Fraud Protection July 13, 2023

Crypto fraud in 2023: How can security teams fight

4 min read - Hackers stole $4.3 billion worth of cryptocurrency in 2022, making it the worst year on record for crypto fraud. While the government pushes for regulation in the digital coin market, cryptocurrency remains a volatile industry and a risky bet for…

News March 8, 2023

Cryptocurrency-related crime boomed in 2022

4 min read - Cryptocurrency crime is flourishing, according to multiple year-end reports. For starters, cryptocurrency losses due to cyber theft rose to $3.7 billion last year. That’s a 58% increase over the $2.3 billion malicious actors stole from investors and exchanges in 2021,…

Risk Management August 15, 2022

Prepare for quantum encryption today

3 min read - Once a cutting-edge sci-fi theory, quantum encryption – along with the computing power that drives it – may be close to wide-scale deployment. When it comes online, all previous cryptographic standards used to protect our data could go up in…

Government May 9, 2022

New DOJ team focuses on ransomware and cryptocurrency crime

4 min read - While no security officer would rely on this alone, it’s good to know the U.S. Department of Justice is increasing efforts to fight cyber crime. According to a recent address in Munich by Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco, new efforts…

Risk Management April 19, 2022

Top security concerns when accepting crypto payment

4 min read - From Microsoft to AT&T to Home Depot, more companies are accepting cryptocurrency as a way to pay for products and services. This makes perfect sense as crypto coins are a viable revenue source. Perhaps the time is ripe for businesses…

Risk Management March 9, 2022

Is anyone doing anything about the explosion in crypto crime? 

4 min read - As cryptocurrency transactions continue to grow, it’s no surprise that crypto crime has also seen a huge upswing. In 2021, illicit addresses raked in $14 billion, up nearly 80% compared to 2020. Still, the backstories here are even more intriguing.…

CISO October 29, 2021

7 Ways to Improve Your Cybersecurity Team’s Employee Satisfaction

4 min read - Your organization depends on your cybersecurity team to keep its infrastructure and data secure. But this only happens when the employees you manage are engaged in their work. Many organizations see a high burnout rate among those in cybersecurity roles.…

News September 9, 2021

Fake Cryptomining Apps Stole Over $350K From Android Users

2 min read - Cryptomining has become a lucrative industry, growing more and more mainstream. Now, attackers are trying to grab a bit of that cash with apps that claim to automate it. But when downloaded, the apps don’t do anything except take your…