Cyber attacks

As we approach the end of the year and move forward into a year with new cyber risks, here are seven tips to avoid and combat cybersecurity risks.

The number of phishing attacks worldwide in the third quarter of 2018 reached more than 137 million, according to Kaspersky Lab.

The recent ISACA-CMMI Institute cybersecurity culture research illustrates the accomplishments and gaps that are seen in the cybersecurity culture of many organizations.

Cyber attacks and data breaches continue to increase in both frequency and intensity, and organizations can expect more of the same next year.

Data trash engineers, algorithm bias auditors, virtual identity defenders and cyber calamity forecasters are among the jobs that will play critical roles in the new digital workforce.

The OCR has hit the health insurer with the fine as part of a settlement from its massive January 2015 breach.

A large majority of CIOs expect cyber security threats to increase over the next three years, but many say their organization does not have a cyber security expert, according to Gartner.

IT pros are getting more support from the top of the organization as leaders get more conscious of the impact security has on business outcomes.

Cybersecurity professionals reporting that cryptocurrency mining is on the rise.

Despite the increased confidence among many organizations regarding their defense strengths, a new study finds a number of trends that weigh against better IT security postures.

Despite automated tools, the skills gap has increased, leaving organizations vulnerable, says Ponemon Institute expert.

Most organizations believe the addition of eye scans and other advanced authentication secure their data better than the use of passwords alone.

Companies have an obligation to address the unintended consequences of advances and innovations that enable damaging cyberattacks.

Consumer product, financial services, healthcare, and even technology, among the industries not fully addressing problems, according to new research.

Cybersecurity jobs continue to top the 'Most Wanted' list, but pressures to stop and diminish the damage of hackers is fueling a variety of new key roles.

Nearly half of IT security pros think in the next year they will either struggle to deal with the increase of cyberattacks or that it will be impossible to defend against them, study finds.

As many as 84 percent of cybersecurity professionals are either actively seeking new employment or would consider the right offer, says Wesley Simpson.

Despite greater awareness of cyber threats to their systems and customer data, most firms aren't confident they have the resources needed to put up a proper defense.

Despite the massive increase in the volume of cyberthreats over the last two years, defense strategies are working better, according to a report from ThreatMetrix.

If you are an owner of insurance technology ecosystems, and are wondering what to do, the answer is patch.