The NCC’s March Cyber Threat Pulse report found that ransomware attacks are on the rise and that there may be a new threat group to monitor. In March, ransomware attacks increased by over 50%, and Hive identifies as the third-most active hacking group.
Finops is a buzzword that has many meanings depending on whom you ask. There have been several definitions of it, ranging from “technology and tools” to “culture and communication” and even “business processes.” It’s bigger than any one of them—and sometimes includes all three.
Cybergangs are joining forces under affiliate groups and “as-a-service” models, warns Maya Horowitz, director of threat intelligence research at Check Point Research. The trend is fueling a thriving cybercrime underground economy, she said.
Several malware gangs have teamed up over the past year – including the FIN6 cybercrime group and the operators of TrickBot. The goal is to help fill criminal skill gaps and ultimately be a more potent threat to victims.
Developers remain in high demand, but the best developers share specific characteristics that make them succeed both professionally and personally, according to HackerRank’s 2018 Developer Skills Report, released Tuesday.
Among the more than 39,000 developers surveyed for the report, five habits contributed to their success. Some of these habits will help developers succeed, while others will help anyone achieve.
Cybercriminals have shifted their focus to cloud environments as more organizations move to the cloud to manage their operations and assets. Attackers are adopting more sophisticated and advanced methods to target cloud-native environments that are sensitive and vulnerable.
Cloud-based environments have become a target for cybercriminals using new tactics, techniques, and procedures. Although crypto miners were the most common type of malware discovered, attackers are also increasingly turning to backdoors, rootkits, and credential stealers.
These three recommendations can help organizations protect their cloud-native environments more effectively:
As we enter the era of e-commerce, companies can stay relevant in many ways. We can safely say that all e-commerce platforms should offer trendy product offerings, crawlable and mobile-friendly site architecture, and round-the-clock customer service. The strength of the on-site search could be one of the most significant factors in retaining customers and increasing revenue.
