Cloud Security

Global Cyber Threats Surge: 5 Billion Attacks Detected in 2024 – Mimecast Report

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Cybercriminals Exploit Trusted Services for Attacks Cybercriminals increasingly exploit legitimate online services to mask their attacks, according to Mimecast’s Global Threat Intelligence Report (H2 2024). The report highlights a rise in phishing, ransomware, and nation-state-backed cyber operations across global cyber threats. Hackers are leveraging platforms like Microsoft’s OneDrive, Google Docs, and Dropbox to host malicious … Read more

Cowbell Resiliency Services Launches to Combat AI Cyber Threats

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Adaptive cyber insurance provider Cowbell has launched Cowbell Resiliency Services (CRS) to help U.S. businesses address increasingly sophisticated cyber threats. The new unit provides policyholders with advanced cybersecurity services, including Managed Detection and Response (MDR), Penetration Testing, Cloud Identity Monitoring, and Cybersecurity Training. Cyber Threats Are Escalating AI-driven cyberattacks and geopolitical tensions have increased security risks. The … Read more

CISA’S Jen Easterly: Federal Cloud Security Must Evolve to Thwart Modern Threats

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In a decisive move to bolster cloud security, CISA unveiled Binding Operational Directive 25-01, targeting vulnerabilities that expose federal civilian agencies to cyber threats. “Recent cybersecurity incidents highlight the significant risks posed by misconfigurations and weak security controls, which attackers can use to gain unauthorized access, exfiltrate data, or disrupt services,” said CISA Director Jen … Read more

The Data Loss Dilemma: 20% of Companies Can’t Rebuild Their Data ‘Homes’ After a Cyberattack

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A new report from data management firm NetApp reveals that one in five companies—20 percent—fail to regain data lost as a result of a cyberattack, a scenario as devastating as a flood in which one in every five damaged homes is never rebuilt, leaving their owners with no option but to start over from scratch. … Read more

Coalition Control Levels Up Security with Integrations for Microsoft 365, Google Workspace & AWS

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Coalition, an insurance company focused on digital risk prevention, announced the integration of its Coalition Control platform with major cloud services, including Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, and Amazon Web Services. This new feature will allow businesses to connect their cloud services to Coalition Control, aiming to provide a more comprehensive view of their cybersecurity risks. … Read more

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