The role of IT in defending against cyberattacks is more difficult than ever. It becomes even more challenging when IT departments are forced to tackle the lack of willingness by employees to take precautionary steps against attacks, according to the latest results from the A10 Networks Application Intelligence Report (AIR). Based on research involving more […]
10 With A10: 10 Security Predictions for 2018
10 With A10: 10 Security Predictions for 2018 In the 1970s, the Amazing Kreskin wowed audiences with his uncanny ability to see the future. Using suggestion, he’d make predictions. While Kreskin would stop short of calling himself a psychic – instead choosing to be considered an entertainer – his predictions often came true. Today, we’re […]
Prevent remote code execution by disabling Microsoft’s Equation Editor now
While many of us are looking forward to some well-earned time off, cyber attacks aren’t taking any breaks this holiday season. In late November, the Cobalt Cybercriminal Group took advantage of a 17-year-old vulnerability in Microsoft Office’s Equation Editor, the CVE-2017-11882 exploit. The Cobalt Cybercriminal Group, which has been around since 2016, primarily targets financial […]
Trojan Phishing Attacks By North Korean Hackers Are Attempting To Steal Bitcoin
Researchers at Secureworks report Trojan malware is being distributed in phishing emails using the lure of a fake job ad. A prolific cyber criminal gang with links to North Korea is targeting employees at cryptocurrency firms in a bid to steal bitcoin. The spear-phishing attacks are thought to be the work of The Lazarus Group, […]
A10 CEO Lee Chen on CNBC: The Cybersecurity Cat and Mouse Game
The frequency, size and volume of cyberattacks will increase in 2018, said A10 Networks CEO Lee Chen during an appearance this week on CNBC. Expect more and larger hacking cases next year from CNBC. According to Chen, 2018 will see a rise in the amount of financially and politically motivated attacks and especially DDoS attacks. […]