Over the course of a few short weeks in early 2020, business as we know it changed. As lockdowns caused by COVID-19 spread worldwide, organizations scrambled to keep the lights on.  Working from home was the only way to keep business rolling.  The thing is, connecting and supporting employees from home meant that the traditional perimeter for security  — Which had already been eroding under pressure from the work-at-home trend — was now obsolete. “I…

The United States Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has tightened the security standards that financial institutions must comply with when handling consumer data. Financial institutions will be required to explain their information-sharing practices and designate a single qualified individual to oversee their information security program. The change is part of an update to the FTC’s Safeguards Rule that was announced in a joint statement by FTC Chair Lina M. Khan and Commissioner Rebecca Kelly Slaughter. Five…

Thierry Henry today announced a partnership with sports brand PUMA to create a platform and campaign that will highlight online hate crime and encourage people to do good by taking on tasks to fight against online abuse. The not-for-profit platform is called ‘The Game of our Lives’ (GOL) and tasks will include actions such as petitions and protests. Thierry Henry, a former striker for Arsenal and France, took to the stage at Web Summit in…

California next-gen SIEM and XDR company Exabeam has launched an initiative to help cybersecurity job seekers connect with industry professionals.  Exabeam announced its free Cyberversity scheme on September 29 as “an interactive educational experience meant to increase diversity and help close the skills gap in the cybersecurity industry.” Under the initiative, cybersecurity students, recent graduates, and those interested in working in the field of cybersecurity are given a chance to learn directly from Exabeam’s security experts and other established industry professionals…

It’s safe to say that many Americans are obsessed with Squid Game. According to Business Insider, the Korean drama series has driven the newest engagers to a Netflix title of any Netflix series over the last three years. And while word-of-mouth buzz has played a big part in the show’s success, TV watchers aren’t the only ones taking note. Cybercriminals are also formulating ways to profit off the show’s popularity. According to the New York Post, a malicious app based on Squid Game was recently found on the Google…

It’s safe to say that many Americans are obsessed with Squid Game. According to Business Insider, the Korean drama series has driven the newest engagers to a Netflix title of any Netflix series over the last three years. And while word-of-mouth buzz has played a big part in the show’s success, TV watchers aren’t the only ones taking note. Cybercriminals are also formulating ways to profit off the show’s popularity. According to the New York Post, a malicious app based on Squid Game was recently found on the Google…