RSS_Virtulization

Threat researcher explains why it’s tricky to tell the difference between legitimate Excel Macros and ones that deliver malware. Image: solarseven, Getty Images/iStockphoto Microsoft released Excel 4.0 for Windows 3.0 and 3.1 in 1992 and many companies still use this functionality in legacy operations. The problem is that bad actors have started using Excel sheets and macros as a new way to deliver malware.  Tal Leibovich, head of threat research at Deep Instinct, explained at…

A large cache of criminal case data belonging to the Dallas Police Department (DPD) is thought to have been lost forever.  About 22 terabytes of data went missing from the DPD computer database when data was migrated from an online, cloud-based archive to a server at the city’s data center in April. The data that disappeared included images, video, audio, case notes and other information gathered by police officers and detectives in relation to cases from before…

Even with plenty of old problems to contend with, an expert suggests security pros need to get ready for new and more powerful automated ransomware tools. Image: Jaiz Anuar/Shutterstock Cybercriminals are constantly looking for the best return on their investment and solutions that lower the chance of being caught. Sadly, that appears to mean small businesses are their current target of opportunity. Old problems specific to SMBs Tech media and cybersecurity pundits have been sounding…

What is zero trust security? Length: 16:59 | Aug 13, 2021 Want a zero-trust security primer on this complex cybersecurity topic? Brandon Vigliarolo breaks it down for you. Source link

SANTA CLARA, Calif., Aug. 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Palo Alto Networks (NYSE: PANW), the global cybersecurity leader, announced today that it will host an Analyst Day Event on Monday, September 13, 2021. Palo Alto Networks will host this webcasted virtual event at 9:30 a.m. Pacific time (12:30 p.m. Eastern time). Nikesh Arora, Palo Alto Networks’ chairman and CEO, along with other members of the executive team, will provide an in-depth review of the company, including its…

The UK Government has launched a new program to “spark a wave of growth” in the UK’s cyber sector. The Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) announced the initiative, known as “Cyber Runway,” today. It will be delivered by Plexal, CyLon, Deloitte and The Centre for Secure Information Technologies (CSIT). Cyber Runway will help entrepreneurs and businesses from across the UK—England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland—have access to business masterclasses, mentoring, product development…

Bad bot activity rose on sporting and betting sites during sporting events such as Tour De France, EURO 2020 and the Tokyo Olympics. Imperva Research Labs has revealed that punters were left at risk of account takeover (ATO) attacks, leaving their digital wallets vulnerable to exploitation. Alarmingly, during the Tokyo Olympics, the company saw a spike in search engine impersonators during the first week and by week two, it grew by 103% above average. “Bad…

Over one-third of organizations worldwide have experienced a ransomware attack or breach that blocked access to systems or data in the previous 12 months, according to new research. In a survey conducted by the International Data Corporation (IDC), it was found that many organizations that fell victim to ransomware experienced multiple ransomware events. In the US, the incident rate was notably lower (7%) compared to the worldwide rate of 37%. “Ransomware has become the enemy…