Features 30.11.2023
The British Library Attack: Are Ransomware Actors Inflating the Severity of Attacks?
Is there any such thing as ransomware that’s ‘not so bad’?
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44 results for "Cyber attacks"
Features 23.11.2023
The Great Cyber Attack Silence
Silence is golden. Except when it comes to cyber attacks…
Features 21.11.2023
The 2023 Sony Breaches: 5 Important Takeaways
Sony’s reputation has taken a bashing over the last few months after it was hit by two high-profile breaches.
Features 16.11.2023
Harpooning the Whale: Why BEC is the Scourge of the Time-Poor C-Suite
Fraudsters continue to adapt their business email compromise techniques to make a fortune
Features 09.11.2023
SolarWinds CISO Charged with Fraud: What it Means for CISOs
SolarWinds CISO Tim Brown has been explicitly named for allegedly failing to inform investors or act on known security vulnerabilities. Callum Booth talks with CISOs to figure out what this means for the future of the CISO role At the end of October, shockwaves rippled through the cybersecurity sector. Following 2020’s notorious Sunburst attack, the […]
Features 07.11.2023
Black Friday: How Retailers Can Get Through the Cyber Turbulence Unscathed
The high-stakes, high-traffic days of Black Friday and Cyber Monday promise skyrocketing sales but also lurking cyber attacks
Features 26.10.2023
Five-Minute Snapshot: What You Need to Know About the SecureWorks State of the Threat Report
Top trends include ransomware, nation-state attacks and business email compromise
Features 17.10.2023
The 7 Worst Hacking Groups in the World
Assured Intelligence introduces seven hacking groups that have risen to infamy, running amok in global networks and leaving a trail of disruption
Blogs & Opinions 03.10.2023
Chinese Espionage is Back on Track: What Businesses Need to Know
The stakes just got higher in the world of cyber espionage.
Interviews 21.09.2023
On the Record with a Ransomware Negotiator: An Unfetted All-Access Interview
If you had one hour to ask a ransomware negotiator anything at all, what would you ask?
Blogs & Opinions 19.09.2023
Crime-as-a-Service: Anyone Can Be a Cyber Criminal
No Technical skills or expertise? No problem. You can still become a cyber criminal…
Features 14.09.2023
The Five Worst Cybersecurity Holes of 2023
Patching security holes is an exhausting but essential part of risk management. Assured Intelligence looks at some of 2023’s biggest security flaws
Features 07.09.2023
Retail Sector Cyber Attacks: Shopping for Security
The retail sector has made headlines due to many high-profile (and costly) data breaches. What can retailers do to stay clear of the front pages?
Features 31.08.2023
Supply Chain Risk: Log4j, SolarWinds, What’s Next?
Supply chain risk is responsible for a lot of those big-ticket cyber headlines. What can you do about it?
Blogs & Opinions 29.08.2023
Four Ways AI is Being Used to Supercharge Cyber Crime (and How to Use it in Defence)
The AI technology used to execute next-gen social engineering attacks can also be deployed to defend against them. Here’s how to be on the right side of it…
Features 22.08.2023
Ransomware Trends: What Every Exec Needs to Know
How can execs protect their business from becoming a victim of ransomware?
Blogs & Opinions 08.08.2023
Is your Board Paying Cybersecurity Lip Service?
Cyber risk is increasingly prevalent as a Boardroom topic, but just talking about it isn’t enough…
Features 03.08.2023
Do You Need to Worry About Spyware?
If you don’t know where you stand with the spyware threat, read on…
Features 13.07.2023
Five Cyber Scams That Could Fool Even the Savviest Victim
There are five categories of cyber scams that can fool even the shrewdest of people. Here’s how not to get caught out.
Features 11.07.2023
What You Really Need to Know About Verizon’s 2023 Data Breach Investigations Report: A Five-Minute Read
If you don’t have time to read all 89 pages of the Verizon’s DBIR, Assured Intelligence has pulled out the highlights in a five-minute read
Features 06.07.2023
Stormy Seas: Cybersecurity Challenges in the Logistics Sector
From Americold to SolarWinds, logistics companies have been, and continue to be, vulnerable to cyber attacks. Eugene Yiga investigates
Features 04.07.2023
Know Your Enemy: The Nation-States Provoking a Hundred Cyber Battles
How can organisations bolster their cybersecurity against nation-state threats?
Features 29.06.2023
Closed for Business: The Organisations That Suffered Fatal Cyber Attacks that Shut Their Doors For Good
Assured Intelligence has taken a look at some of the companies that have gone out of business due to a cyber-attack to bring you the low-down on what happened in each case.
Interviews 27.06.2023
Getting to Know: Rik Ferguson
Disclaimer: This interview took place over fish, chips, and a good old-fashioned pint. Or two. Ladies and gentlemen, I present to you: Rik Ferguson.
Features 15.06.2023
Unlocking the Truth: An Inside Look at the ION Ransomware Attack
The ransomware attack on ION is a stark reminder of the increasing cyber threats that financial institutions face.
Blogs & Opinions 08.06.2023
Four Considerations for CISOs Making Security Investment Decisions
Ellen Sundra considers benchmarking, connectivity, scaling and automation.
Interviews 06.06.2023
Getting to Know: Professor Alan Woodward
Professor Alan Woodward’s CV is impressive, to say the least. Equally as impressive as his straight-talking, no-nonsense and highly articulate way of communicating cyber risk. Ladies and Gents, meet Professor Alan Woodward
Features 30.05.2023
Anatomy of a Stealthy Cyber Attack: 10 Steps to Take in the Aftermath of a Data Breach
Attack prevention is a much-talked about area of security, but what happens after a breach takes place?
Features 23.05.2023
Damage Control: How to Rebuild Your Reputation After a Cyber Attack
Clear, concise and transparent communication can help limit the damage to a firm’s reputation following a cyber-attack, but it’s not easy to get right
Features 16.05.2023
Turning the Lights on an Energy Sector Under Cyber Attack
There are three categories of hackers particularly interested in targeting the energy sector. Who are they? And what can be done to protect energy?
Features 02.05.2023
Five Things the Royal Mail Ransom Transcript Leak Taught Us About Ransom Negotiations
The exposure of the leaked ransom negotiation logs may suggest a failed negotiation, but on closer inspection, many consider it a well-played hand by Royal Mail
Features 28.04.2023
Halt and Catch Fire: Why Pausing AI Development Could be a Cybersecurity Disaster
Calls to stop the training of artificial intelligence models could backfire big time. Hear from cybersecurity experts about why.
Features 25.04.2023
The Online Safety Bill: Clauses, Backdoors and a Great Britain Without WhatsApp
The Online Safety Bill has laudable aims, but experts believe it will make UK businesses a huge target by undermining encryption. Phil Muncaster investigates
Features 13.04.2023
Mindfulness: A Weapon Against Cyber Threats?
The human operating system is flawed and leaves people vulnerable to cyber attack. But mindfulness might be a defence mechanism, finds Etashe Linto
Features 30.03.2023
Healthcare Held to Ransom: Not What the Doctor Ordered
Kate O’Flaherty explores why cyber attacks on healthcare organisations are on the rise and makes a diagnosis for a sector under constant attack
Features 14.03.2023
Ransomware Response: It’s Time for the World to Join Hands
Government operations are being created to deal with the ransomware epidemic, but will it be enough to turn the tide?
Features 03.03.2023
Five Audacious and Outrageous Cybersecurity Predictions for 2023
Kate O’Flaherty compiles five outrageous cybersecurity predictions for 2023 made by experts with their tongues firmly in their cheeks
Features 23.02.2023
Building on Solid Foundations: Cybersecurity in Architecture
Why are architects and the companies they work with in construction and engineering among those least prepared for a cybersecurity attack?
Features 16.02.2023
Why the Legal Sector is Under Cyber Siege
Large quantities of sensitive data coupled with chronic under-investment in security have made the legal sector a prime target for cyber criminals.
Features 15.02.2023
Royal Mail Ransomware Attack: Delivering a Questionable Incident Response
Many have been quick to reprehend Royal Mail for its handling of the recent cyber attack. Gordon Smith analyses the response to deliver a verdict on Royal Mail’s operation
Features 07.02.2023
Post-Breach, Red-Faced CEOs: You’re Fired
Cyber incidents can define a CEO’s career, as can a blush-worthy security faux pas.
Features 07.02.2023
Cyber Risk Real Talk: How to Identify and Address Your Unique Risk
It’s hardly setting the world alight by announcing that determining cyber risk is crucial to a successful cybersecurity response. Kathryn Pick helps to identify how an organisation goes about identifying where that risk lies
Features 31.01.2023
Beyond the Headlines: The Real Story of Mondelez vs Zurich
How long does it take to settle an insurance claim resulting from arguably the most infamous malware attack of all time?
Features 24.10.2022
Panic in the Board Room! Should CEOs be Held Accountable for Cyber Attacks?
When the cyber proverbial hits the fan, is it the CEO who is accountable?