*Updated Oct. 4; please scroll down for latest information. Reports that Trend Micro is “stealing user data” and sending them to an unidentified server in China are absolutely false. Trend Micro has completed an initial investigation of a privacy concern related to some of its macOS consumer products. The results confirm that Dr. Cleaner, Dr….
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For those responsible for overseeing the data protection and cybersecurity of an organization, it’s a familiar storyline: “Employee opens email attachment and infects business with ransomware.” Headlines to this effect are nothing new. Even the most advanced security solutions can’t completely guard against the sophisticated approaches hackers leverage to target individual users. All it takes is for…
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The threat landscape has changed often in the 22 years I’ve been working at Trend Micro and it will continue to change for many more years. We in cybersecurity are constantly at battle with hackers and threat actors who look to infect our customers using the many tactics available to them. Our job is to…
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I personally had a great week last week. Trend Micro was very fortunate to participate in and sponsor the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education (NICE) 2018 Conference and Expo and the IBM Cyber Day 4 Girls at Florida International University (FIU). I truly tip my hat to FIU as…
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It’s widely understood by cybersecurity professionals today that it’s no longer a case of if your organization gets attacked online but when. Trend Micro blocked more than 20.4 billion threats in the first half of 2018 alone, and the ready availability of “as-a-service” toolkits will continue to make cybercrime a hugely attractive and profitable venture….
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Welcome to our weekly roundup, where we share what you need to know about the cybersecurity news and events that happened over the past few days. This week, learn how the adoption of mobile banking services has grown as an opportunity for scammers with fake banking apps. Also, see how Trickbot steals access from several…
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One of the best ways for organizations to shore up their data security efforts and work toward more proactive protection is by examining trends within the threat environment. Taking a look at the strategies for attack, infiltration and infection currently being utilized by hackers can point toward the types of security issues that will continue…
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By Ed Cabrera, Chief Cybersecurity Officer for Trend Micro and Martin Bally, Vice President & Chief Security Officer for Diebold Nixdorf Where there’s money, there has always been crime. Traditional bank robbery and physical assaults on ATMs are still a challenge, and now a new breed of cyber-enabled theft—using ATMs as the endpoint for cash-outs— has become a multibillion-dollar…
Read More Welcome to our weekly roundup, where we share what you need to know about the cybersecurity news and events that happened over the past few days. This week, see how cybercriminals have learned to become more creative with malware through spam campaigns. Also, understand why securing energy and water should remain top priority in integration…
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There are numerous different elements and obstacles that contribute to the challenges of data protection in the current threat environment. However, a leading issue is ensuring protection against the latest, emerging attack styles and breach strategies. After all, how can an organization ensure the security of its most critical information and assets if they don’t…
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Data theft is inarguably big business for hackers. This has been proven time and time again when big-name companies and their customers are involved in a data breach. As these instances appear to take place more often, and the number of stolen or compromised files continues to rise, it’s worth looking into exactly what hackers…
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