After nearly a decade of relatively stable numbers, there was a dramatic spike in newly discovered common vulnerabilities and exposures (CVEs), going from just under 6,500 in 2016 to over 14,700 in 2017. Since then, the number has only grown exponentially. HackerOne’s ethical hackers identified a whopping 65,000 vulnerabilities last year. According to those hackers, the rapid pace…

Think about the thousands of artifacts and clues that a team of archeologists excavate and examine to construct a coherent narrative of past civilizations. Each artifact serves as a clue that provides a snippet of insight into how the people of that time lived. Digging up small artifacts in this matter is still being conducted…

Spurred by digitization and substantial advances in artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML), the number of Internet of Things (IoT) devices is increasing at breakneck speeds. Every minute, 7,620 new IoT devices are added to the Internet, and by 2030, there will be more than 29 billion connected IoT devices. While IoT devices enhance an organization’s efficiency…

Is there ever a circumstance when committing a crime can be justified? Picture a scenario where authorities apprehend an individual for hacking into a massive database and publishing the exfiltrated data. As he is put into cuffs, the defendant states, “It was for a good cause.” This defense could very likely be the creed of…

Cyberattacks are relentless, evolving, and increasingly sophisticated; hardening your security posture and safeguarding your organization’s digital assets is more critical than ever. But, with business expenses rising and budgets tightening, how can companies amp up security while keeping costs down?  For many business leaders, cybersecurity remains an enigma, often overshadowed by the belief that outsourcing…

The manufacturing industry has found itself on the front lines of a relentless and escalating battle against ransomware attacks in recent years. These malicious threats are being launched at manufacturers of all sizes, and attacks no longer stop with data encryption. While causing downtime through operational and manufacturing disruption remains the most impactful way for…