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Hacking the flow: The consequences of compromised water systems

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Hacking the flow: The consequences of compromised water systems 2024-02-12 at 07:31 By Help Net Security In this Help Net Security video, Andy Thompson, Offensive Cybersecurity Research Evangelist at CyberArk, discusses the dire consequences of hacking water systems and why their cybersecurity must be prioritized. From contaminating water supplies to disrupting essential services, the impact […]

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Paying ransoms is becoming a cost of doing business for many

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Paying ransoms is becoming a cost of doing business for many 2024-02-06 at 06:02 By Help Net Security Today’s pervasive cyberattacks are forcing the majority of companies to pay ransoms and break their ‘do not pay’ policies, with data recovery deficiencies compounding the problem, according to Cohesity. In fact, most companies have paid a ransom

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NIS2 Directive raises stakes for security leaders

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NIS2 Directive raises stakes for security leaders 2024-02-02 at 08:01 By Mirko Zorz In this Help Net Security interview, Roland Palmer, VP Global Operations Center at Sumo Logic, discusses key challenges and innovations of the NIS2 Directive, aiming to standardize cybersecurity practices across sectors. NIS2 mandates minimal cybersecurity requirements for member companies, encompassing policies on

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Proactive cybersecurity: A strategic approach to cost efficiency and crisis management

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Proactive cybersecurity: A strategic approach to cost efficiency and crisis management 2024-01-31 at 07:31 By Mirko Zorz In this Help Net Security interview, Stephanie Hagopian, VP of Security at CDW, discusses offensive strategies in the face of complex cyberattacks and the role of the zero-trust model. The conversation also covers the essential steps for a

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AI expected to increase volume, impact of cyberattacks

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AI expected to increase volume, impact of cyberattacks 2024-01-25 at 12:16 By Helga Labus All types of cyber threat actor are already using artificial intelligence (AI) to varying degrees, UK National Cyber Security Centre’s analysts say, and predict that AI “will almost certainly increase the volume and heighten the impact of cyberattacks over the next

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Organizations invest more in data protection but recover less

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Organizations invest more in data protection but recover less 2024-01-24 at 06:32 By Help Net Security 92% of organizations will increase 2024 data protection spend, to achieve cyber resilience amidst continued threats of ransomware and cyberattacks, according to Veeam Software. Respondents shared that cyberattacks remain the top cause of outages and that while organizations are

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Why cyberattacks mustn’t be kept secret

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Why cyberattacks mustn’t be kept secret 2024-01-23 at 08:01 By Help Net Security No company is immune to cyberattacks, but when the inevitable happens, too many companies still try to maintain a wall of silence. In fact, over half of security professionals admit their organizations maintain a culture of security through obscurity, with over one-third

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The growing challenge of cyber risk in the age of synthetic media

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The growing challenge of cyber risk in the age of synthetic media 2024-01-09 at 07:01 By Help Net Security As AI tools become more widespread, impersonation and deception have become easier. However, organizations are combating this issue with policies and technological solutions. In this Help Net Security video, Mike Bechtel, Chief Futurist at Deloitte, discusses

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Consumers prepared to ditch brands after cybersecurity issues

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Consumers prepared to ditch brands after cybersecurity issues 2024-01-04 at 06:01 By Help Net Security In 2023, businesses have been hit with 800,000 cyberattacks, over 60,000 of which were DDoS attacks and 4,000 falling victim to ransomware, according to Vercara. The research found that consumers hold nuanced perceptions regarding cybersecurity incidents and are often less

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Emerging cybersecurity trends and expectations for 2024

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Emerging cybersecurity trends and expectations for 2024 2024-01-03 at 07:31 By Help Net Security In this Help Net Security video, John Dwyer, Head of Research at IBM X-Force, discusses how 2024 is poised to be an incredibly impactful year for cyber attacks, driven by world events and access to advanced technologies like AI. The post

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5 pivotal cybersecurity trends for 2024

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5 pivotal cybersecurity trends for 2024 2023-12-28 at 07:01 By Help Net Security In 2023, cyberattacks surged both in terms of frequency and sophistication. The proliferation of cutting-edge hacking tools and technologies – now more accessible than ever thanks to advances in generative AI – created an environment conducive for cyber threats to flourish, forcing

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Staying ahead in 2024 with top cybersecurity predictions

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Staying ahead in 2024 with top cybersecurity predictions 14/12/2023 at 08:02 By Help Net Security What will 2024 hold for the cybersecurity landscape? In this Help Net Security video, Steve Cobb, CISO at SecurityScorecard, offers his take on what professionals can expect next year. The post Staying ahead in 2024 with top cybersecurity predictions appeared

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Balancing AI advantages and risks in cybersecurity strategies

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Balancing AI advantages and risks in cybersecurity strategies 12/12/2023 at 08:04 By Mirko Zorz In this Help Net Security interview, Matt Holland, CEO of Field Effect, discusses achieving a balance for businesses between the advantages of using AI in their cybersecurity strategies and the risks posed by AI-enhanced cyber threats. Holland also explores how education,

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Consumers plan to be more consistent with their security in 2024

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Consumers plan to be more consistent with their security in 2024 23/11/2023 at 07:31 By Help Net Security The vast majority of consumers are concerned that cyberattacks will increase or remain consistent over the coming year (97%) and become more sophisticated (69%), outpacing the ability of cyber defenses to protect against these threats, according to

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Organizations’ cyber resilience efforts fail to keep up with evolving threats

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Organizations’ cyber resilience efforts fail to keep up with evolving threats 18/05/2023 at 08:00 By Help Net Security A steady increase in cyberattacks and evolving threat landscape are resulting in more organizations turning their attention to building long-term cyber resilience; however, many of these programs are falling short and fail to prove teams’ real-world cyber

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