COVID-19 stories - Page 7
Cyber criminals target education sector as remote learning increases
Wed, 10th Feb 2021
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edutech
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e-learning
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cybersecurity
Cybercriminals are increasingly targeting the educational sector as schools face renewed closures or adopt hybrid learning models, says Kaspersky.
Phishing email attacks targeting remote workers on the rise
Mon, 25th Jan 2021
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uc
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phishing
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email security
Work from home-related phishing email attacks are increasing, with subjects like corporate policy changes becoming more popular, according to KnowBe4.
COVID-19 inspires fintech innovations worldwide
Fri, 22nd Jan 2021
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fintech
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globaldata
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covid-19
As COVID-19 continues to create economic uncertainty, several fintechs have started to realign their growth strategies, the analysts state.
Malware variants becoming increasingly prevalent, sophisticated and evolved
Wed, 20th Jan 2021
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malware
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ai security
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ai
Malware variants are becoming more sophisticated and prevalent, posing a greater threat to businesses, according to Giacom and Webroot.
Worldwide cybersecurity spending to increase 10% in 2021 — Canalys
Wed, 20th Jan 2021
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multi-cloud
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cybersecurity
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solar power
This will contribute to a swelling of the valuation of the cybersecurity market, which is set to reach $60.2 billion this year.
Top security threats for 2021
Thu, 14th Jan 2021
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vpns
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supply chain
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cybersecurity
2020 saw a surge in cybercrime attacks, with COVID-19 being exploited by criminals. Here are the cybersecurity threats to watch out for in 2021.
Dark net vendors wanting Bitcoin payments for unverified COVID-19 vaccines
Thu, 14th Jan 2021
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crypto
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blockchain
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email security
As the medicines are being offered on the dark net, purchasers have no way of knowing whether they are genuine, according to Check Point.
New research reveals evolving tactics attackers use to trick victims
Fri, 25th Dec 2020
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firewalls
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email security
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breach prevention
Barracuda's new report highlights how cybercriminals are adapting quickly to current events and new tactics, with spear-phishing attacks on the rise.
Scammers target victims using COVID-19 vaccine news
Fri, 25th Dec 2020
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phishing
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email security
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covid-19
Wave of new cybersecurity threats predicted for 2021, with scams, malware, fraud and disinformation on the rise, says NortonLifeLock.
Kaspersky discovers COVID-19 research related cyber threats
Fri, 25th Dec 2020
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advanced persistent threat protection
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supply chain
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kaspersky
Kaspersky researchers have identified two APT incidents targeting COVID-19 research. The Lazarus group is thought to be responsible.
Quantea and Attivo Networks launch joint network security solution
Wed, 23rd Dec 2020
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
Quantea and Attivo Networks launch joint cybersecurity solution for IoT and COVID-19, aimed at reducing network breach and data loss risk.
Cybercriminals target COVID-19 vaccine - report
Wed, 23rd Dec 2020
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healthtech
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hacking
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positive technologies
Attackers did not spare clinics where COVID-19 patients were being treated or pharmaceutical sites where vaccine research was being conducted.
COVID-19 sees 400% surge in cyber crime
Wed, 23rd Dec 2020
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vpns
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cybersecurity
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nordvpn
COVID-19 crisis leads to a surge in cyber crimes, with online scams increasing by over 400% in March 2020, according to new research.
What does the future of infosecurity entail?
Fri, 18th Dec 2020
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quantum computing
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cybersecurity
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healthtech
2020 has brought constant changes, curveballs, and shifts in business strategy. Here are the key infosecurity trends for 2021.
DNS threats expected to explode over the holiday period, report finds
Wed, 16th Dec 2020
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ddos
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shopping
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neustar
Experts warn of heightened DNS attack risks during holiday shopping peak, urge firms to bolster cyber defences.
Why organisations are facing a perfect information management storm
Mon, 14th Dec 2020
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document management
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ecm
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martech
Digital transformation brings new challenges and opportunities, but also highlights the need for effective information management and privacy.
Back to the future: Enterprise edition
Fri, 11th Dec 2020
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breach prevention
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hybrid & remote work
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cloud services
Bill Gates believes that the post-pandemic future will be a 'semi-normal' version of the past, with a hybrid workforce and a continued reliance on the cloud.
The future of work: the hybrid workforce
Tue, 8th Dec 2020
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e-learning
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hybrid & remote work
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wfh
The pandemic has revolutionized the future of work with remote operations, increased productivity, lower costs, and environmental benefits.
Malwarebytes expands protection suite, with focus on protecting remote workers
Fri, 4th Dec 2020
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malware
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endpoint protection
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risk & compliance
Malwarebytes expands its protection suite and partners with cyber-insurance provider Coalition to offer customers joint discounts.
Cyber-attackers target COVID-19 vaccine supply chain in sweeping phishing campaign
Fri, 4th Dec 2020
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phishing
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email security
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supply chain
IBM releases bombshell report on phishing campaign targeting COVID-19 vaccine supply chain in multiple countries.