Author: DICC Institute

New types of malware and increasingly sophisticated attack mechanisms by cybercriminals keep making headlines. For example, security experts are currently warning against fileless malware . The malicious code is not permanently saved on the affected system. Instead, it is reloaded in the working memory. There is no permanent copy on the end device. Common antivirus programs usually do not recognize this type of malware. Even if a company only allows explicitly approved […]

The future of the world’s population is urban. In 2050, about two thirds of the people will live in urban areas – especially in Asia and Africa, urbanization will be rapidly promoted. In plain language, this means that an additional 2.5 billion people are expected to live in our cities in the next three decades. In addition to the procurement of the necessary living space, […]

I recently sat down for a couch talk with our product marketing manager Yitzy Tannenbaum. We wanted to share my experience of working with hundreds of companies worldwide and in different industries, and talk about how their security approaches can be compared and contrasted at the same time. Together we discussed the changes I see in corporate security and how different organizations manage security differently in their […]

New technologies expand corporate structures rapidly but at the same time also examine the security experts with new tasks. In this context, a current study primarily mentions data security as a hurdle. It is difficult to clearly determine the beginning and end of digital transformation in companies. Organizations have to adapt to the pace of digitization and the associated changing threat situation. Innovations should be implemented continuously to […]

Data leaks occur more and more frequently. One of the most serious leaks recently came from a hack, causing private information, including letters, chat histories, and even credit card information, to leak to the public. Users should therefore take a few tips to ensure that their and your company’s information will not become part of the next data scandal. Also Read: Awareness-building through live hacking making cyber […]

Despite numerous press reports on security incidents, the risk of cyberattacks often remains very abstract. Live demonstrations of typical hacker attacks show how criminals act and how easily they can often penetrate systems. In this way, they create awareness and make cyber risks tangible. Successful hacker attacks can have significant consequences, as numerous prominent examples show. Most readers will still remember the successful ransomware attack by the extortion […]