Cybersecurity

How Reverse WHOIS Search Can Help Protect Against MegaCortex and Other Ransomware

Earlier this week, a new variant of MegaCortex ransomware was found encrypting files and changing victims' passwords on Windows-based computers. Victims who fail to pay the ransom were as usual threatened that their personal data would be released. How does the attack work? more

The Web.com Data Breach: A Quick Investigation with Domain Reputation Lookup

On 16 October, Web.com – the world's oldest domain name provider and owner of Network Solutions, NameSecure, and Register.com – disclosed a major breach resulting in the leakage of its customers' personally identifiable information (PII). more

Do Security Service Providers Need Their Own Data Scientists?

In a world where society is driven by information, data science has gained solid ground over the past years for its ability to separate the wheat from the chaff. Its predictive power is now being explored in the context of cybersecurity. After all, efficient threat protection requires gathering and interpreting the enormous amounts of traffic generated to and from one's network. more

SOAR Versus SIEM: The Fundamental Differences

Security orchestration, automation, and response (SOAR) and security information and event management (SIEM) tools share several components and so most security operations teams use the terms interchangeably. more

Being Cybersecure Is Not Enough, Become Cyber-Resilient Instead

Technology, for its immense evolution, has now become a significant driver of the economy – both digital and global. Along with developments and innovations such as cloud-based computing and Internet-connected mobile devices, however, cybercrime lurks in the shadows. more

Is Your Organization Mature Enough for Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response?

We are currently seeing a trend toward the adoption of security orchestration, automation, and response (SOAR) tools that shouldn't waver in the coming years. Research firm Gartner who coined the term has predicted that by the end of 2022 30% of organizations with security teams larger than five people will make SOAR tools part of their operations. more

Can Security Analytics Combat Digital Fraud with IP and Domain Name Monitoring?

For several years, digital security relied on a simple strategy – gain insight from past events, learn from them, and base security protection accordingly. more

Afilias Endorses Global Commission on the Stability of Cyberspace Final Report at Paris Peace Forum

The Global Commission on the Stability of Cyberspace (GCSC) has presented its "Advancing Cyberstability" report at the Paris Peace Forum. The report is the culmination of the Commission's multi-stakeholder efforts over the past three years to offer – at a critical juncture in the future of cyberspace – a framework for cyber stability, norms of cyber-behavior for state and non-state actors, and recommendations for enhancing stability. more

Moving from the Castle-and-Moat to the Zero-Trust Model

The traditional notion of the security perimeter is growing increasingly problematic in the wake of highly publicized attacks. The perimeter is becoming nonexistent, as cloud-based infrastructures replace legacy systems. more

What to Look for in Digital Forensics and Incident Response Experts

While it's true that the lines between cybersecurity roles have become blurred, some have more significant barriers to entry. The field of digital forensics and incident response (DFIR), in particular, is an altogether different beast. more