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In recent years, the browser has become the core working interface. However, web-borne cyber attacks and data breaches can compromise sensitive data, disrupt business operations, and even lead to financial losses. IT teams are responsible for implementing robust cybersecurity practices controls that protect against malware, ransomware, phishing attacks, pasting sensitive data into ChatGPT, and other […]

Or Eshed - September 09, 2023 Read more

Executive Viewpoint

Taming the Wild Web with Browser Security: A CISO’s Perspective

The browser security industry is rapidly gaining prominence and capturing significant attention in the cybersecurity landscape. A number of browser security companies have been established as an answer to the market’s demand for securing the most popular organizational workspace. Without browser security solutions, CISOs are left to trust cloud security solutions, which were designed to […]

Ira Winkler - July 07, 2023 Read more

Executive Viewpoint

Malicious Chrome Extensions You Should Remove from Your Browser

Generative AI Secure Web Browsing

Chrome extensions are small software programs that can be added to the Google Chrome web browser to enhance its functionality and customize their browsing experience. They are typically developed by third-party developers and can be found in the Chrome Web Store. But while Chrome extensions offer numerous benefits, they can also pose potential vulnerabilities to […]

Or Eshed - July 07, 2023 Read more

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Why are Security Leaders Moving from Browser Isolation to Browser Security Extension Solutions?

DLP Secure Web Browsing

More and more security decision makers have come to realize that the browser is the ultimate frontline against multiple cyber threats. This insight has led them to add Browser Isolation solutions to their security stacks. However, we have lately witnessed an increasing trend of security professionals who are moving away from these solutions and towards […]

Or Eshed - July 07, 2023 Read more

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How to Detect and Protect Your Business from Phishing Attacks

DLP

In recent years, businesses have witnessed a concerning rise in phishing attacks. According to the Verizon DBIR 2023, phishing is one of three primary ways in which attackers access an organization. These deceptive tactics exploit human vulnerabilities, tricking employees into revealing sensitive information or granting unauthorized access to cybercriminals. As a result, they pose a […]

Or Eshed - July 07, 2023 Read more

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New Research: How Risky is GenAI Data Exposure Risk?

As an industry leader in browser security, we are committed to shedding light on the risks associated with revolutionary technologies, like GenAI tools. Our latest research, “Revealing the True GenAI Data Exposure Risk”, provides critical insights into the scope and nature of these risks. Specifically, we examine the troubling risk of data exfiltration through GenAI. […]

Or Eshed - June 06, 2023 Read more

Executive Viewpoint

Cyber Security Risks of ChatGPT and Generative AI Tools

Enterprise Security

Generative AI tools like ChatGPT are taking the world by storm. Like any new technology, CISOs need to find a way to embrace the opportunities while protecting the organization from generative AI and ChatGPT risks. Let’s explore the opportunities and security best practices in this article. What is Generative AI? Generative AI is a type […]

Executive Viewpoint

2023 Browser Security Survey Report: Key Findings

As the adoption of SaaS continues to soar, the browser has become the key work interface in today’s corporate world. However, this heavy reliance on browsers also exposes organizations to a range of cybersecurity threats and operational risks they need to protect against. To gain insights into how CISOs are managing these security challenges, we […]

Executive Viewpoint

The Importance of Browser Security in Financial Companies

Enterprise Security

Financial firms have not been exempt from the spur in cybersecurity attacks. According to the 2022 Verizon DBIR report, “The Financial sector continues to be victimized by financially motivated organized crime, often via the actions of Social (Phishing), Hacking (Use of stolen credentials) and Malware (Ransomware).” Therefore, to protect and secure customer data and meet […]

Executive Viewpoint

Protecting Your Company’s Data Crown Jewels: How to Solve ChatGPT Security Risks with LayerX Browser Security Platform

Enterprise Security

With ChatGPT being 1.16 billion users strong, it has become an inseparable part of many people’s lives. This significant user base requires security and IT teams to find and implement a solution in their stack that can protect the organization from its potential security vulnerabilities. This is not a hypothetical risk; numerous reports of potential […]

LayerX Labs

Malicious iPhone application distributed using sophisticated desktop malvertising campaign

In the last few years, both attackers and defenders have increased their capabilities in the infinite cat-and-mouse game. Attackers have scaled their phishing operations for stealing credentials and identities. Defenders have adopted a zero trust security approach in which users often use their mobile devices to authenticate into their desktop applications. The chase goes on. […]

Or Eshed - April 04, 2023 Read more

Executive Viewpoint

The Dark Side of Enterprise Browsers: Fact-Checking 6 of Their Claims

In 2022 there was tremendous hype around browser security and enterprise browsers. But while they claim to provide “enterprise grade security”, enterprise browsers are actually far from perfect. In fact, they have some critical downsides. What are they and what’s the alternative? In this blog I will distinguish between browser security and enterprise browsers, address […]

Or Eshed - March 03, 2023 Read more

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2023 Browser Security Annual Report Reveals Emerging Browsing Risks and Blind Spots that Security Teams Must Address

As we spend more time online, the security of our browsers has become increasingly important. Our browsers are the gatekeepers to the vast amount of information available on the internet, and protecting them from threats is crucial to keeping organizations’ data safe. In the “2023 Browser Security Annual Report” (download the full report here), we […]

Or Eshed - March 03, 2023 Read more

Executive Viewpoint

Top 5 Browsers – How Secure Are They for Your Business?

New year, new cyber threats. Experts predict that consumer data will be at high risk this year, and attackers are likely to get it through attacks on large corporations and financial institutions, among others. As you assess your security going into 2023, you’ll want to make sure all the bases are covered, including browser security. […]

Or Eshed - January 01, 2023 Read more

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Reputation-based Security is Not Working. What Now?

DLP Secure Web Browsing

In the past couple of years, we have witnessed unprecedented growth in cyber attacks originating from the web: phishing schemes, social engineering, malware sites and other malicious attacks. One of the main security services offered on the market nowadays for user protection against these threats is reputation-based URL filters. Reputation-based security services determine the security […]

Or Eshed - January 01, 2023 Read more

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Mitigate the LastPass Attack Surface in your Environment with the LayerX Free Tool

The latest breach announced by LastPass is a major cause for concern to security stakeholders. As often occurs, we are at a security limbo – on one hand, as LastPass has noted, users followed LastPass best practices would practically be exposed to zero to extremely low risk. However, saying that password best practices are not […]

Or Eshed - December 12, 2022 Read more

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The Rise of Phishing and How to Protect Your Organization From Advanced Attacks

DLP Secure Web Browsing

What is Phishing? Phishing is a type of cybersecurity attack in which malicious actors disguise themselves as a trusted person, website or other entity and interact directly with the victim through messages. The bad actors use these messages to obtain sensitive information or deploy malicious software on the victim’s infrastructure. In an organization, once a phishing […]

Or Eshed - December 12, 2022 Read more

Executive Viewpoint

Browser Isolation Out; Browser Security In

With 80% of web attacks being browser-borne, organizations are constantly exposed to various attacks when employees use their browser. These include drive-by downloads, malvertising, malicious code injection, cross site scripting and many others. As a result, organizations are constantly searching for effective ways to protect against web-borne risks, threats and attacks. Some organizations turn to […]

Or Eshed - November 11, 2022 Read more

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