Day: 30 January 2025
International Partnerships to Combat Cybercrime
Cybercrime involves the use of technology to commit criminal acts that can cause serious harm to businesses, individuals and society. It affects all industries and has wide-ranging economic, social and security impacts. Some of the most common types include ransomware attacks, phishing campaigns and cyber extortion. Others include hacking to
Read MoreTurning Cybersecurity Into a Growth Opportunity for SRM Leaders
Cybersecurity is the art of protecting networks, devices and data from unauthorized access or criminal use. It’s also the practice of ensuring confidentiality, integrity and availability of information. New risks and evolving technologies make cybersecurity a complex and constantly shifting challenge for SRM leaders to manage. But it doesn’t have
Read MoreWhat is a Botnet?
A Botnet is a network of different devices, like computers, mobile devices and even Internet of Things (IoT) devices that have been infected with malware and are under the control of a cybercriminal known as a bot herder. The malicious actions carried out by the devices, also known as bots,
Read MoreCyberthreat News Roundup
Cyberthreat News is a weekly roundup of key cybersecurity threats and developments around the world. In January 2024, hackers launched a ransomware attack against Sweden’s digital services provider, which handles all of the country’s government systems. The attack impacted 120 government offices, leaving many services inaccessible and disrupting operations. Cybercriminals
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