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Trend Micro predicted that ransomware groups will increasingly target Linux servers and embedded systems over the coming years. It recorded a double-digit year-on-year (YoY) increase in attacks on these systems in 1H 2022.

Ransomware attacks on Linux servers are increasing, IT administrators have been warned. The alert comes in the midyear threat analysis roundup from researchers at Trend Micro. A new ransomware variant dubbed Cheerscrypt has been detected that targets VMware ESXi servers. That’s helped the 75 per cent increase in attacks on Linux systems in the first half of the year.

Kids will be going back to school in a few days. Parents who want to talk to their children about cyber hygiene now can take advantage of a website set up by Trend Micro to get advice on how to have an ongoing conversation about security. And youngsters can learn a few things online by going to the Cyber Academy for interactive lessons.

As businesses across sectors continue their digital transformation and cloud migration journey, Trend Micro found that in Canada, phishing and malware evolved as the most common types of cyber attack, with over 1.2 million threats detected in 2021. Even though compared to global statistics Canada has shown a stronger cybersecurity framework, as cyber attacks get more targeted, Canadian organizations will have to ensure there are no gaps in their security strategies. In an interview with Addictive Tips, VP Cybersecurity at Trend Micro Greg Young speaks to the different types of data breaches that exist and shares how organizations and individuals can protect themselves from these threats.

After years of leadership in the fast-growing global market for cloud security, Trend Micro has announced its new deployment models and services for Trend Micro Cloud One. In an interview with Channel Buzz, Technical Director for Trend Micro in Canada, Antoine Saikaley shared insights on how the platform’s new features are based on client feedback, pointing out the system is fully hosted in Canada for Canadian customers.

Trend Micro  announced enhancements to its cloud security platform, adding simplified deployment and management of cloud intrusion prevention system infrastructure to remove burdens and reduce friction for running cloud-based network security, and container security free from infrastructure deployment to scan container images faster with no impact to speed. This second update extends the company’s existing container offering, which was the first offered by a cybersecurity provider.

According to the latest Cyber Risk Index (CRI), even though Canada has a moderate risk level compared to the rest of North America, majority of Canadian organizations think they’ll be breached in the next twelve months. In an interview with CanadianSME, VP Cybersecurity at Trend Micro Greg Young shares insights for Canadian organizations to have a better understanding of the cyber security landscape and offers tips to help them reduce their risk levels.

Canada recently introduced Bill C-26, a new legislation to strengthen cybersecurity for businesses across sectors as they continue their digital transformation and cloud migration journey. In an interview with eChannelNEWS, VP Cybersecurity at Trend Micro Greg Young speaks to the most common types of cyber attacks in Canada and shares advice on how organizations can protect themselves from these threats.

A new ransomware strain is being distributed that pretends to be a Google software update. Researchers at Trend Micro call this strain HavanaCrypt. Before executing the ransomware it deletes Windows shadow copies of data and system restore instances. Listeners must ignore any email or text message that claims to be a Google update. Remember applications like Gmail, Workspace, Google Docs and others automatically update. The only safe way to get a browser update is to have your Chrome browser set to automatically download updates, or you can just go into the control menu. You get that from clicking on the three dots in the upper right corner of the browser. From there click on Help and then About Google Chrome.

Despite investing money into cybersecurity, many Canadian organizations — and their global peers — admit they still have visibility problems into their IT systems, which complicates their ability to secure vital data. According to a recently-released global study for Trend Micro of 6,297 IT and business decision-makers across 29 countries, nearly two-thirds (62 per cent) of all respondents — including 60 per cent of Canadian participants — acknowledged having blind spots in trying to secure their attack surface.