Trend Micro recently surveyed 1,150 IT executives globally. We found a gap between the perceived risk from IoT and the planned mitigation for that risk. Most senior executives recognize that IoT can introduce security risk to the organization, but few will invest resources to remediate that risk. Click here for more details. Senior leadership should…
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The Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) is the leading edge of the convergence of Operational Technology (OT) with IT. This convergence begins with network connectivity but requires enhancements in operational procedures, technology, and training as well. Beginning with the network, IT and OT use different protocols. Within the OT world, vendors have created many proprietary…
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For years, one of the most lucrative ways for hackers to generate profits was through ransomware attacks. These instances involve the use of strong encryption to lock victims out of their files and data – attackers then sell the decryption key in exchange for an untraceable Bitcoin ransom payment. Now, however, another highly profitable attack…
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Welcome to our weekly roundup, where we share what you need to know about the cybersecurity news and events that happened over the past few days. This week, Air Canada reported a data breach that exposed passport details for more than 20,000 customers on their mobile app. Also, Trend Micro’s Midyear Security Roundup reported an…
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Today, Trend Micro released its first half 2018 security roundup report in which we want to share the threat intelligence we discovered through the Trend Micro™ Smart Protection Network™ that allows us to identify the threats that have targeted our customer base. Below are some thoughts I’d like to share with you about these trends…
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Welcome to our weekly roundup, where we share what you need to know about the cybersecurity news and events that happened over the past few days. This week, Facebook removed 652 fake accounts originating from Russia and Iran. Also, Microsoft identified and removed fake internet domains that mimicked U.S political institutions thought to be created…
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I had to go to the doctor the other day because I was miserable and sick. I don’t like going to the doctor so I waited until my stuffy nose and congestion turned into a full blown sinus infection. The doctor said this thing was going around, and I should be better in a few…
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Some of the most advanced strategies in the current technology and analytics spaces include artificial intelligence and machine learning. These innovative approaches can hold nearly endless possibilities for technological applications: from the ability to eliminate manual work and enable software to make accurate predictions based on specific performance indicators. In this way, it’s no…
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By now, many enterprise decision-makers are familiar with the concept of digital extortion, particularly in the form of ransomware. These encryption-based attacks lock users out of their sensitive and valuable data, applications and operating systems. Attackers demand a ransom in the form of untraceable digital currency for the decryption key – which may or may…
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The Internet of Things (IoT) is radically reshaping the way we live and work. Before our very eyes, organizations are becoming more agile, efficient and cost effective to run, all while consumers marvel at the wonders of the smart home, fitness trackers and connected cars. There’s just one major problem: Much of this new infrastructure…
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