Ransomware payouts might jump to over $113 million in a big increase from last year. This shows how dangerous ransomware attacks are getting. It's crucial for companies to step up their cybersecurity to avoid these threats. LockBit, now one of the biggest names in ransomware, causing 44% of attacks from January to September last year is setting the standard for ... View Post
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“Sitting Duck” DNS flaw is a Red Herring
Four key points about the "sudden" emergence of this vulnerability - and how to mitigate it. On July 31st, security journalist Brian Krebs published an article about a DNS vulnerability dubbed "Sitting Duck", which claimed: "More than a million domain names — including many registered by Fortune 100 firms and brand protection companies — are vulnerable to takeover ... View Post
Why the Dark Web Matters for Your Business (and DNS Security)
Do you know about the hidden dangers on the dark web? This part of the internet is a big risk for businesses. It leaves important info, customer details, and money info open to hackers. Since the dark web makes up about 5% of the internet, it's key for companies to know the risks and protect themselves. Cybercriminals use Tor's anonymity to do bad things on the ... View Post
109 Million AT&T User Accounts Stolen: How Businesses Use DNS Security to Protect their Customers
Telecommunications giant AT&T has faced a huge data breach, affecting about 109 million people. Hackers accessed their call records. This happened between April 14 and April 25, 2024. The breach touched call and text data from May 1 to October 31, 2022, and a single day on January 2, 2023. This breach hit not just AT&T customers but also those of mobile ... View Post
56% Less Companies Choosing to Pay Ransom: Why Get Forced to Pay at All?
According to a recent report from Coveware, a ransomware negotiation firm, there's a notable decline in the number of ransomware victims choosing to pay up. With growing opportunities to protect your organization’s digital presence and tighter budgets: why get forced to pay at all? The Downward Trend in Ransomware Response In early 2019, 85% of organizations hit by ... View Post
Coming Soon: Cyber Resilience Regulations as Canada initiates New Corporate Surveillance Program
How DNS Security Protects Privacy, Autonomy, and Profit In a move that raises concerns for private corporations, the Canadian Centre for Cyber Security has taken initiative to begin blurring the lines between national security and regulatory overreach. This is occurring against the backdrop of Canada's incoming Bill-26 (the "Cyber-security Bill"), which we wrote ... View Post