Tag: #ITsecurity
The proliferation of remote and hybrid work models has exacerbated vulnerabilities in cloud security, making email a prime target for cybercriminals. In 2023, email accounted for a staggering 46% of all threats intercepted by Trend Micro, underscoring the urgency of robust email security measures. Phishing attacks, a cornerstone of cybercrime, saw a dramatic increase in […]
On July 30, a sustained cyberattack wreaked havoc on Microsoft’s Azure cloud services, causing nearly eight hours of disruption. The attack, exacerbated by an implementation error, affected multiple Azure offerings, including Azure App Services, Azure IoT Central, Application Insights, Log Search Alerts, and Azure Policy. The disruption began at around 7:45 a.m. ET and lasted […]
In espionage, a honeypot is a tactic where spies use romantic relationships to extract secrets, a strategy often called a “honey trap.” In cybersecurity, a honeypot operates similarly by luring cybercriminals into a trap. It is a decoy system designed to attract hackers, providing valuable insights into their methods and deterring them from attacking real […]