Companies
Ransomware gangs targeting companies in M&A transition
United States Federal Bureau of Investigation, shortly known as FBI, has issued a warning that all those companies in the process of merger and acquisition should keep their networks secure from ransomware attacks. Often threat actors are behind those firms that are involved in time sensitive monetary events such as merger or acquisition. As it […]
Top Telecom Companies in the world digitally compromised by China
According to a report released by US Security firm Cybereason Inc, some of the top telecom companies in the world were digitally compromised by hackers sponsored by China stealing info, such as phone data and location information of telecom service users, respectively. Going deep into the details, Lior Div, the CEO of Cybereason confirmed the […]
HEAVY INDUSTRIAL COMPANIES GRAPPLE WITH CYBERSECURITY PROBLEMS
This post was originally published here by (ISC)² Management. Companies in heavy industrial industries such as mining, oil and gas, electricity and chemicals have become a major target for cybercrime. But securing these companies is complicated as they must not only protect their IT infrastructure but also their OT (operational technology) assets. Cybersecurity solutions and […]
Cyber attack on large companies operating in the Asia Pacific could fetch $10.7 M loss
Large companies which are into manufacturing stream and are operating in the Asia Pacific(APAC) are said be on the verge of being cyber attacked says a survey conducted by Frost & Sullivan which was commissioned by Microsoft. And it is estimated that on an average the economic loss from such attacks could reach $38,000. The […]
Boards of directors of most UK companies are unaware of Cyber Attack repercussions
Board of directors of most of the companies operating in the UK, especially those listed on FTSE is still not aware of the potential impact a cyber attack could fetch to their business. This was revealed in the report released by the Government’s Cyber Governance Health Check. The report shows that only 16% of the […]
Cyber Insurance policies are marred by disputes
Cyber Attacks are said to be increasingly causing chaos between corporate companies and the insurance providers, raising questions about the significance of the policies which are being offered to cover their digital assets. According to a recent report from RBC Capital Markets, cyber insurance sales are evolving on a rapid note in a positive direction […]
Ways to prevent cyber attacks on your company
Cyber Attacks on businesses seems to be inevitable- at least with the prevailing situation in the cyber landscape. But security analysts say that to a large extent most of these attacks are avoidable if companies chose to follow the below-specified steps crafted specifically to protect their enterprises against cyber attacks. 1.) The first and foremost […]
Lack of IT staff making companies vulnerable to Cyber Attacks!
Are you concerned about the ongoing threats in cyberspace…? And are you interested in isolating your company’s digital assets from cyber attacks? Then you better hire a cybersecurity professional/s who will help you in doing so. According to a survey conducted by a cybersecurity consultancy, “2-Sec” lack of IT staff is leaving companies exposed to […]
China to boost Merger and Acquisition deals in the United States
Chinese enterprises are showing a lot of interest in investing in companies operating overseas- especially in the United States. And according to a survey conducted by PwC, the trend is said to become more frequent and orderly in 2018. If investment figures of the current year are taken into account, China has so far wrapped […]
Hackers target Japanese companies with ONI Ransomware!
A research carried out by Cybersecurity Firm Cybereason reveals that a new kind of ransomware titled ONI is targeting companies operating in Japan these days. Furthermore, the research says that the attack stands out from previous ransomware variants. As it not only prevents systems from functioning normally until the victim pays a ransom but also […]
