Month: July 2024
#TripwireBookClub – From its Origins to its Future: How AI Works
In our continuing series of book reviews, the Fortra team read How AI Works: From Sorcery to Science by Ronald T. Kneusel. The book is advertised as unraveling “the mysteries
Cofense Catches Phishing Emails Missed by Proofpoint and Abnormal Security
In a recent wave of phishing attacks, cybercriminals managed to bypass secure email gateways (SEGs) from both Proofpoint and Abnormal Security to deliver emails that employed Microsoft-spoofing and artificial notifications
Global data breach costs hit all-time high
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: Global data breach costs have hit an all-time high, according to IBM’s annual Cost of a Data Breach report. The tech giant collaborated with the Ponemon institute to
Global data breach costs hit all-time high
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: Global data breach costs have hit an all-time high, according to IBM’s annual Cost of a Data Breach report. The tech giant collaborated with the Ponemon institute to
Re-Extortion: How Ransomware Gangs Re-Victimize Victims
Ransomware has evolved significantly since its inception. Initially, these attacks were relatively simple: malware would encrypt a victim’s files, and the attacker would demand a ransom for the decryption key.
Navigating PCI DSS 4.0: Your Guide to Compliance Success
The transition to PCI DSS 4.0 is here. The transition period from PCI DSS 3.2 ended on March 31, 2024, so businesses in all sectors must focus on aligning their
Deepfake misuse & deepfake detection (before it’s too late)
Micki Boland is a global cyber security warrior and evangelist with Check Point’s Office of the CTO. Micki has over 20 years in ICT, cyber security, emerging technology, and innovation. Micki’s
Evolving cyber security in the financial services sector
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The financial sector is a leading target for cyber criminals and cyber criminal attacks. Markedly improving the sector’s cyber security and resilience capabilities are a must. While the