Category: It Security Guru

This week, Lookout, Inc., is warning employees and businesses that phishing attacks across enterprise and personal devices are expected to more than double this week, based on historical data. With more corporate data residing in the cloud today and an increased number of employees working remotely, mobile has become the endpoint of choice for the…

New research by Outpost24 has revealed that malware developers are using sandbox evasion techniques to avoid exposing malicious behaviour inside a sandbox where malware is analysed by security researches. Outpost24’s threat intelligence team, KrakenLabs, discovered that malware developers are using trigonometry to detect human behaviour based on cursor positions to avoid automated security analysis. The Malware-as-a-Service (MaaS)…

Cybersecurity professionals stand on the frontlines, ever-vigilant against an increasing tide of cyber threats. From protecting sensitive corporate data to safeguarding our personal information, the battle against cybercrime is ongoing. In today’s digital era, cybercriminals are becoming more sophisticated and professional in their methods. Hybrid work models and broadly adopted cloud technology create highly dispersed…

With the ever-growing threat of cyberattacks on the UK government and Critical National Infrastructure cyber safety matters more than ever. With the rising tide of ever-resent threat in mind, GovAssure was launched by the UK government in April 2023. It’s a cyber security programme that aims to ensure government IT systems are fully protected from…

Specops Software, an Outpost24 company, have released new research about bcrypt-passwords – and how easy (or not) they are to crack. This research follows previously released data on how long it takes attackers to brute force MD5 hashed user passwords with the help of newer hardware. bcrypt is becoming an increasingly popular way to secure passwords,…

Artificial intelligence (AI) technology functions in a manner that helps ease human life. Through AI-enabled systems, different industries have been able to minimize human error and automate repetitive processes and tasks while smoothly handling big data. Unlike humans, who are productive only a few hours a day and need time off and breaks for a…

Today, intelligence-powered cybersecurity pros Centripetal have announced a strategic partnership with Renaissance, the leading Irish value-added distributor in Ireland. This collaboration marks a significant milestone in bolstering Ireland’s cybersecurity landscape and underscores the commitment to combating the rising tide of cyber threats. Additionally, this partnership bolsters Centripetal’s channel presence. The cost and complexity of protecting…

Security awareness and training company SoSafe has announced the launch of the next-generation of personalised learning. The news was revealed at their Human Firewall Conference earlier this week. This latest innovation aims to make secure behaviour second nature for humans.  SoSafe’s personalisation engine multiplies the learning effect while saving up to 30% of time investment…

Today, Synopsys has released its 2023 Software Vulnerability Snapshot report, showcasing a notable decline in vulnerabilities within target applications. The Synopsys Cybersecurity Research Center (CyRC) analysed the data, revealing a decrease from 97% in 2020 to 83% in 2022. This positive trend suggests that practices such as code reviews, automated testing, and continuous integration are…

Today, threat intelligence powered cybersecurity pros Centripetal have  launched their partner program to protect organisations around the world by operationalising threat intelligence to safeguard them from every known cyberthreat.  The Centripetal Global Partner Program gives organisations the opportunity to implement a stronger approach to cybersecurity, putting operationalised threat intelligence at the forefront, moving from a…

During the Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales this year, Brits plan to spend an estimated £3 billion, with over half of UK adults (51%) planning to splash the cash over the holiday weekend. But it’s not just a lucrative time of year for businesses. Cybercriminals also look to take advantage of the increased traffic…

As I step out of our London office at lunchtime, I’m bombarded with establishments that promote ‘wellness’ in their description. From the £12 salad bar to the yoga and meditation studio, the nail salon to the library, I’m faced with a plethora of options to contribute to my physical, social, mental or intellectual wellbeing. In…