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The researchers at Microsoft Threat Intelligence Center (MSTIC) are warning of increasingly sophisticated operations carried out by Iranian threat actors. The Microsoft Threat Intelligence Center (MSTIC) shared the results of their analysis on the evolution of Iran-linked threat actors at the CyberWarCon 2021. Over the past 12 months, MSTIC experts observed increasingly sophisticated attacks orchestrated by Iranian APT groups. Over the past year, Microsoft Threat Intelligence Center (MSTIC) has observed an evolution of the tools,…

Midsize companies often lack the staff, expertise and expensive tools needed to defend themselves against attack, says security provider Coro. Image: Aurielaki/Getty/istock Images Cybercriminals will attack any type of organization large or small if they think they can profit from it and get away with the crime. But while large enterprises usually have the budgets, people and resources to protect themselves from a cyberattack, the same isn’t necessarily true for smaller businesses. A report released…

Understanding the true nature of cyber-threats is critical in enabling organizations to protect themselves, according to Ciaran Martin, Founding CEO of the National Cyber Security Centre and Professor, University of Oxford.  During a session at IRISSCON 2021, Martin said it is important to be more realistic about the true threat cyber-attacks pose to society. For example, he had recently re-watched the classic movie WarGames, which “set a tone about the catastrophization of cybersecurity in a way that…

In life, regret tends to take on many shapes and forms. We often do not heed the guidance of the common anecdotes we hear throughout our days and years. From “look before you leap” to “an apple a day keeps the doctor away” – we take these sayings in stride, especially when we cannot necessarily provide proof of their veracity! One particular trope that may incite ire, frustration, or regret when applied to enterprise security…

Only 25% of consumers surveyed by NTT Application Security said they’d take their online business elsewhere following a data breach. Image: Getty Images/iStockphoto Online shopping has proven to be a quick and convenient way to buy virtually anything. And it’s been a lifesaver during the pandemic when we couldn’t go out to pick up groceries, food, and other essential items. But like any website, retail sites can be vulnerable to data breaches and security flaws….

Enterprises are increasingly adopting more complex security architectures that include multiple layers of protection to empower their security team and keep up with ever-increasing advanced threats. While this approach can help protect against sophisticated attacks, it also makes it difficult to correlate events across different components of the architecture. As such, enterprises need to simplify their security architecture so they can gain better visibility into what’s going on at each level within their environment. According…

If the UK Government gets its way, IT service vendors and other cloud-based service providers may soon be required to adopt new measures to strengthen their cybersecurity, amid rising concerns about supply chain risks. The Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has floated plans to make mandatory compliance with the National Cyber Security Centre’s Cyber Assessment Framework, which provides guidance for organisations responsible for vitally important services and activities. In a press release,…