In our earlier blog post on AI, Lastline co-founder Giovanni Vigna defined some key terms and dispelled some misperceptions about the differences between artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning. Today we’d like to continue the discussion by looking at what AI can do particularly well,...
By now, most have heard of Facebook's recent security breach – a widespread data compromise that left over 30 million users exposed. Though initial estimates of the accounts affected were much higher, the information compromised was more substantial than originally reported. As one of the...
The costs of a data breach are on the rise. According to Ponemon’s 13th annual Cost of a Data Breach Study, the global average costs of a breach rose 6.4 percent over the previous year to $3.86 million in 2018. During that same period, the...
According to the FBI, losses related to Business Email Compromise (BEC) attacks have increased by 136% from December 2016 to May 2018. Why the increase? The answer is actually pretty simple: BEC attacks are easy to launch, there’s limited risk of being caught, and they...
According to the Ponemon Institute, the average cost of a data breach now exceeds $3.8 million. Yet while the nominal cost of a data breach is painful, it often pales in comparison to the lingering after-effects. Upfront costs tend to be obvious: the cost of internal...
With cryptomining taking the spotlight in recent months, ransomware has been out of the news. That doesn't mean ransomware has gone away, however; it just means that crypto-based threats are a hot topic. Ransomware is still one of the largest methods of cybercrime and one...
Cybercriminals use many techniques to compromise systems and networks. Some use phishing emails that contain malicious attachments. Others abuse protocols like RDP to access vulnerable systems. And then there are those who leverage online banner ads to prey upon unsuspecting users. How does this last...
When it comes to the fight against malware, a network's capabilities is determined by its tools. To properly identify, analyze, and contain malware, you need to have the right software. Through this post, we will explore the tools that are needed for malware analysis — in...
The economics of cloud email is compelling. In an era of limited resources, having your business email communications managed by the supplier is a triple win: Enterprises get the benefits of email with the supplier managing the system Costs are significantly lower than on-premises...
Your organization's biggest security threat is a tool your employees use every day. Even now, with advances in the Internet of Things (IoT) and personal devices, email remains the most common vector of cyberattack. Approximately 76% of organizations in 2017 experienced phishing attacks – and this...
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