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Security researchers have found that cyber attackers are exploiting vulnerabilities previously used by ransomware like WannaCry to shift toward cryptocurrency mining activities that have lower attack costs and more stable returns. This trend is particularly evident in ASIC-resistant cryptocurrencies such as Monero, posing new challenges to enterprise cybersecurity.

The security industry has seen a surge in products, leaving CISOs facing difficult decisions without strategic guidance. 44% of executives say their organizations lack an overall information security strategy. Security spending is often driven by fear, with global security spending expected to reach $96.3 billion this year. Experts recommend reducing complexity and focusing on what truly matters by assessing critical assets, vendor risk, and involving CISOs in technology decisions.

As supply chains move toward digitalization, the terminology debate between digitization and digitalization has surfaced. Based on industry surveys and expert interviews, this article analyzes the differences in definitions, application scenarios, and implications for business transformation, and highlights the importance of unified terminology understanding for supply chain collaboration.

Ahead of Super Bowl weekend, we revisit our interview with NFL Chief Information Officer Michelle McKenna. She spoke ahead of the 2018 draft about the growth path for technology leaders, the situation of women in the tech industry, and how the NFL leverages data analytics, AI, and omnichannel capabilities to enhance the fan experience. McKenna emphasizes that a career is not a 'sprint to the top'; lateral moves and accumulating experience are equally important.

The EU GDPR will officially take effect on May 25, and corporate compliance processes have entered the final sprint phase. Platforms such as Microsoft, Google, Twitter, and Facebook have released related tools and policy updates, but surveys estimate that a large number of companies will still fail to meet the deadline. The intensity of regulatory enforcement remains unclear, and the ambiguity of the compliance path poses challenges while also offering companies opportunities to demonstrate a sustained sense of responsibility.

The cybercrime landscape is increasingly severe, with criminals exploiting leaked credentials and automated tools to breach security defenses. Drawing on analyses from experts at organizations such as HackerOne and Shape Security, this article outlines three primary methods of hacker intrusion and offers specific protective recommendations, including password management and two-factor authentication, emphasizing the need to balance security with convenience.

Password managers are not a panacea; hackers can still exploit redundant credentials, insider threats, or rainbow tables to breach defenses. This article explores the vulnerabilities of password security and the industry's responses.

Are passwords about to become obsolete? Biometrics and behavioral analysis are driving passwordless authentication toward reality, but enterprise adoption still faces challenges in ecosystem integration and user habits.

Password management has always been a pain point for both enterprises and individual users. Despite continuous technological advancements, password security issues continue to trouble many organizations. Based on industry observations, this article summarizes five major trends currently shaping password management, helping enterprises understand how to address the risk of malicious account breaches.