BlackMatter, a new ransomware-as-a-service affiliate program which describes itself as incorporating “the best features of DarkSide, REvil, and LockBit”, has launched with promises that it will not target non-profits, healthcare, defence, government, utilities or oil and gas.
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Remote workers save on coffee and commutes – but pay over $1mil more for a breach
This year’s Cost of a Data Breach report, put together by IBM Security and the Ponemon Institute, has found an annual increase of 10% in the cost of a breach, with a $1.1 million gap between breaches with or without remote work as a factor.
Why bother with bolt-cutters? Almost half of Singapore’s crimes were online in 2020
According to the Cyber Security Agency of Singapore, cybercrime represented 43% of overall crime in 2020, with 16,117 cases reported: a year-on-year increase of 172%.
Cybersecurity: does size really matter?
It’s generally accepted that small businesses are less cybersecurity-savvy than large ones. But just how much does the size of an organisation affect its needs and priorities?
Oracle withdraws 60% of its workforce in China amid stringent new cybersecurity laws. And it’s a sign of things to come.
It was the latest saga in a love story gone sour when this month, US supergiant Oracle announced the firing of 900 staff from their China team.
Getting the board on board with cyber
Obtaining genuine board-level buy-in for cybersecurity strategy is often cited as one of the CISO’s biggest challenges. How confident are Europe’s CISOs, and what does increased (or insufficient) board support mean for them?
META malware attacks double in Q1 2019
The number of malware attacks in the Middle East, Turkey and Africa in Q1 2019 has increased by 108% from Q1 2018, according to Kaspersky Lab.
The UAE’s top pick for SIEM
SIEM solutions, though sometimes considered prohibitively complex, are gaining popularity among small and large companies alike. Which ones do the UAE’s CISOs find best fit their needs?
The UAE’s top pick for web security
As more and more companies pursue digital transformation – all but a necessity in the increasingly online world of business – web security has become more important than ever. The UAE’s CISO community shares its thoughts on which providers secure it most effectively.
Your industry’s biggest threats – and allies
We take a ‘deep dive’ look into the responses from participants in a range of sectors. What are the biggest threats faced by different industries? What are their priorities? And who are their most reliable allies in the struggle against cybercrime?