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Email Security Limitations of Microsoft 365 Defender

We probably do not need to cover this, but we’ll provide a quick overview – M365 has a host of advantages, including scalability and convenience. Because the platform is cloud-based, businesses can effortlessly access their data and applications and shift to fully remote or hybrid working models without the common challenges of such a transition.

The Human Element: Understanding the Psychology of Cybersecurity Defence

By James Rees, MD, Razorthorn Security Human-related security failures are rarely about incompetence. Most organisations view security as a problem to be solved through training modules, awareness campaigns and strict policies, yet beneath this mechanical approach lies a deeper truth: our relationship with security at work mirrors our basic human needs for safety, belonging and professional dignity.

Ready for Black Friday? Guide to Safe Shopping

As Black Friday approaches, consumers and retailers are gearing up for deals—while cybercriminals prepare to exploit any vulnerabilities. With online shopping at its peak, hackers are poised to take advantage of the busiest, most hectic moments. Retailers face a significant challenge: safeguarding customer data and profits. A 2024 Verizon report shows that system intrusions, social engineering, and web vulnerabilities cause 92% of retail data breaches.

Stay ahead of cybercrime and ransomware with Zerto 10's encryption detection

In the time it takes you to finish this post — perhaps even this sentence — it is more than likely that ransomware will disrupt yet another business, causing extensive delays and irrevocable damage. Across the globe, ransomware attacks continue to increase in frequency, sophistication, and consequence, littering headlines with cautionary tales and sobering statistics. Over the next decade, Cybersecurity Ventures predicts that global ransomware damage will grow by 30 percent annually.

Azure Security Best Practices

Azure Security Best Practices: Don't Get Caught with Your Cloud Pants Down Executive Summary The cloud isn't some futuristic fantasy anymore, folks. It's the backbone of modern business, and Azure is charging hard, fueled by AI, to potentially dethrone AWS by 2026. But with this breakneck adoption comes a harsh reality: security can't be an afterthought.

Three ATO Prevention Measures Ripe for Disruption This Past Fraud Awareness Week

If there’s one fraud statistic worth dwelling on as Fraud Awareness Week 2024 passes, it’s this – in the past year, scams of one type or other siphoned $1 trillion globally, according to the Global Scam Alliance’s State of Scams Report 2024. But this figure only scratches the surface of cybercrime’s total global cost, projected to reach $10.5 trillion in 2025, according to Cybersecurity Ventures, the world’s leading source of cyber research.

The Cyber Helpline Report: The UK Justice System is Failing Cybercrime Victims

Cybercrime and online harms are rapidly evolving, impacting millions annually in England and Wales alone. Recognising the complexity and urgency of these issues, The Cyber Helpline has undertaken a thorough analysis to examine the critical gaps in the processes of reporting, investigation, and prosecution faced by victims. Drawing on our data and insights from across England and Wales, we explore the journey of victims from the initial impact through to potential prosecution.

Understanding TellYouThePass Ransomware: A Growing Threat in 2024

TellYouThePass ransomware, first seen in 2019, is once again in the spotlight due to its recent activity. This ransomware has been found exploiting critical vulnerabilities in PHP, specifically the CVE-2024-4577 flaw, putting both Windows and Linux systems at risk. The malware uses advanced techniques like web shells and fileless malware to gain entry, highlighting the need for robust cybersecurity measures.

How Do Websites Get Hacked?

We witness a sharp surge in website security risks, as highlighted in the latest State of Application Security 2023 Annual Report. AppTrana WAAP blocked over 6 billion attacks across 1400+ websites under its protection. Every website is at risk, regardless of whether it is a simple blog, a portfolio showcase, a small cupcake business, or a dynamic e-commerce platform. Why would someone hack my website? How do hackers check if my website is hackable? How do websites get hacked?