While the digital landscape evolves, cyber adversaries are also honing their tactics, techniques, and procedures. In recent years, ransomware groups have made major disruptions to the digital supply chain and, by extension, the world economy. What’s more, organizations in all industries and geographies continue to grapple with third-party threats, zero-day vulnerabilities, and more.

As Tax Day in the U.S. looms on the horizon, so too does the risk of falling victim to online scams. In 1986, the first year that e-filing was available, five people filed their returns electronically. Since then, the popularity of e-filing has increased so much that 92% of individual tax returns are now e-filed. As online tax filing and payment have become more popular, though, scams targeting unsuspecting taxpayers have as well.

Cyberattacks in the digital supply chain are now some of the most common cyber incidents today, with many of the recent major breaches resulting from a single vulnerability. Because of the rapid pace and scale of these attacks, cyber leaders can no longer rely on static analyses of their environments, and must continuously assess cyber risk across their entire supply chain and vendor ecosystem.

As March Madness sweeps across the nation, the excitement and frenzy associated with the NCAA Basketball Tournament also ushers in a season ripe for cyber threats. This annual college basketball tournament, beloved by millions, creates a unique environment that cybercriminals exploit to launch sophisticated social engineering attacks.

Artificial intelligence (AI) has become one of the most transformative forces of our time. From the mundane tasks of everyday life to the complexities of global industries, artificial intelligence continues to permeate every aspect of society, reshaping how we live, work, and interact. The growing importance of AI is not just a trend but a fundamental shift in the way we perceive and leverage technology. This is particularly true in the cybersecurity industry.

To recognize best-in-class consumer financial institutions and their Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs), Forbes just released its 2024 list of the top 50 consumer banks with the most robust cybersecurity. Together with Forbes, we are proud to recognize top CISOs and their dedication to safeguarding customer data.

Recent high-profile data breaches attributed to SolarWinds, Log4j, MOVEit, and more have demonstrated that the world still lacks a standard framework to measure cyber risk. Cybercriminals continue to exploit the trusted relationships between companies and their third-party suppliers and vendors, resulting in damaging attacks.

In an era where cyber threats are becoming increasingly sophisticated and pervasive, securing endpoints is paramount. Microsoft Defender for Endpoint emerges as a key player in the cybersecurity arena, offering comprehensive protection against a wide array of threats. This blog post delves into how Defender for Endpoint is revolutionizing endpoint security through the use of advanced threat protection technologies.

Late last year, the Computer Emergency Response Team of Ukraine (CERT-UA) released an advisory that reported cyberattacks targeting Ukrainian state organizations attributed to the Kremlin-backed nation-state group APT28, aka Fancy Bear/Sofacy. The advisory listed the use of a new backdoor named “OCEANMAP,” detailed in this whitepaper.

In the rapidly evolving landscape of cybersecurity, staying ahead of threats requires not just vigilance but advanced technology. Sentinel, Microsoft’s cloud-native Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) solution, represents a leap forward in the way organizations detect, investigate, and respond to cyber threats.

In the digital age, where data is the new gold, ensuring the security and efficiency of network communication is paramount for businesses of all sizes. The Server Message Block (SMB) protocol plays a crucial role in facilitating file sharing, network browsing, and printer access among devices on a network. Understanding SMB port numbers is essential for IT professionals looking to optimize and secure their networks.

In today’s digital age, ransomware attacks have emerged as one of the most formidable threats to organizations worldwide. These malicious software attacks encrypt files on a device, rendering them inaccessible to users, and demand a ransom for decryption keys. The impact of ransomware can be devastating, leading to significant financial losses, operational downtime, and reputational damage.