SecurityScorecard stories
Cyber-espionage group Volt Typhoon resurfaces globally
4 days ago
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
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botnet
The return of Volt Typhoon, a state-sponsored cyber-espionage group, threatens global infrastructures, exploiting outdated devices for covert operations.
US energy sector faces critical cybersecurity challenges
Last month
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firewalls
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ransomware
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network security
A new report highlights serious cybersecurity vulnerabilities in the U.S. energy sector, with nearly half of breaches stemming from third-party risks.
SecurityScorecard shifts to supply chain risk solutions
Last month
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supply chain & logistics
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cybersecurity
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securityscorecard
SecurityScorecard has redefined its focus, transitioning to Supply Chain Detection and Response services to tackle increasing third-party cybersecurity threats.
Lebanon pager blasts expose supply chain cybersecurity risks
Thu, 19th Sep 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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supply chain & logistics
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cybersecurity
Experts are raising alarms about severe cybersecurity vulnerabilities following explosions in Hezbollah-owned pagers in Lebanon.
UK designates data centres as CNI, experts call for more actions
Mon, 16th Sep 2024
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quantum computing
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cybersecurity
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cleantech
The UK's designation of data centres as Critical National Infrastructure marks a pivotal move for cybersecurity. Experts urge a broader approach to truly safeguard national security.
Experts call for resilience after cyber-attack on Trump's campaign
Tue, 13th Aug 2024
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risk & compliance
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industry experts
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spear phishing
Experts urge resilient cyber measures after Trump's campaign hack reveals vulnerabilities, stressing decoy tactics, phishing awareness, and robust public sector security.
99% of Global 2000 firms linked to breached vendors
Thu, 8th Aug 2024
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cybersecurity
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healthtech
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solarwinds
Study shows 99% of Global 2000 firms are linked to vendors with breaches, underscoring urgent need for robust supply chain cybersecurity amid new SEC rules.
Global IT outage reveals critical need for business resilience
Tue, 23rd Jul 2024
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dr
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cloud services
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securityscorecard
A global IT outage on Friday exposed vulnerabilities in digital infrastructure, underscoring the need for enhanced disaster preparedness and resilient IT strategies.
Microsoft Azure outage causes global disruption across industries
Mon, 22nd Jul 2024
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ai security
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cybersecurity
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healthtech
The Microsoft Azure outage, triggered by a faulty CrowdStrike update, disrupted banking, aviation, and healthcare globally, highlighting cybersecurity flaws.
UK cyber-attack exposes MoD vulnerabilities, China speculated
Thu, 27th Jun 2024
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data protection
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cyber attacks
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nhs
A cyber-attack on the UK Ministry of Defence has sparked speculation about its source, with experts suggesting rival state involvement.
Experts warn of fallout from BBC Pension and LAUSD data breaches
Wed, 19th Jun 2024
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data protection
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it training
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physical security
Recent data breaches at the BBC Pension Scheme and Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) have exposed critical vulnerabilities, prompting cybersecurity experts to issue warnings about the potential misuse of stolen information.
97% of UK FTSE 100 firms hit by third-party cyber breaches
Mon, 3rd Jun 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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breach prevention
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risk & compliance
A SecurityScorecard report reveals 97% of the UK's FTSE 100 firms faced third-party breaches last year, stressing urgent supply chain cybersecurity enhancements.
Rise in cyber risks targeting third-party vulnerabilities
Tue, 7th May 2024
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ransomware
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cyber risk
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global economy
New report reveals a worrying concentration of cyber risks in just 15 vendors, underlining the global economy's vulnerability to third-party cyber threats.
SecurityScorecard launches managed service to boost cyber risk management
Tue, 30th Jan 2024
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cx
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martech
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partner programmes
SecurityScorecard launches next-gen managed service, SecurityScorecard MAX, to reduce cyber risk and enhance compliance within the supply chain, driving record revenues and positive customer feedback.
SecurityScorecard launches custom security ratings feature
Thu, 22nd Aug 2019
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risk & compliance
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securityscorecard
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risk based security
Custom Scorecard allows enterprise leaders to better isolate and focus on cybersecurity risk issues by business units and/or subsidiaries.
Adopt a cyber attacker’s point of view to protect data
Thu, 28th Jun 2018
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breach prevention
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isaca
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threat intelligence
The ISACA and SecurityScorecard paper provides 11 key questions to ask to implement continuous assurance related to threat understanding.