The American Bar Association’s 2019 Legal Technology Survey Report states that 36% of surveyed attorneys claimed that their firms’ systems had been infected with viruses, spyware, and/or malware. The legal industry serves as a particularly attractive target to malicious actors due to databases that host troves of sensitive client information along with highly classified case…
New research by Proofpoint is out, and the results are eye-opening. Their annual report, “State of the Phish,“ highlights that malicious file attachments are a highly effective form of malware delivery that is often underestimated by information security teams worldwide. Malicious file attachments are evading notice 88% of organizations surveyed reported experiencing a spear phishing…
By: Yehuda Neeman, VP R&D at Votiro Building an organization’s culture is an ongoing process. It requires a constant investment of time, effort, and ongoing evaluation of what needs to be improved, while keeping an eye on the desired goal: a company culture that supports the organization’s success and acts as a starting point for…
As threat actors enhance their arsenals and develop more strategic tactics to target government agencies, how do these agencies assess their risk? More importantly, how can we protect these vulnerable ecosystems?
On July 23, 2020, American GPS and fitness-tracker company Garmin was hit by a ransomware attack that caused widespread disruption to the company’s online services and affected millions of users who rely on the technology in their daily lives. The attack encrypted Garmin’s internal network and caused the company to implement a multi-day maintenance window…
Job security has taken on a new meaning, with a new cyber-espionage attempt that has recently come to light. Between September to December 2019, employees at select aerospace and military organizations in Europe and the Middle East were targeted with a LinkedIn phishing campaign. The campaign’s malevolent goal was to gain intelligence information about employees…
Object Linking and Embedding Technology (OLE) enables Microsoft users to connect collateral created in other software applications into Microsoft files. OLE Technology can enhance user experience and productivity through their ability to create compound documents that support a host of software applications, such as Microsoft Windows applications, Corel WordPerfect, Adobe Acrobat, AutoCAD, and multimedia applications….
New Addition to M.Tech’s Portfolio Advances Votiro’s Secure File Gateway Throughout APAC region to Mitigate Risk of File-Borne Threats Tel Aviv, Israel (July 15, 2020) — Votiro, a global leader in positive selection technology™, today announced a partnership with M.Tech, the leading cybersecurity and network solutions provider, to expand access to their Secure File Gateway™…
Security incidents can cause enterprises severe reputational and financial damage. Many of these originate due to users downloading malicious files, clicking on risky links, and engaging with online advertisements containing malware, also known as malvertising campaigns. Unfortunately, preventative measures, such as limiting employee web browsing come at a cost, as these measures can have negative…