As businesses settle into the new year, managed service providers (MSPs) should thoroughly review and strengthen their customers' endpoint cybersecurity strategies. According to WatchGuard data, in Q3’2024, endpoint malware detections were up significantly. This is a 300% increase compared to Q2, highlighting the importance of strengthening security measures at this time of year.
Shadow technology, regardless of name, is a manifestation of the same issue - unmonitored, unauthorized, or hidden technology operating outside official oversight. Over the past ten years, with the adoption of SaaS services, Shadow IT became a significant concern for security teams. With the more recent explosion of AI tools, we’ve started to hear the term Shadow AI being used for the same reasons.
Ever feel like some tools are designed by people who’ve never had to use them? Like those public restroom hand dryers that leave your hands wetter than before, or CAPTCHAs that make you question if you even know what a bicycle looks like—it’s like a bad joke at our expense. In the 2022 Devo SOC Performance Report, questions were raised about the biggest challenges faced by security operations center (SOC) teams.
Ever found sensitive data in your logs? You're not alone - even tech giants like Google and Facebook have faced this challenge. Watch this actionable webinar on keeping secrets out of logs featuring our special guest speaker, Allan Reyes. ' : No theoretical fluff - just practical solutions that you can start using tomorrow. Perfect for security engineers, developers, and tech leads who want to sleep better at night knowing their logs aren't accidentally exposing sensitive data.
Ransomware attacks have emerged as a significant threat to educational institutions. Cybercriminals encrypt sensitive data and demand payment for its release, severely disrupting school operations and leading to exorbitant recovery costs for districts. With ransomware tactics continually evolving, the security of the entire U.S. education system is at risk.
The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) is the body that regulates Hong Kong’s securities and futures markets. In recent years, the SFC has been placing an increasing focus on regulatory requirements for digital assets, especially for crypto-native firms and already regulated capital market participants.
The future of digital assets is built on efficiency, scalability, and seamless operations. As businesses continue to bring more digital asset solutions to market and serve more customers, operational complexity—particularly around gas management—remains a critical challenge. Today, we’re excited to introduce new capabilities that Fireblocks has designed to reduce friction and enable businesses to scale on-chain transactions with confidence.
Let’s catch up on the more interesting vulnerability disclosures and cyber security news gathered from articles across the web this week. This is what we have been reading about on our coffee break! Spotted this incredible heist reported during the week and it continues to rumble on.