1 in 5 companies fail PCI compliance assessments of their infrastructure
According to a recent poll by SentryBay, the infrastructure of over 21% of surveyed companies has failed key PCI compliance assessments, designed to assist them to maintain high security standards when processing customer card payments. In addition, a further 29.3% said that they had no confidence in their own company’s compliance when it came to […]
Funding and staffing increase for National Cybersecurity Centre after HSE hack
Staff numbers at the National Cyber Security Centre could reach 70 within five years as part of the new expansion. Read More ›
What are the most common cybersecurity challenges SMEs face today?
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are considered to be the backbone of Europe’s economy. 25 million SMEs are active in the EU, and employ more than 100 million workers. ENISA identified the cybersecurity challenges SMEs face today and issued recommendations. Read More ›
NCSC: Impact on UK orgs from Kaseya ransomware attack “limited”
The REvil ransomware attack on Kaseya’s VSA product is estimated to have affected over 1,000 companies globally, but the impact on UK organisations currently appears limited. Read More ›
Ransomware hits hundreds of US companies, security firm says
A ransomware attack paralyzed the networks of at least 200 U.S. companies on Friday, according to a cybersecurity researcher whose company was responding to the incident. Read More ›
Russian-based hackers launch cyberattack on at least 200 IT management firms in the US and demand $5M in ransom despite Biden’s threat to Putin of ‘retaliation’
Russian-based hackers have launched a cyberattack on at least 200 information technology management firms in the United States and demanded up to $5 million in ransom, it has been revealed. Read More ›
Why has data stolen in the HSE cyberattack not yet appeared online?
Experts say they are surprised the criminals have not followed through on their threats. Read More ›
Waikato DHB ransomware attack: Privacy Commissioner warns victims to consider credit freeze
The ransomware-hit Waikato DHB must notify patients whose information has been shared on the dark web, Privacy Commissioner John Edwards says. Read More ›
Ransomware gangs get paid off as officials struggle for fix
If your business falls victim to ransomware and you want simple advice on whether to pay the criminals, don’t expect much help from the U.S. government. The answer is apt to be: It depends. Read More ›
10 of the Best Cybersecurity Thought Leaders to Follow
With research carried out by Balbix, Cyber looks at 10 Thought Leaders, experts in their field, and respected voices in the industry who are essential to follow. Read More ›