Businesses rely on technology more today than they ever have in the past. In fact, many business models are built entirely around a technology which, if disrupted, could spell ruin. A traditional business with a brick and mortar presence is probably better-placed to withstand an extensive online disruption or outage.
Any developer would probably agree Content Management Systems (CMS) make it easier for web development teams and marketing to work together. However CMS assets like blog.company.com are also web application based and could be targets of hacker attacks. Why’s that? Simply because they are based on commonly used technologies, communicate with end users, bring in organic or paid reader traffic and build brand awareness.
As ransomware attacks become more sophisticated, they pose an ever-increasing threat to data-driven systems. Much like an infectious disease, malware wreaks the most havoc once it spreads; so the best way for hackers to get the most bang for their buck is by targeting vulnerable businesses. When an encrypted file from one account syncs to the cloud and to other devices, productivity grinds to a halt.
Cambridge, MA, December 4, 2018 – Devo Technology, the data operations company, is building on its success delivering cybersecurity solutions to Fortune 2000 companies with the addition of three security executives to its employee roster. The company today announced the appointment of Julian Waits as General Manager of the Devo Security Business Unit. Joining Waits are Matt Mosley, Vice President of Products, Cybersecurity and Fred Wilmot, VP of Security Engineering.
Sotheby’s, the popular British auction house, revealed on Friday that its website had been infected with digital skimming code. The company claims that its New York based e-commerce marketplace Sotheby’s Home, formerly known as Viyet, was affected. On October 10, 2018, the firm discovered and “promptly removed” malicious code placed onto the site by a malicious third party.
Penetration testing is becoming increasingly popular as organizations are beginning to embrace the need for stronger cybersecurity. But there are still too many businesses that don’t fully understand the benefits of regular security testing. Pen testing is vital for any kind of organization with an IT system or website. A recent survey of penetration testers revealed that 88 percent of those questioned said they could infiltrate organizations and steal data within 12 hours.
We at Bulletproof provide a range of different cyber security services, including penetration tests, managed SIEM, and compliance consultancy. Though undoubtedly the most interesting (and cool) service we offer are our red team assessments.
Global hotel chain Marriott has revealed that it suffered a significant data breach with the data of 500 million customers possibly compromised by attackers. Marriott received an alert on September 8 from a security tool regarding an unauthorized attempt to access the Starwood guest reservation database. Upon inspection, the company discovered that there had been unauthorized access to the Starwood network since 2014.
An estimated 34 percent of companies have experienced data breaches in the last 12 months. With those odds, every organization should be prioritizing cyber security and cyber attack management. Take the time now to put together a data breach incident response plan utilizing these steps, so if your organization is affected, you’ll be able to respond as quickly and effectively as possible. Here are some key steps the plan you create should include.
Almost ten years ago Firesheep made the news. Security people had known for years the danger of public WiFi-networks, but it was not until someone made a user-friendly Firefox extension out of the idea until it really got people’s attention. Since then a lot has happened to the web, so would something like that still be possible?
