Digital footprints are expanding at an unprecedented rate, with individuals leaving traces of their credit or debit card information every time they click ‘Buy Now.’ In the swirling vortex of online transactions, a treasure trove of payment card information is continuously zipping across networks and nestling in storage vaults. To cyber thieves, this torrent of…
By David NeumanSenior Analyst, TAG Cyber dneuman@tag-cyber.com Introduction Information is the lifeblood of 21st-century businesses. They depend on the ability to safely and securely collect, collaborate, share, and use information as part of every business or operational process. The vastness of unstructured data that businesses use also makes them susceptible to risks from cyber threat actors…
Remote code execution (RCE) attacks within Word documents have long been a part of the attacker’s arsenal. Their prevalence stems from a widespread misconception: many users perceive Word documents as inherently safe. This assumption is primarily based on these files’ familiar and seemingly innocuous nature. Over the years, countless individuals and organizations have been conditioned…
Every cyberattack is a disaster in its own way, but cyber threats that disrupt the critical services provided by healthcare facilities are especially dangerous. ALYN Woldenberg Family Hospital, a rehabilitation center dedicated to physically challenged and disabled children and young adults, found itself facing such a threat. Here’s a quick look at how ALYN Hospital…
By David Neuman, Senior Analyst, TAG Cyber The use of automated document consumption and data extraction processes presents the opportunity for greater business efficiency, lower cost of process ownership, positive customer experience, and…wait for it…risk of cyber exploitation and material business impact. Automated document consumption is a process of importing or extracting valuable information from…
Cybercriminals incessantly refine their stratagems and ploys, aiming to bypass a firm’s security framework using hidden threats in files. According to research by Verizon, ransomware and other threats hidden in files are one of the top risks for financial institutions. Regrettably, for financial institutions in the US, an additional hurdle exists alongside cybercriminals due to…
Cybercrime, once chiefly associated with shadowy individuals seeking personal gains, has rapidly evolved into a formidable weapon of modern warfare. Today, nations deploy sophisticated cyber-espionage units, not just to wreak digital havoc but with the strategic objective of stealing national secrets. Diplomats, civil servants, and other high-ranking officials have become prime targets, given their privileged…
Organizations often face significant challenges just keeping pace with cybercriminals. These attackers constantly evolve their strategies and tactics, trying to circumvent a company’s security technology. Unfortunately, for publicly traded companies in the US, there is an additional challenge on top of cybercriminals due to the regulatory requirements of SOX (Sarbanes-Oxley Act), which sets strict rules…
To bring some insight into the Product side of cybersecurity, Votiro VP of Product Management, Eric Avigdor, was featured on the Hacker Valley Media (HVM) podcast, hosted by Ron Eddings and Chris Cochran. During the show, Avigdor shares his unique approach to leadership, as well as the need for those in the industry to practice…
