Compliance is something that developers dislike. Traditionally led by risk and information security teams, compliance standard enforcement in organizations is not something software engineers are trained to do. So when the words “PCI compliance” are tossed around, for many developers it mentally translates to limitations, guardrails, bottlenecks, and drastic changes to their workflows that impact productivity. But that doesn’t have to be the case.

Cyber Essentials is a government-backed scheme that helps businesses of all sizes protect themselves from common cyber threats. The scheme sets out five technical controls companies must implement to achieve certification. These controls protect against the most common cyber attacks, such as malware, phishing, and denial-of-service attacks.

It's 8.58am, the tickets to your favorite band's latest tour are about to go on sale and you're poised, credit card in hand, ready to secure the hottest tickets in town. Only, once you make it to the front of the virtual queue, the tickets have all been snapped up by scalpers. Or you're faced with the dreaded message, "server busy, try again later". If you think this is unfair, you’re not alone.

SecurityScorecard recently participated and presented in the World Economic Forum’s (WEF) Annual Meeting on Cybersecurity, which brought together 160 leaders on cybersecurity, including: global Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs); academic thought leaders, heads of cybersecurity from multiple countries and entities (the United Arab Emirates, Canada, Singapore, Luxembourg, the European Union, and Interpol); and the CEOs of several major companies.

The latest report from UK Finance paints a mixed picture of financial fraud in the United Kingdom, with losses exceeding £500 million in the first half of the year. However, amidst these concerning figures, there is a glimmer of hope as cyber fraud rates have shown a slight 2% decrease from the previous year.

As the Thanksgiving season rapidly approaches, many look forward to the warmth of family gatherings, the aroma of roasted turkey, and the joy of gratitude. Yet, just as we prepare our homes and hearts for this festive season, cybercriminals are gearing up to unleash a different kind of feast—a cyber feast—rife with sophisticated scams targeting unsuspecting individuals and businesses alike.

One of the most notable changes in cybercrime since the beginning of the 21st century has been the maturation of the illegal industry from individual hackers to full-on profitable businesses. E-Root, a global illegal marketplace, was taken down by law enforcement in 2020 but recently made the news as its admin faces 20 years in prison for selling stolen Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) and Secure Shell (SSH) accounts.