“The US warns companies to stay on guard for possible Russian cyberattacks.” This is a phrase you’ve likely seen or heard within the last few months. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 was not only fought with boots on the ground, but with hands on keyboards too. Hackers have …
The after effects of a data breach can reach far and wide. Lesser seen impact can include the cost of remediation, revenue loss, reputational harm, national security, even human life. The ripple effect of indirect costs—monetary and otherwise—can end up impacting a company’s bottom line for years. Accounting for the …
Most often, the word “encryption” brings to mind decryption keys and complex processes that cause friction to the end users in order to access data. Because of the friction these processes create, it’s common for businesses to use alternate forms of encryption such as disk encryption to meet business or …
After a few delays, PCI DSS version 4.0 was finally announced publicly on March 31, 2022. While entities may still use PCI DSS v3.2.1 until its retirement date on March 31, 2024, there are some notable changes that should be given consideration in advance. Since the initial evolution of PCI …
Data compromises continue to rise in 2022 after hitting an all-time high in 2021. While data breaches increased, the good news is that the number of victims is actually decreasing. Still, the vast increase in breach events points to an increasing need to practice good cyber-hygiene. These organizations unfortunately missed …
If you’re an automotive supplier or service provider, TISAX compliance has become a prerequisite for doing business with any major German automobile company. TISAX is only a few years old, and many organizations are still searching for the right approach to it. What is TISAX and Why Does It Matter? …
While both political instability and remote working behaviors play into the prevalence of cyberattacks, another factor behind why attacks such as ransomware continue year over year is the simple fact that they’ve been successful. Cyber criminals are constantly looking for ways to steal data that doesn’t belong to them. And …
It’s safe to assume that most organizations at some point will be the target of a cyber attack and suffer a data breach. And in the event of an attack, it’s not just your data that could be at risk—it’s the future of your entire business. Learn more about …
Any hopes that cyber attacks would slow down in 2022 have been crushed as attacks targeting a wide range of prominent organizations continue to hit the news. From the new threats of cyber warfare to financial institutions, here are some of the top cyber attacks seen last month. Russian Cybercriminal …
