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Massive botnet hits Microsoft 365 accounts

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Massive botnet hits Microsoft 365 accounts 2025-02-24 at 15:16 By Help Net Security A recently discovered botnet of over 130,000 compromised devices is launching coordinated password-spraying attacks against Microsoft 365 (M365) accounts. Security researchers at SecurityScorecard are examining possible connections to China-affiliated threat actors, citing evidence of infrastructure linked to CDS Global Cloud and UCLOUD […]

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How Lazarus Group built a cyber espionage empire

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How Lazarus Group built a cyber espionage empire 2025-01-29 at 11:04 By Help Net Security Since September 2024, SecurityScorecard’s STRIKE team has been investigating Lazarus Group’s activity, uncovering key details about their infrastructure. Despite variations in payload delivery and obfuscation techniques, the campaign relied on a consistent C2 framework. Hidden control panel Through deep analysis,

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Only 26% of Europe’s top companies earn a high rating for cybersecurity

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Only 26% of Europe’s top companies earn a high rating for cybersecurity 2025-01-06 at 07:02 By Help Net Security With the EU’s Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) deadline approaching on 17th January, 2025, Europe’s top 100 companies face an urgent cybersecurity challenge, according to SecurityScorecard. A-rated companies safer from breaches The report highlights the role

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Is healthcare cybersecurity in critical condition?

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Is healthcare cybersecurity in critical condition? 2025-01-06 at 06:03 By Help Net Security This article highlights key findings and trends in healthcare cybersecurity for 2024. From the rising impact of cyberattacks on patient care to the vulnerabilities posed by medical devices and supply chains, these insights provide an overview of the current state of cybersecurity

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The real cost of data breaches for businesses

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The real cost of data breaches for businesses 2025-01-02 at 06:04 By Help Net Security This article presents key findings from 2024 reports on data breaches. Breaches are taking longer to resolve and are becoming more costly for organizations. With recovery times extending and costs increasing, businesses face growing challenges in managing the aftermath. Full

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Half of enterprises suffer breaches despite heavy security investments

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Half of enterprises suffer breaches despite heavy security investments 2024-08-27 at 06:32 By Help Net Security Data breaches have become an increasingly severe threat, with recent reports highlighting a surge in their frequency and cost. Understanding the latest trends and statistics surrounding data breaches is essential for developing effective strategies to safeguard sensitive information. This

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Airlines are flying blind on third-party risks

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Airlines are flying blind on third-party risks 2024-08-01 at 06:01 By Help Net Security The aviation industry has traditionally focused on physical security threats, but recent revelations about risks on Boeing‘s supply chain have spotlighted the critical need to measure and mitigate supply chain risk, according to SecurityScorecard. The report comes as regulatory bodies worldwide

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B+ security rating masks healthcare supply chain risks

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B+ security rating masks healthcare supply chain risks 2024-06-26 at 06:01 By Help Net Security While the healthcare sector gets a “B+” security rating for the first half of 2024, it faces a critical vulnerability: supply chain cyber risk, according to SecurityScorecard. The US healthcare industry’s security ratings were better than expected, with an average

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Find out which cyber threats you should be concerned about

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Find out which cyber threats you should be concerned about 2024-06-05 at 06:01 By Help Net Security This article includes excerpts from various reports that offer statistics and insights into the current cyber threat landscape. Human error still perceived as the Achilles’ heel of cybersecurity Proofpoint | 2024 Voice of the CISO | May 2024

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Third-party vendors pose serious cybersecurity threat to national security

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Third-party vendors pose serious cybersecurity threat to national security 2024-06-04 at 07:01 By Help Net Security In this Help Net Security video, Paul Prudhomme, Principal Security Analyst at SecurityScorecard, discusses the findings of the 2024 Redefining Resilience: Concentrated Cyber Risk in a Global Economy Research report. This research details a surge in adversaries exploiting third-party

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Cybercrime stats you can’t ignore

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Cybercrime stats you can’t ignore 2024-05-07 at 07:31 By Help Net Security In this article, you will find excerpts from various reports that offer stats and insights about the current cybercrime landscape. Behavioral patterns of ransomware groups are changing GuidePoint Security | GRIT Q1 2024 Ransomware Report | April 2024 Q1 2024 resulted in a

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GISEC Global 2024 video walkthrough

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GISEC Global 2024 video walkthrough 2024-04-24 at 13:01 By Help Net Security In this Help Net Security video, we take you inside GISEC Global, which is taking place from April 23 to April 25, 2024, at the Dubai World Trade Centre. The video features the following vendors: Sophos, Waterfall Security Solutions, UAE Cyber Security Council,

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Photos: GISEC Global 2024

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Photos: GISEC Global 2024 2024-04-24 at 12:31 By Help Net Security GISEC Global is taking place from April 23 to April 25, 2024, at the Dubai World Trade Centre. Here are a few photos from the event, featured vendors include: Waterfall Security Solutions, Netskope, Google Cloud, Huawei, NetSPI, SecureLink, Cloudflare, IT Max Global, Deloitte, Pulsec,

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98% of businesses linked to breached third parties

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98% of businesses linked to breached third parties 2024-03-01 at 06:32 By Help Net Security According to the updated SEC regulations on cybersecurity incident disclosure, findings by SecurityScorecard reveal that 98% of companies are associated with a third party that has experienced a breach. It often takes months or longer for breaches to become public

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2024 cybersecurity outlook: A wave of global threats on the horizon

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2024 cybersecurity outlook: A wave of global threats on the horizon 2024-02-12 at 06:02 By Help Net Security 2024 is expected to witness a surge in cyberattacks driven by global events and the widespread accessibility of advanced technologies. In this Help Net Security round-up, we present segments from previously recorded videos where cybersecurity experts discuss

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Staying ahead in 2024 with top cybersecurity predictions

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Staying ahead in 2024 with top cybersecurity predictions 14/12/2023 at 08:02 By Help Net Security What will 2024 hold for the cybersecurity landscape? In this Help Net Security video, Steve Cobb, CISO at SecurityScorecard, offers his take on what professionals can expect next year. The post Staying ahead in 2024 with top cybersecurity predictions appeared

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Third-party breaches shake the foundations of the energy sector

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Third-party breaches shake the foundations of the energy sector 07/12/2023 at 07:02 By Help Net Security 90% of the world’s largest energy companies experienced a third-party breach in the past 12 months, according to SecurityScorecard. Powering the global economy and everyday activities, the energy sector’s significance makes it a key focus for cyber threats. The

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SecurityScorecard and Measured Analytics and Insurance strengthen proactive cybersecurity strategies

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SecurityScorecard and Measured Analytics and Insurance strengthen proactive cybersecurity strategies 14/09/2023 at 13:02 By Industry News SecurityScorecard announced an alliance with Measured Analytics and Insurance, the AI-powered cyber insurance provider. The initiative delivers a cyber insurance premium incentive (e.g., discounts) for Security Ratings. “Together with SecurityScorecard, Measured is reimagining how organizations manage cybersecurity as a

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SecurityScorecard unveils Managed Cyber Risk Services to solve the third-party cyber risk puzzle

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SecurityScorecard unveils Managed Cyber Risk Services to solve the third-party cyber risk puzzle 08/08/2023 at 18:02 By Industry News SecurityScorecard has unveiled new partner-focused Managed Cyber Risk Services designed to help customers of all types and sizes operationalize third-party cyber risk management. With 98% of organizations having a relationship with at least one-third party that

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EU’s financial institutions face cyber resilience crisis

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EU’s financial institutions face cyber resilience crisis 01/08/2023 at 06:03 By Help Net Security 78% of Europe’s largest financial institutions experienced a third-party breach in the past year, according to SecurityScorecard. In the wake of attacks such as MOVEit and SolarWinds, cybersecurity regulations are increasing the need for comprehensive approaches to manage vendor risk and

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