Insights on Data Security & Threat Intelligence
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
Cyren announces the release of the comprehensive cybersecurity report Botnets: The Clone Army of Cybercrime. This detailed look at a fundamental component of cybercrime infrastructure covers a wide range of botnet-specific topics, ranging from the basics of botnet architecture to in-depth analyses of botnet creation and evasion techniques. Report highlights
Fake Michael Kors shopping site ranks as the highest volume non-malware attack of 2016 Global business email traffic passing through Cyren’s cloud security operations is unfortunately reinforcing Scrooge’s initial take on Christmas, as analysis done this week shows that Christmas-themed email is almost entirely commercial or criminal. Instead of bringing
