IBM • 18th January 2026

Why maintaining data cleanliness is essential to cybersecurity

Data, in all its shapes and forms, is one of the most critical assets a business possesses. Not only does it provide organizations with critical information regarding their systems and processes, but it also fuels growth and enables better decision-making on all levels.

However, like any other piece of company equipment, data can degrade over time and become less valuable if organizations aren’t careful.

IBM • 18th December 2025

6 Principles of Operational Technology Cybersecurity released by joint NSA initiative

Today’s critical infrastructure organizations rely on operational technology (OT) to help control and manage the systems and processes required to keep critical services to the public running.

However, due to the highly integrated nature of OT deployments, cybersecurity has become a primary concern.

IBM • 18th November 2025

Recent CrowdStrike outage: What you should know

The global outage of specific Microsoft-enabled systems and servers was isolated to a faulty software update released by CrowdStrike, one of the largest independent cybersecurity companies with nearly 30,000 subscribers worldwide.

With the majority of these subscribers automatically pushing new security updates as they become available, all impacted systems were put into a BSOD (Blue Screen of Death) state.

IBM • 18th November 2025

Research finds 56% increase in active ransomware groups

Any good news is welcomed when evaluating cyber crime trends year-over-year. 

Over the last two years, IBM’s Threat Index Reports have provided some minor reprieve in this area by showing a gradual decline in the prevalence of ransomware attacks — now accounting for only 17% of all cybersecurity incidents compared to 21% in 2021.

IBM • 18th November 2025

Quishing: A growing threat hiding in plain sight

Our mobile devices go everywhere we go, and we can use them for almost anything. For businesses, the accessibility of mobile devices has also made it easier to create more interactive ways to introduce new products and services while improving user experiences across different industries.

Quick-response (QR) codes are a good example of this in action and help mobile devices quickly navigate to web pages or install new software by simply scanning an image.

IBM • 18th November 2025

CISA warns about directory traversal vulnerabilities

On May 02, 2024, CISA and the FBI released a Security by Design alert to all software manufacturers and customers regarding an ongoing security vulnerability associated with “directory traversal” (also known as path traversal) in the software design process.

The software industry has already documented directory traversal vulnerabilities in the past, as well as identified practical approaches to eliminate these vulnerabilities entirely over the next two decades.

IBM • 18th November 2025

39% of MSPs report major setbacks when adapting to advanced security technologies

SOPHOS, a leading global provider of managed security solutions, has recently released its annual MSP Perspectives report for 2024.

This most recent report provides insights from 350 different managed service providers (MSPs) across the United States, United Kingdom, Germany and Australia on modern cybersecurity tools solutions. It also documents newly discovered risks and challenges in the industry.

IBM • 18th November 2025

New CISA guidance for organizations adopting Single Sign-On | IBM

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) recently conducted a comprehensive study of various small and medium-sized businesses to help identify common challenges and opportunities associated with Single Sign-On (SSO) adoption.

SSO has garnered considerable chatter across several industries, especially regarding its ability to improve security while extending a certain level of convenience to employees using this protocol.

IBM • 18th November 2025

2024 roundup: Top data breach stories and industry trends

With 2025 on the horizon, it’s important to reflect on the developments and various setbacks that happened in cybersecurity this past year.

While there have been many improvements in security technologies and growing awareness of emerging cybersecurity threats, 2024 was also a hard reminder that the ongoing fight against cyber criminals is far from over.

IBM • 18th November 2025

ICS CERT predictions for 2024: What you need to know

As we work through the first quarter of 2024, various sectors are continuously adapting to increasingly complex cybersecurity threats. Sectors like healthcare, finance, energy and transportation are all regularly widening their digital infrastructure, resulting in larger attack surfaces and greater risk exposure.

Kaspersky just released their ICS CERT Predictions for this year, outlining the key cybersecurity challenges industrial enterprises will face in the year ahead.

IBM • 18th November 2025

New cybersecurity advisory highlights defense-in-depth strategies

In 2023, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) conducted a red team operation against an FCEB (Federal Civilian Executive Branch) organization.

In July 2024, CISA released a new CSA that detailed the findings of this assessment along with key findings relevant to the security of the organization’s network.

IBM • 18th November 2025

SANS Institute: Top 5 dangerous cyberattack techniques in 2024

The SANS Institute — a leading authority in cybersecurity research, education and certification — released its annual Top Attacks and Threats Report.

This report provides insights into the evolving threat landscape, identifying the most prevalent and dangerous cyberattack techniques that organizations need to prepare for.

IBM • 18th November 2025

Cloud threat report: Why have SaaS platforms on dark web marketplaces decreased?

IBM’s X-Force team recently released the latest edition of the Cloud Threat Landscape Report for 2024, providing a comprehensive outlook on the rise of cloud infrastructure adoption and its associated risks.

One of the key takeaways of this year’s report was focused on the gradual decrease in Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) platforms being mentioned across dark web marketplaces.

IBM • 18th November 2025

Cloud Threat Landscape Report: AI-generated attacks low for the cloud

For the last couple of years, a lot of attention has been placed on the evolutionary state of artificial intelligence (AI) technology and its impact on cybersecurity.

In many industries, the risks associated with AI-generated attacks are still present and concerning, especially with the global average of data breach costs increasing by 10% from last year.

IBM • 18th November 2025

How to craft a comprehensive data cleanliness policy

Practicing good data hygiene is critical for today’s businesses. With everything from operational efficiency to cybersecurity readiness relying on the integrity of stored data, having confidence in your organization’s data cleanliness policy is essential.

But what does this involve, and how can you ensure your data cleanliness policy checks the right boxes? Luckily, there are practical steps you can follow to ensure data accuracy while mitigating the security and compliance risks that come with IT.

IBM • 18th November 2025

New cybersecurity sheets from CISA and NSA: An overview

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and National Security Agency (NSA) have recently released new CSI (Cybersecurity Information) sheets aimed at providing information and guidelines to organizations on how to effectively secure their cloud environments.

This new release includes a total of five CSI sheets, covering various aspects of cloud security such as threat mitigation, identity and access management, network security and more.

IBM • 18th November 2025

Cloud threat report: Possible trend in cloud credential "oversaturation"

For years now, the dark web has built and maintained its own evolving economy, supported by the acquisition and sales of stolen data, user login credentials and business IP.

But much like any market today, the dark web economy is subject to supply and demand.

A recent X-Force Cloud Threat Landscape Report has shed light on this fact, revealing a new trend in the average prices for stolen cloud access credentials.

IBM • 18th November 2025

83% of organizations reported insider attacks in 2024

According to Cybersecurity Insiders’ recent 2024 Insider Threat Report, 83% of organizations reported at least one insider attack in the last year.

Even more surprising than this statistic is that organizations that experienced 11-20 insider attacks saw an increase of five times the amount of attacks they did in 2023 — moving from just 4% to 21% in the last 12 months.

IBM • 18th November 2025

Protecting your digital assets from non-human identity attacks

Untethered data accessibility and workflow automation are now foundational elements of most digital infrastructures.

With the right applications and protocols in place, businesses no longer need to feel restricted by their lack of manpower or technical capabilities — machines are now filling those gaps.

IBM • 18th November 2025

How CTEM is providing better cybersecurity resilience for organizations

Organizations today continuously face a number of fast-moving cyber threats that regularly challenge the effectiveness of their cybersecurity defenses. However, to keep pace, businesses need a proactive and adaptive approach to their security planning and execution.

Cyber threat exposure management (CTEM) is an effective way to achieve this goal.

23rd November 2023

The Intersection of Data Loss Prevention and Scam Detection: A Comprehensive Guide

Today's businesses frequently face a barrage of security risks, ranging from harmful malware to unauthorized access attempts and social engineering schemes. While many companies might overlook the frequency of these threats to their business, a single successful intrusion can bring a business to its knees.

Considering this, companies must strike the right balance when safeguarding their data and digital assets. While data loss prevention is essential, setting up the proper mechanisms to identify and address scams and fraud in real time is vital.

Comodo News and Internet Security Information • 28th February 2020

Secure Internet Gateway: Do you have your DNS server controlled and covered?

Modern-day working environments have changed significantly over the years, and the IT landscape has evolved along with them. Digital transformations have now necessitated the need for cloud technology adoption and the creation of mobile workforces, adding new layers of complexity when it comes to building, supporting, and securing critical business infrastructure.

Adding to this complexity is the global concern behind the frequency and severity of modern-day cyber attacks, impacting 1 in 5 comp...

Comodo News and Internet Security Information • 6th February 2020

What is Auto-Containment?

We’ve all been there: You’re doing research online and download a new program onto your computer. Suddenly a pop-up on the bottom of your desktop informs you something may be wrong. The antivirus program you’re running has flagged the newly-downloaded file as something suspicious, and you’re left deciding whether to trust the source of the file or not.

At this point, most people are left with one of two options: delete the file and move on, or roll the dice, run the program, and hope for the be...

Comodo News and Internet Security Information • 15th January 2020

Do Cyber Thieves Ever Get Caught? What's the Punishment?

We now live in a world where digital communication and technology has become a large and complex part of society. Almost everything we touch is now interconnected, and leaving some form of digital footprint behind is a virtual dead-certainty.

An unfortunate side-effect of this digital dependency is that cyber-crime has become a huge problem, resulting in an estimated $600 billion in losses every year. A new business was hit with a ransomware attack every 14 seconds in 2019 . The number of ranso...