Insights on Data Security & Threat Intelligence
In a spam campaign that we have been seeing at the end of the year, malware actors were sending out Courier Delivery Notification themed e-mails to lure users into falling prey to the infamous CryptoWall ransomware. These attached zip files in these e-mails contained malicious javascript files, which were lamely
Metadata: Unleashing the Power of ECM Embracing new and innovative technology used to be a hallmark of leading-edge companies, but the practice has quickly becoming the norm among many organizations across all industry sectors. Today, most businesses recognize the need for enterprise content management (ECM) and information governance (IG), and
We are very excited to be part of an expert panel at the IJIS Institute’s National Symposium. Title: Balancing security, convenience and mission success: A path forward for information safeguards and sharing through Identity ManagementWhen: January 20th, 2016Where: Crystal Gateway Marriott in Arlington, VATime: 4:20-5:20pm, Salon J, Track 2 Creating the right safeguards to be
You might remember CYREN’s previous Cyber-Grinch and Cyber-Scrooge blog article from 2014… Tis the time of the year when this article’s content becomes relevant again! The Scams of Christmas Past, Present, and Future In 2015, the cyber-criminals, alias Cyber-Grinch and Cyber-Scrooge are active and creative in their goal of making
From Clutter to Classification Using IG to Gain Control of Your File Shares Rarely is chaos planned. Cleaning up that same chaotic mess is rarely a planned activity. The overgrowth of file shares is a story that is repeated at almost all organizations. Folders created with unclear names and documents
Year of the Breach 2014 was called by many the “year of the breach”. Throughout the Asia Pacific region , high-profile cases hit the headlines. In Jan 2014, the personal data of 20 million South Koreans — or 40% of the country’s population — was stolen, sparking outrage as worried
Android Malware “GhostPush” Already discovered packaged into 39 different Android apps, “GhostPush” (sometimes also called “Rootnik”) malware turns an infected device into a platform for the installation of adware, unwanted homescreen links, and further malware. Victims have found the malware to be deeply entrenched and difficult to remove. Malicious Code
How Do You Eat the IG Elephant? One Bite at a Time! A Practical Approach to Information Governance Design A lot of people who need information governance put it off because the task seems so overwhelming. But achieving a well-designed and manageable information governance solution is not as daunting as
Chinese users – a very attractive target for phishing attacks Chinese people are increasingly getting online and adopting mobile services. 2014 was a pivotal year, with the massive adoption of mobile services by over 560 million users. It is anticipated that more than half of the entire population of China
