Insights on Data Security & Threat Intelligence
Cerber ransomware first appeared in February 2016, and according to initial reports (by SenseCy) it was offered in the form of Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS), where affiliates can join in order to distribute the ransomware, while the Cerber developers earn a commission from each ransom payment. Cyren is now detecting fresh outbreaks
Demonstrating ‘Contextual Access Control’ at the 2017 DHS S&T Urban Operational Experimentation Event by Daemon Price It’s an interesting time to be in Government Technology. Join me here every few weeks where I’ll share my observations on the latest technology happenings within the Beltway and across Government. We’ll discuss the
IAM Concept of the Week blog series – Each week we define and explain the significance of a concept in the world of Identity and Access Management. This week our IAM Concept of the Week deals with FIDO (Fast Identity Online), an authentication technology largely based on biometrics. FIDO is supported by
Streamlining the Serious Business of Due Diligence Although the concept of “due diligence” has become widely accepted as any painstakingly detailed process of investigating and verifying the validity of a fact or situation, the phrase takes on a more profound level of meticulous research when used in the context of
Introducing our new IAM Concept of the Week blog series – Each week we’ll define and explain the significance of a concept in the world of Identity and Access Management.This week let’s talk about 3 protocols – SAML, OAuth and OpenID Connect – that are often mentioned when discussing authentication
Cyren has discovered an outbreak of malware which is stealing passwords as well as Bitcoin from crypto-currency wallets on PCs. This versatile keylogger malware is being delivered as an attachment to phony bank transfer emails, which inform the recipient that they have received a deposit. The emails are originating primarily
A new survey conducted by Osterman Research and co-sponsored by Cyren shows that 75% of businesses surveyed incurred a security breach in the past 12 months. The top two culprits? Email phishing attacks infected systems at 37% of the companies, while 24% of respondents suffered successful ransomware attacks through file
The year 2016 was certainly notable for Locky and the rise of ransomware, but these last months our attention has been drawn to a fundamental element of the underlying criminal cyber infrastructure — botnets. In July, major attacks using LizardStresser, a distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) botnet using IoT devices, were launched
Making Resolutions vs. Transforming Business We all know how difficult it can be to keep your New Year’s resolutions. This is no different for businesses who face the issues of reducing costs, organizing systems, and locating files. The good news: You do not need resolutions to address these issues. What you need
