Password Manager Attacks Triple as Cybercriminals Deploy Advanced Malware
New research reveals malware targeting password storage systems now accounts for 25% of all variants, with attacks becoming increasingly sophisticated. Security experts recommend combining password managers with multi-factor authentication while maintaining their value as an essential security tool.
New Guidelines Aim to Standardize Cyber Threat Actor Naming Conventions
Security experts have released comprehensive recommendations to address the chaos in naming malicious cyber threat actors, targeting issues like multiple aliases and ambiguous naming practices. The new RFC document provides practical guidelines for organizations to improve threat intelligence sharing and analysis.
Digital Fraud Evolution: A Trillion-Dollar Threat Demanding New Defense Strategies
Digital fraud reached a staggering $1 trillion in losses during 2023, with deepfakes and AI-powered attacks leading the surge. Organizations must adapt through enhanced employee training, advanced detection systems, and threat intelligence sharing to combat increasingly sophisticated scams.
MITRE's 2024 Top 25 Software Vulnerabilities: Out-of-Bounds Write Tops Critical Security Threats
MITRE Corporation unveils its 2024 ranking of the most dangerous software weaknesses, with out-of-bounds write claiming the top spot followed by cross-site scripting and improper input validation. The annual list serves as a crucial guide for organizations to prioritize cybersecurity efforts and strengthen their software development practices.