online privacy and safety for the whole family.
IT professionals are an underused resource for cyber security
It's widely accepted that there is a shortage of people with cyber security skills, yet a new study shows that companies are failing to give IT professionals -- the people implementing and operating security strategies for most organizations -- the training and responsibility they need to take on a more proactive cyber security role.
The study, from security training company (ISC)2 also reveals that many IT professionals feel their security guidance is being ignored by business leadership.
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Ian spent almost 20 years working with computers before he discovered that writing about them was easier than fixing them. Since then he's written for a number of computer magazines and is a former editor of PC Utilities. Follow him on Mastodon
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