Security | Threat Detection | Cyberattacks | DevSecOps | Compliance

May 2022

How to Decrypt Ransomware (with 100% Free Tools)

‍Ransomware attacks are dominating news headlines, with ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) operators actively seeking to exploit network vulnerabilities and infect unsuspecting victims. The healthcare sector and financial industry are especially vulnerable to ransomware attacks, as they store valuable personally identifiable data (PII) which can be misused to carry out lucrative crimes, like identity theft and fraud.

7 Ways to Secure Sensitive Data on a USB Flash Drive

Over 20 years ago, USB flash drives, also known as thumb drives, were regarded as a breakthrough in portable data storage technology. Today, they are seen as a major security risk. If you must use a USB flash drive for data storage, there are ways to improve your data security. Read on to learn how to secure your thumb drive. If you’re aware of sensitive data and its storage requirements, skip ahead to our top 7 tips for securing your USB flash drive.

Remediation Requests within RIsk Assessments Demo with Senior Product Manager, Chris Schubert

Hear from UpGuard's Senior Product Manager, Chris Schubert, as he introduces you to UpGuard's new Remediation Requests within Risk Assessments feature. You can now also send remediation requests from within risk assessments, enabling you to track the progress of each item under remediation and have a record of the remediation request embedded directly into the point-in-time risk assessment.

Vendor Portfolios Demo with UpGuard's Product Marketing Lead, Harsh Budholiya

Learn from UpGuard's Product Marketing Lead, Harsh Budholiya, as he introduces you to UpGuard's new Vendor Portfolios feature. Vendor portfolios provide security teams greater control over user permissions by giving them the ability to define access to all or selected portfolios for each user on the platform based on their role in the organization.

Jira Integration Demo with UpGuard's Product Marketing Manager, Annie Luu

Hear from UpGuard's Product Marketing Manager, Annie Luu, as she introduces you to UpGuard's new Jira Integration feature. UpGuard's Jira integration plugs directly into your workflow management, giving you the flexibility to present only the information you want to the relevant people to address security risks promptly. =========== CHAPTERS:=========== Interested in finding out more about UpGuard?

Your Password Was Exposed in a Non-Google Data Breach: How to Respond

If you’re a Google Chrome user, you may have received the pop-up alert “Your password was exposed in a non-Google data breach” in your web browser. The alert informs users of any recent security breaches which may have compromised their account passwords. Read on to learn more about what this alert means for your data security and the appropriate steps to secure your personal data.

What is TTP Hunting?

TTP hunting is an intelligence-based type of cyber threat hunting that analyzes the latest TTP (Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures) used by hackers and cybercriminals. TTP threat hunters study the newest tools and technologies used by cybercriminals, learn how to detect new attack trends, and gather enough cyber threat intelligence so that companies can fully protect their attack surface.

This Password Has Appeared in a Data Leak: How to Respond

“This password has appeared in a data leak, putting this account at high risk of compromise. You should change your password immediately” – if you own an iPhone or iPad running on iOS 14 or above, you may have received this worrying message lately. Apple rolled out this feature across both devices and Macs as a cybersecurity feature. If you have received this notification, you might be wondering what it means and what to do next. Read on to learn more.

Sumo Logic vs Splunk: Which Is Better For Big Data Log Analysis?

Log analysis and security incident and event management (SIEM) tools have become staples of enterprise cyber resilience programs. For vigilant organizations, having infrastructure visibility into the transactions occurring behind the scenes is instrumental to maintaining a strong security posture. Splunk and SumoLogic are two leading platforms that serve this critical purpose—let’s revisit them again to see how their current offerings stack up.

Can SIM Cards Get Hacked?

‍Yes, even basic technology like SIM cards poses the risk of getting hacked. Today, cell phones have almost become tiny supercomputers, so users must learn how to secure their mobile phones. From social engineering scams to SIM hijacking, sensitive data can easily become compromised without adequate cybersecurity awareness. Learn more about why SIM card hacking is on the rise and how you can prevent it from happening.

How Do You Get Infected by Ransomware?

Over the last few years, the rate of cyberattacks has continued to hit record growth, taking advantage of individuals or businesses with poor cybersecurity practices. These attacks have affected healthcare, government, finance, and major businesses around the world. Of these cyberattacks, ransomware consistently ranks at the top of the most common cyber threats list, with an estimated 623 million incidents worldwide in 2021.

How to Map Your Digital Footprint: A 2022 Guide for Businesses

Forensic investigators can track your exact location by following the biological traces left on every object you touched. In the digital world, your online activity is much easier to track because digital prints are larger, harder to hide, and even harder to erase. This poses a serious cybersecurity problem for all businesses.

10 Biggest Data Breaches in Finance [Updated May 2022]

Cybercriminals choose their targets based on two conditions - maximum impact and maximum profit. Financial institutions perfectly meet these conditions because they store highly valuable data, and their digital transformation efforts are creating greater opportunities for cyber attackers to access that data. This is why the financial sector is disproportionately targeted by cybercriminals, behind healthcare.

Is Cybersecurity Hard?

‍Cybersecurity is one of the fastest-growing and most in-demand fields in the tech world. As technology continues to evolve, the demands of cybersecurity (and job opportunities) also grow along with it. Choosing a cybersecurity career can be difficult and challenging, but there are many different career paths to choose from that can make your experience rewarding and well worth the investment.

What is Business Email Compromise (BEC)? And How To Prevent It

Business email compromise (BEC) occurs when cybercriminals scam organizations by compromising sensitive data through email accounts for financial gain. FBI research shows that BEC is currently the most costly digital crime, far surpassing ransomware to account for US$49.2 million in victim losses in 2021. BEC is also known as email account compromise (EAC) or 'man-in-the-email' scamming.

Biggest Data Breaches in US History [Updated 2022]

Everyone is at risk of a data breach or cyber attack, no matter how small or large a company is. Hackers and cybercriminals come up with new ways every day to steal sensitive information or personal data that they can potentially sell or ransom for money. According to a report published by the Identity Theft Resource Center (ITRC), a record number of 1862 data breaches occurred in 2021 in the US.