Cyber Defense Advisors

Year: 2023

Why a Cyber Insurance Readiness Assessment is Important

Why a Cyber Insurance Readiness Assessment is Important Safeguarding Your Digital Assets in an Interconnected World IntroductionIn our interconnected digital age, cyber threats are an omnipresent risk for businesses and individuals alike. Cyberattacks have escalated exponentially, with a corresponding increase in the sophistication and frequency of these threats. This rise emphasizes the necessity for a […]

Cyber Insurance Readiness Assessment

What is a Cyber Insurance Readiness Assessment?

What is a Cyber Insurance Readiness Assessment? IntroductionIn an era of escalating cyber threats, securing sensitive data and digital assets is paramount for businesses of all sizes. One crucial way organizations can shield themselves against the financial ramifications of a cyberattack is through cyber insurance. However, acquiring such insurance requires businesses to undergo a Cyber […]

Cyber Insurance Readiness Assessment

The Benefits of a Cyber Insurance Readiness Assessment

The Benefits of a Cyber Insurance Readiness Assessment In an era dominated by digital advancements, cyber threats are evolving at an unprecedented rate, rendering organizations vulnerable to a plethora of security risks. As a result, cyber insurance has become a linchpin for companies aiming to mitigate the financial impact of cyber incidents. But simply purchasing […]

Cyber Insurance Readiness Assessment

A How-To Guide for a Cyber Insurance Readiness Assessment

A How-To Guide for a Cyber Insurance Readiness Assessment IntroductionIn an age where data is currency and digital platforms are aplenty, businesses must stay vigilant against the ever-growing landscape of cyber threats. With cyberattacks becoming increasingly sophisticated and prevalent, obtaining a cyber insurance policy has become indispensable. However, insurers are meticulous, assessing your organization’s cybersecurity […]

Cyber Insurance Readiness Assessment

A Cyber Readiness Assessment Checklist

A Cyber Readiness Assessment Checklist In the digital era, the paradigm of cybersecurity is ever-evolving, making it imperative for organizations to be proactive in safeguarding their assets. A Cyber Readiness Assessment Checklist is a critical tool in gauging the resilience and preparedness of an entity in the face of cyber threats. The following checklist provides […]

Cyber Insurance Readiness Assessment

US and Japan Warn of Chinese Router Attacks

BlackTech group blamed for cyber-espionage operation

Cyber News, Cyber Threat Trends

MMRat: A new banking trojan

The content of this post is solely the responsibility of the author.  AT&T does not adopt or endorse any of the views, positions, or information provided by the author in this article.  Introduction: Many threat actors tend to gravitate towards using some type of remote access trojan (RAT) in their campaigns. RATs are a type […]

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  • September 28, 2023

China-Linked Budworm Targeting Middle Eastern Telco and Asian Government Agencies

Government and telecom entities have been subjected to a new wave of attacks by a China-linked threat actor tracked as Budworm using an updated malware toolset. The intrusions, targeting a Middle Eastern telecommunications organization and an Asian government, took place in August 2023, with the adversary deploying an improved version of its SysUpdate toolkit, the Symantec Threat […]

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  • September 28, 2023

The Dark Side of Browser Isolation – and the Next Generation Browser Security Technologies

The landscape of browser security has undergone significant changes over the past decade. While Browser Isolation was once considered the gold standard for protecting against browser exploits and malware downloads, it has become increasingly inadequate and insecure in today’s SaaS-centric world. The limitations of Browser Isolation, such as degraded browser performance and inability to tackle

Cyber News, Cyber Threat Trends