The smart home could be ripe for IoT device attacks as cybercriminals rake in record ransomware payments. Remote work may be responsible for the increase in attacks, Kaspersky says. Image: GettyImages/Andrey Suslov The modern home is chock full of myriad Internet of Things devices ranging from doorbell video cameras to smart pet feeders. While these products may offer a number of conveniences, smart devices also provide new entry points and potential security vulnerabilities for online…

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Endpoint detection and response (EDR) software detects and identifies threats on network-connected devices. Compare features of top EDR tools. Image: Getty Images/iStockphoto Remote work has skyrocketed over the last year, leading to many workers accessing company information on personal devices. According to an HR Dive study, 60% of these personal devices aren’t monitored by security tools. Even if your workforce isn’t remote, unsecured personal devices can still provide hackers with easy access to company data…

Some scams can make a telltale sound—rinnng, rinnng! Yup, the dreaded robocall. Not only are they annoying, but they can also hit you in the pocketbook.   In the U.S., unwanted calls rank as the top consumer complaint reported to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), partly because scammers have made good use of spoofing technologies that serve up phony caller ID numbers. As a result, that innocent-looking phone number may not be innocent at all.  Whether the voice on the other end of the smartphone is recorded…

Most executives cite ransomware as their biggest security concern but few have run simulated attacks to prepare, says Deloitte. Image: Rzt_Moster/Shutterstock A successful ransomware attack can overwhelm an organization as we’ve seen many times, especially over the past several months. But while most organizations acknowledge the threat and risk of such attacks, how many are truly ready to defend themselves against one? New information from Deloitte examines whether organizations are properly prepared against a ransomware…

Dark Web prices for fake COVID-19 vaccination cards shot up from $100 to $200 almost immediately after the U.S. president announced new mandates, says Check Point Research. Image: Check Point Research In an effort to stem the spread of COVID-19, President Joe Biden proposed new mandates on Thursday that would require federal workers, health care professionals and people working at businesses with more than 100 employees to get vaccinated. There was a quick reaction from…