cyber security

European Vulnerability Database is Live: What This ‘Essential Tool’ Offers Security Experts
Juhan Lepassaar, Executive Director at ENISA. Image: Hubert Burda Media/Flickr Europe may not have total faith in the US’s Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) database, so it has created...
North Korean Hackers Disguised as IT Workers Targeting UK, European Companies
North Korean hackers who disguise themselves as IT workers are applying for work in the U.K., according to Google Threat Intelligence Group. Success in the U.S. is declining due...
Starbucks, Supermarkets Targeted in Ransomware Attack
Starbucks and several major U.K. supermarkets experienced disruption due to a ransomware attack on the prominent supply chain software provider Blue Yonder. The company disclosed the incident on Thursday,...
AI-Assisted Attacks Top Cyber Threat For Third Consecutive Quarter, Gartner Finds
For the third consecutive quarter, Gartner has found that cyber attacks staged using artificial intelligence are the biggest risk for enterprises. The consulting firm surveyed 286 senior risk and...
NIS 2 Compliance Deadline Approaches: What You Need To Know
On Oct. 17, the Network and Information Security 2 Directive takes effect. This means that relevant entities in industries such as energy, transport, water, healthcare, and digital infrastructure that...
Ransomware Trends: Most Attacks Hit Between 1am and 5am, Study Finds
Threat actors are taking advantage of when security professionals are off-duty to stage their ransomware attacks, new research has found. The ThreatDown 2024 State of Ransomware report from Malwarebytes...
10 Security Tips for Business Travellers This Summer
Now the weather is hotting up, many workers may be considering spending some time away from their desk. You may be more inclined to head to that conference in...
Olympics 2024: Cyber Attackers are Targeting Companies Associated With Paris Games
Organisations linked to the Paris Olympics 2024 have an increased risk of cyber attacks, including ransomware, credential leaks and phishing campaigns, a study has found. Insikt Group, the threat...