Just over three-quarters of cybersecurity professionals have said they expect to see an increase in DNS-related security threats over the next few weeks. In preparation, three in five (59%) have altered their DNS security methods in the run up to the holiday season, according to a new report from the Neustar International Security Council (NISC). However, 29% have reservations around their ability to respond to DNS attacks, likely attributed to the shifting and complex DNS…

On December 11, 2017, Platinum Edge Media and its founder CJ Thompson created National App Day as a way to celebrate how apps have inspired us and changed our culture. The Registrar at National Day Calendar went on to proclaim National App Day to be observed annually. We can’t truly appreciate the impact that apps have on our lives without an idea of how to use these programs securely. That’s especially the case for mobile…

We’re excited to let you know that VMware Cloud on AWS is named winner of the Customer Demand Subcategory under Hybrid Cloud in CRN’s 2020 Products Of The Year. The recognition of this award highlights how VMware Cloud on AWS has garnered real-world satisfaction among customers and partners with its agility, innovation and flexibility.   VMware Cloud on AWS brings VMware’s enterprise class Software-Defined Data Center software to the AWS Cloud and enables customers to…

Angela McLaren has been announced as the new assistant commissioner of the City of London Police, with responsibility for economic and cybercrime. McLaren joins from Police Scotland, where she was the executive lead for organized crime, counter terrorism and intelligence. “I feel privileged to be joining such a talented team of individuals who are already leading the way in preventing and detecting economic and cybercrime, and look forward to working with them to protect the…

By Jason M. Fung, Offensive Security Research Manager at Intel Software security has been studied by many for decades. As attackers find new ways to break through protections, defenders learn and harden their design accordingly. As it becomes increasingly challenging to find low hanging fruit in the software layer, attackers naturally move down the stack to look for ways to compromise systems in the hardware layer. It is paramount for system designers to gain proficiency…

Operational technology (OT) security company Claroty has announced the appointments of Adi Weisz as VP of engineering and Brian Dunphy as VP of product management as the firm looks to continue its growth and innovation in the field of industrial cybersecurity. Weisz joins Claroty from Lusha and brings 20 years of technology experience to the role, having previously served at firms such as Fornova, Gigya and AfterDownload. He will be in charge of building and…

Don’t let the funny name confuse you. Smishing is a major scam. While a text may seem perfectly normal, it could be from someone with malicious intent—someone who wants to steal your identity, your bank account number, or other sensitive information. A recent report by the cybersecurity company Proofpoint found that 84 percent of organizations surveyed faced texting attacks. But companies aren’t the only ones being targeted. Scammers are sending scam texts to individuals, as…