Chinese Government's Link to Cyber Espionage Clearer Than Ever
It's a common belief in the information security world that the Chinese government is behind many of the advanced persistent threats that target companies around the world in an effort to steal their...
View ArticleIncrease your malware vigilance during geopolitical conflicts
Companies across industries are likely to face a much larger malware threat during geopolitical conflicts, research shows.
View ArticleHow to avoid cyberspies on Facebook, LinkedIn
The first line of defense against a social media-related attack recently perpetrated by a suspected Iranian hacker group is to teach employees how to spot cyberspies, experts say.
View ArticleChinese cyberspies targeting U.S, European defense, space sectors
A Chinese cyberespionage group operating out of Shanghai has been launching targeted attacks against the U.S. defense and European aerospace industries, a security vendor reported.
View ArticleIdeas for defending against cyberespionage
Russian hackers who broke into the networks of Western oil and gas companies used techniques that companies can detect and oftentimes defend against, experts say.
View ArticleGovernment-grade code found in criminal malware
Cybercriminals have inserted government-grade malware into run-of-the-mill ransomware and online banking Trojans to bolster their ability to avoid detection and block tampering.
View Article10 deadliest differences of state-sponsored attacks
If you believe that protecting against cyberattacks from government agencies requires the same processes as defending against any other threat -- well, to some extent, you are right.
View ArticlePremera, Anthem breaches probably espionage, expert says
Attackers who compromised personal data of about 11 million customers of healthcare provider Premera were likely after intelligence about groups or individuals, not cashing in on the information, even...
View ArticleAsia’s news agencies now prime targets in cyber espionage
Cyber attackers are targeting media companies throughout South East Asia in an apparent bid to undermine news outlets and uncover their sources, new research by SingTel and FireEye has found.
View ArticleCyber espionage poses very real risk to critical infrastructure
As technology has become more sophisticated, the battlefield has shifted increasingly from the physical to the digital.
View ArticleFive Key Challenges Facing CSOs Today
2016 has been a tough year for IT security and the trend seems to be continuing into 2017.
View ArticleThe week in security: To pay or not to pay? Ransomware puts hospitals on life...
Ransomware remains such a problem that the US FBI to offer advice around whether businesses should give in and pay a ransom or not – and healthcare organisations should pay particular heed since...
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