One in 10 spear-phishing emails feature extortion attempt, says Barracuda Networks
Tik Tok Kids’ App Hit by Record $5.7m FTC Fine
Regulator says Chinese app didn’t seek parental consent from under-13s
Dow Jones Partner Leaks Global Watchlist Data
Cloud privacy snafu exposes sensitive info on criminals and risky firms
SSL-Based Phishing Surges 400% from 2017
Zscaler warns hackers are hiding attacks in encrypted traffic
Global Spam Calls Hit 85 Billion in 2018
Robocalls surge 325% as fraudsters look for easy wins
Hiring, Threats and Budget Cause Biggest Security Headaches
A recent survey of 1500 IT professionals reveals top challenges.
Threat Report Tries to Change Security’s Narrative
CISOs need to study threat behaviors and apply research to detection mechanisms, says Gigamon.
Study: Breaking Silos Could Reduce Breach Costs
Breach fatigue has dropped, but CISOs say there’s room for improvement, report finds
Scarlet Widow Targets K-12 Schools, Nonprofits
Boy Scouts, YMCA, physicians group and small town schools targeted with email fraud attacks.