IBM discovers wormable vulnerability eerily similar to EternalBlue
Researchers have identified a Windows code execution vulnerability that has the potential to rival EternalBlue, a Windows security issue used to ignite WannaCry, which took down computer networks around the world in 2017.
The newly discovered vulnerability is listed as CVE-2022-37958. It allows ... Read more
‘Most incident response professionals face mental health problems’
Most incident response professionals seek help for mental health problems, according to a new report from IBM Security. More than half experience stress and anxiety in their daily lives.
The Cybersecurity Awareness Month kicked off on October 1. Over the course of the month, EU and US security a... Read more
What we learned from billions of IBM data points tracking cybercrime
Ransomware remains king, the manufacturing industry is its biggest target and Linux malware has taken off. Today, IBM's security branch shared an insight into the security landscape of 2021.
IBM Security X-Force Threat Intelligence uses billions of data points to shadow cybercriminals. Last year... Read more
IBM Security buys ReaQta, acquiring its intelligent endpoint security platform
IBM has acquired the startup ReaQta. By doing so, Big Blue gets its hands on an intelligent endpoint security platform that allows security experts to fight hackers covertly.
The platform uses AI to automatically identify and combat threats. The activities are completely invisible to adversaries... Read more
McAfee collaborates with IBM Security for an integrated TD SYNNEX solution
McAfee Enterprise announced a new collaborative effort with IBM Security to develop a new integrated solution for TD SYNNEX customers. The TD SYNNES security solution is based on integrations between McAfee Enterprise MVISIOn and IBM Security QRadar Products.
The product is available to customer... Read more
Data leakage costs increased by 12 percent over the past five years
The cost of a data breach has risen by 12% over the past five years. This is the conclusion of an annual IBM Security study into the financial impact of data breaches on organisations.
A data breach now costs an average of 3.92 million dollars (3.5 million euros). This is due in part to stricter reg... Read more