Keyword
Vulnerability
Extreme cloud attack could pack as much of a cost wallop as Hurricane Sandy
July 18, 2017 by Canadian UnderwriterA malicious hack that fells a cloud service provider for a time has the potential to produce estimated economic losses of as much as US$53 billion, in line with the hit delivered by Superstorm Sandy, suggests a new research scenario…
WannaCry ransomware attack “arguably the first ever cyber-catastrophe”: RMS cyber expert
May 16, 2017 by Canadian UnderwriterThe global WannaCry ransomware attack is “arguably the first ever cyber-catastrophe,” an expert in cyber risk management from RMS said on Tuesday. Tom Harvey said in a statement that the cyberattack “clearly demonstrates the systemic nature of the risk, with…
82% of security operations centres of reviewed organizations vulnerable to cyber attack: HP
January 18, 2017 by Canadian UnderwriterSecurity operations centres (SOCs) south of the border are falling below target maturity levels, leaving 82% of reviewed organizations vulnerable to cyber security attacks, Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) concludes in a new white paper issued Tuesday. The finding is worrisome…
Evolving technology expected to introduce new cyber threats, broadened attacks: Trend Micro
December 7, 2016 by Canadian UnderwriterThe coming year is expected to witness evolving technology that introduces new cyber threats and attacks that broaden and differentiate to penetrate new vulnerable surfaces, suggests a report issued Wednesday by Trend Micro Incorporated. The expectation is 2017 “will include…