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Trend Micro, a leader in cybersecurity, has highlighted its role in discovering a critical vulnerability in Samba, given a CVSS score of 9.9, indicating severe risks for organizations. This flaw could allow remote code execution as root if exploited. Fortunately, no in-the-wild attacks have been reported yet. The discovery occurred during the company's Pwn2Own event, enabling collaboration with developers for a responsible patch. Trend Micro urges organizations to urgently update their Samba versions to mitigate potential risks.

Trend Micro's recent study indicates a critical gap in IT/C-suite engagement, with over 90% of decision-makers worried about ransomware threats. Only 57% of IT teams engage the C-suite weekly on cybersecurity, leading to potential risks. While 42% of organizations prioritize spending on cyber-attacks, this may be a reactive approach rather than a strategic one. Nearly half (49%) have increased investments to counter ransomware, but less than 46% fully understand 'cyber risk' management. Most respondents advocate for greater accountability across the organization, particularly suggesting CEO responsibility.

On January 24, 2022, Trend Micro reported that its Smart Protection Network blocked over 94.2 billion cyber-threats in 2021, marking a 42% increase from the previous year. The surge was particularly noted in the latter half of the year, with an additional 53 billion threats. Despite the increase in detected threats, the company successfully blocked 66% fewer ransomware attacks, indicating a shift toward more targeted threats. Trend Micro anticipates rising challenges in 2022 for IoT systems and supply chains, urging enhanced security measures.

Trend Micro announced the winners of its 2021 Capture the Flag Competition, showcasing talent from 12 teams across 14 countries. The finals, held on December 18-19, focused on critical cybersecurity challenges such as Reversing, Cloud, and IoT. Romania's PwnThyBytes claimed first place, winning ¥1,000,000 (approx. $9,000 USD). The competition aims to address the growing cybersecurity skills gap amid rising threats. Trend Micro continues to position itself as a leader in cybersecurity solutions with a focus on nurturing the next generation of talent.

On December 7, 2021, Trend Micro forecasted a proactive cybersecurity approach for organizations in 2022. They reported blocking 40.9 billion threats in H1 2021, a 47% year-over-year increase. Threats are expected to target cloud workloads and IoT systems, with advanced malware affecting SMBs. To combat this, organizations should implement

• server hardening
• risk-based patching
• Zero Trust principles
• extended detection and response

Trend Micro has been recognized in the Customers' Choice quadrant of Gartner Peer Insights' 'Voice of the Customer' report for endpoint protection platforms, achieving a high customer recommendation rate of 93% based on 340 reviews. The company scored 4.6 out of 5, with significant ratings across product capabilities, sales, deployment, and support experiences. This marks Trend Micro's second consecutive acknowledgment in this report, underscoring its commitment to customer satisfaction in a competitive cybersecurity landscape.

Trend Micro released new research highlighting the growing cybercrime supply chain driving ransomware attacks, particularly focusing on the increasing demand for Access-as-a-Service. The report analyzed over 900 access broker listings from January to August 2021, revealing that the education sector is the most targeted, comprising 36% of advertisements. There are three main types of access brokers: opportunistic sellers, dedicated brokers, and online shops. Prices for access vary significantly, with RDP credentials available from $10 to $100,000. Trend Micro recommends various strategies for organizations to bolster cybersecurity.

Trend Micro, a leader in cloud security, announced significant achievements in global cloud security during AWS re:Invent 2021. The company protects 6 million cloud workloads and boasts a 177% year-on-year sales growth in the AWS Marketplace. Trend Micro holds a 28% share of the global cloud workload security market. With over 20,000 customers in 114 countries, the surge in cloud investments has underscored the importance of secure cloud infrastructure. Trend Micro continues to innovate and expand its offerings, addressing the complexities of multi-cloud environments.

Trend Micro has expanded its cloud security services, now covering data centers across 9 countries. This expansion positions Trend Micro as a leader in global cloud security, meeting the growing customer demand for data residency and sovereignty compliance. The company integrates its services with major cloud platforms like Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud, ensuring comprehensive security solutions. All data centers comply with key regulations including PCI DSS, ISO 27001, and GDPR.