False positives, those alarming notifications that turn out to be nothing at all, might initially seem like minor inconveniences, but they dramatically reduce the accuracy of security tools and create huge impediments for security analysts. Unable to remove the noise generated by numerous false positives,...
As one might expect, this year’s RSA security conference is buzzing with Internet-of-Things (IoT) security and related presentations, products, and demonstrations. With dozens of vendors and workshops focused on securing and managing unknown devices, IoT security is certainly a hot topic for 2018 and beyond. From...
The Lastline Daily Dose program supports National Cyber Security Awareness Month (NCSAM) with daily tips and advice to help individuals and organizations detect and prevent malware-based cyberattacks. Throughout October, Lastline will offer a daily dose of advice via Twitter (@Lastlineinc), LinkedIn, Facebook, and other social...
Most companies struggle to find enough resources for proper data breach prevention. Here are five ways to stretch your limited security budget to get the most bang for the buck. As cyberattacks and data breaches escalate, many organizations risk substantial losses. According to the Cisco 2017...
The most important decision a company will make about cybersecurity is its priority. Without support from the very top, an organization’s security staff will never get the resources necessary to adequately protect the company. Unfortunately, the board of directors and C-suite have historically been at...
In the cybersecurity world, good news is rare. But according to the 2017 Thales Data Threat Report conducted by 451 Research, the world spent more on cybersecurity during the last year than in any other year. Security spending is up—that’s good news for both security...
Unsubscribing from an email could lead to malware infection — if the sender is not reputable. Recently, the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at a regional bank (that I’m not at liberty to disclose) was discussing a rash of malware incidents the bank had just experienced....
Even Momentary DDoS Attacks Can Open the Door for Significant Damage While there are certainly exceptions, more often than not, sophisticated hacking groups like Hidden Cobra use DDoS (Distributed Denial of Service) attacks to hide more nefarious activity taking place under the radar while the IT...
Three days of crowded presentations attest to extreme interest in advanced malware protection and the importance of quickly detecting and responding to data breaches. [embed width="700" height="400"]https://www.slideshare.net/lastlinesecurity/infosec-europe-2017-highlights-lastline-inc[/embed] Infosecurity Europe 2017 This past week, Lastline was a sponsor of Infosecurity Europe, the region’s largest and most important information...
