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How to mitigate cyber risks while travelling
Wireless Networks

How to mitigate cyber risks while travelling

Over the past year, compromises of payment card data, network intrusions, and cyberattacks using hotel Wi-Fi have plagued the hospitality industry.

By Kai Ping Lew • 5 min read • Tue, 9th Jan 2018
Digital shadows looks at fake news, disinformation and how they affect business reputations
Marketing Technologies

Digital shadows looks at fake news, disinformation and how they affect business reputations

Russia is just the tip of the iceberg for this issue with regular misinformation campaigns and attacks observed worldwide.

By Rick Holland • 4 min read • Fri, 1st Dec 2017
Round 2: New line-up of cybersecurity maestros comment on Uber breach
Firewalls

Round 2: New line-up of cybersecurity maestros comment on Uber breach

We covered an expert commentary story of the Uber breach - this is round 2 with Check Point, Barracuda, Digital Shadows, Mimecast, and Webroot.

By Ashton Young • 5 min read • Fri, 24th Nov 2017
Interview: How to grow a cybersecurity firm from the ground up
Risk & Compliance

Interview: How to grow a cybersecurity firm from the ground up

Digital Shadows CEO Alastair Paterson on launching a cybersecurity firm: focus on agility, humility, and following market demand for global growth.

By Robin Block • 5 min read • Thu, 26th Oct 2017
2017 Equifax breach: Impact and lessons learned
Breach Prevention

2017 Equifax breach: Impact and lessons learned

Digital Shadows VP, Rick Holland discusses the recent breach, its impact to Equifax and what other organisations can learn from it.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Mon, 2nd Oct 2017
Digital Shadows' $26m funding a 'huge milestone', says CEO
Risk & Compliance

Digital Shadows' $26m funding a 'huge milestone', says CEO

Digital Shadows has raised $26 million in a Series C funding round, which will be put towards global expansion and its service development.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 26th Sep 2017
The rise of ransomware and how businesses can prevent it from happening
Malware

The rise of ransomware and how businesses can prevent it from happening

The Digital Shadows CEO delves into one of the main tactics behind extortion - ransomware - and how businesses can defend themselves.

By Alastair Paterson • 5 min read • Wed, 20th Sep 2017
What's up with Your mobile apps? Identifying and mitigating digital risk
Cybersecurity

What's up with Your mobile apps? Identifying and mitigating digital risk

I'll venture to guess you're using a mobile device to read this - while mobile apps offer a host of new opportunities, they also introduce risk.

By Alastair Paterson • 4 min read • Thu, 7th Sep 2017
Once prominent infection method now declining - short blip or for good?
Malware

Once prominent infection method now declining - short blip or for good?

An expert from Digital Shadows dissects the once prominent method of infection known as exploit kits and whether they remain a threat.

By Rick Holland • 5 min read • Wed, 30th Aug 2017
Two dark web markets shut down but expert says 'one door closes, a window opens'
Cybersecurity

Two dark web markets shut down but expert says 'one door closes, a window opens'

The recent shutdown of AlphaBay and Hansa has left dark web marketplaces on shaky ground, says Digital Shadows CEO Alastair Paterson.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Tue, 22nd Aug 2017
ESG finds businesses improving with cybersecurity – but still a long way to go
Partner Programmes

ESG finds businesses improving with cybersecurity – but still a long way to go

While CEOs and corporate boards no longer shy away from cybersecurity strategy as they once might have, there are still a number of shortcomings.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Fri, 4th Aug 2017
The Dark Web: Is your company at risk?
Risk & Compliance

The Dark Web: Is your company at risk?

Not only is information on a company's assets available, but information about new techniques to compromise targets is for sale on the dark web.

By Alastair Paterson • 4 min read • Thu, 27th Jul 2017
Digital Shadows discovers credit card crime ring cashing in on $24b a year
Risk & Compliance

Digital Shadows discovers credit card crime ring cashing in on $24b a year

A professional ecosystem has emerged that is providing e-learning courses to allow aspiring cybercriminals to make USD$12k in monthly earnings.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Tue, 25th Jul 2017
Alphabay disappears: Three scenarios to look for next
Hackers

Alphabay disappears: Three scenarios to look for next

As AlphaBay vanishes, the dark web braces for upheaval, with markets jostling for supremacy or a radical shift to P2P trading.

By Rick Holland • 6 min read • Mon, 17th Jul 2017
Major Dark Web Player goes offline: Could it be an exit scam?
Distributed Denial of Service

Major Dark Web Player goes offline: Could it be an exit scam?

One of the Dark Web's biggest marketplaces for illegal online trades was taken offline this week, with reports circulating that it was an 'exit scam'.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Fri, 7th Jul 2017
A system wiper with no recourse: Researchers discover what NotPetya attack was really after
Malware

A system wiper with no recourse: Researchers discover what NotPetya attack was really after

ESET senior research fellow Nick FitzGerald says that NotPetya was most likely a state-sponsored attack through malware.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 5th Jul 2017
Digital Shadows releases new channel program and partner portal
Partner Programmes

Digital Shadows releases new channel program and partner portal

Digital Shadows has launched its channel-only partner program, Channel REV, which aims to accelerate partner revenue and enhance customer loyalty.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Fri, 23rd Jun 2017
Here's why WannaCry might be the tip of the iceberg
Malware

Here's why WannaCry might be the tip of the iceberg

Much ink is still being expended trying to determine who was responsible for WannaCry and what their motives were. But there's a bigger lesson here.

By Rick Holland • 3 min read • Wed, 7th Jun 2017
Poor password choices make it easy for credential stuffing attacks, Digital Shadows warns
Identity and Access Management

Poor password choices make it easy for credential stuffing attacks, Digital Shadows warns

Password re-use across businesses is a major cause of cyber breaches, according to a new report from Digital Shadows.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 29th May 2017