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20% of malware attacks bypass antivirus protection

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20% of malware attacks bypass antivirus protection 13/07/2023 at 07:02 By Help Net Security Security leaders are concerned about attacks that leverage malware-exfiltrated authentication data, with 53% expressing extreme concern and less than 1% admitting they weren’t concerned at all, according to SpyCloud. However, many still lack the necessary tools to investigate the security and […]

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Infrastructure upgrades alone won’t guarantee strong security

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Infrastructure upgrades alone won’t guarantee strong security 13/07/2023 at 06:31 By Help Net Security While 75% of organizations have made significant strides to upgrade their infrastructure in the past year, including the adoption of public cloud hosting and containerization, and 78% have increased their security budgets, only 2% of industry experts are confident in their

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Only 45% of cloud data is currently encrypted

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Only 45% of cloud data is currently encrypted 13/07/2023 at 06:01 By Help Net Security 39% of businesses have experienced a data breach in their cloud environment last year, an increase on the 35% reported in 2022, according to Thales. In addition, human error was reported as the leading cause of cloud data breaches by

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Staying ahead of the “professionals”: The service-oriented ransomware crime industry

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Staying ahead of the “professionals”: The service-oriented ransomware crime industry 12/07/2023 at 07:35 By Help Net Security Ransomware has been a hugely profitable industry for criminal gangs for the last few years. The total amount of ransom paid since 2020 is estimated to be at least $2 billion, and this has both motivated and enabled

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The U.S. Used Potent Global Surveillance Power To Track Russians In $4 Billion Crypto Exchange Investigation

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The U.S. Used Potent Global Surveillance Power To Track Russians In $4 Billion Crypto Exchange Investigation 11/07/2023 at 23:03 By Thomas Brewster, Forbes Staff Four men accused of laundering funds from the epic Mt. Gox crypto hack of 2014 were watched for over a year in an unprecedented use of a U.S. surveillance power. This

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AI-Driven Transformation: Insights And Pitfalls

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AI-Driven Transformation: Insights And Pitfalls 11/07/2023 at 19:18 By Emil Sayegh, Contributor The potential transformative power of artificial intelligence (AI) is undeniable, yet even industry giants are exercising caution as they navigate potential implications. This article is an excerpt from Forbes – Cybersecurity View Original Source React to this headline:

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Apple Pulls iOS 16.5.1 (a)—Here’s What To Do

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Apple Pulls iOS 16.5.1 (a)—Here’s What To Do 11/07/2023 at 12:47 By Kate O’Flaherty, Senior Contributor Apple has issued iOS 16.5.1 (a), the second official Rapid Security Response update, fixing an iPhone flaw that’s already being used in real-life attacks. This article is an excerpt from Forbes – Cybersecurity View Original Source React to this

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European Commission adopts adequacy decision for safe EU-U.S. data flows

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European Commission adopts adequacy decision for safe EU-U.S. data flows 11/07/2023 at 12:09 By Help Net Security Today, the European Commission adopted its adequacy decision for the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework. The decision concludes that the United States ensures an adequate level of protection – comparable to that of the European Union – for personal

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CISO perspective on why Boards don’t fully grasp cyber attack risks

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CISO perspective on why Boards don’t fully grasp cyber attack risks 11/07/2023 at 07:33 By Mirko Zorz Due to their distinct perspectives, Board members and CISOs often have differing views on cyber attack risks. The discrepancy arises when Boards need cybersecurity expertise, need help comprehending technical jargon, or when CISOs need to communicate in business

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Cybersecurity best practices while working in the summer

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Cybersecurity best practices while working in the summer 11/07/2023 at 07:02 By Help Net Security IT teams need help to monitor and enforce BYOD policies during summer months when more employees often travel or work remotely. In this Help Net Security video, Jeremy Ventura, Director, Security Strategy & Field CISO at ThreatX, discusses how employees

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Industry responses and strategies for navigating the tides of DDoS attacks

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Industry responses and strategies for navigating the tides of DDoS attacks 11/07/2023 at 06:33 By Help Net Security It is important not to underestimate the potentially devastating impact of DDoS attacks. Organizations of all sizes should take proactive measures to mitigate and safeguard against DDoS attacks, ensuring the continuity and resilience of their operations. Throughout

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Compliance seizes spotlight in the connected devices arena

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Compliance seizes spotlight in the connected devices arena 11/07/2023 at 06:06 By Help Net Security Investment in connected device security has accelerated as upcoming legislation affecting the sector becomes more prominent, according to PSA Certified. This acceleration also highlights a noticeable difference from last year in the level of demand from industry customers and, more

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Sarah Silverman Sues OpenAI And Meta Over Copyright Infringement

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Sarah Silverman Sues OpenAI And Meta Over Copyright Infringement 10/07/2023 at 13:00 By Emma Woollacott, Senior Contributor Comedian Sarah Silverman is suing OpenAI and Meta, claiming their chatbots were trained on her copyrighted work without permission. This article is an excerpt from Forbes – Cybersecurity View Original Source React to this headline:

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Number of email-based phishing attacks surges 464%

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Number of email-based phishing attacks surges 464% 10/07/2023 at 06:45 By Help Net Security The evolving cyberattack landscape reveals the increasing utilization of generative artificial intelligence (AI) systems, like ChatGPT, by cybercriminals for crafting malicious content and executing sophisticated attacks, according to Acronis. The biannual threat report highlights ransomware as the dominant risk to small

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New disturbing ransomware trend threatens organizations

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New disturbing ransomware trend threatens organizations 10/07/2023 at 06:02 By Help Net Security Ransomware attacks increased by over 37% in 2023 compared to the previous year, with the average enterprise ransom payment exceeding $100,000, with a $5.3 million average demand, according to Zscaler. Since April 2022, ThreatLabz has identified thefts of several terabytes of data

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Threads—Exactly How Private Is Meta’s New Twitter Challenger?

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Threads—Exactly How Private Is Meta’s New Twitter Challenger? 07/07/2023 at 14:18 By Kate O’Flaherty, Senior Contributor Here’s everything you need to know about data collection and privacy on Threads, including what happens to your Instagram account if you decide to delete the new app. This article is an excerpt from Forbes – Cybersecurity View Original

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Scammers using AI voice technology to commit crimes

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Scammers using AI voice technology to commit crimes 07/07/2023 at 06:03 By Help Net Security The usage of platforms like Cash App, Zelle, and Venmo for peer-to-peer payments has experienced a significant surge, with scams increasing by over 58%. Additionally, there has been a corresponding rise of 44% in scams stemming from the theft of

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How to cultivate a culture of continuous cybersecurity improvement

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How to cultivate a culture of continuous cybersecurity improvement 06/07/2023 at 07:32 By Help Net Security Regulatory compliance and cybersecurity improvement are not two sides of the same coin: they are distinct pillars that demand specialized attention. Achieving compliance does not create an impenetrable fortress against threats, it merely creates a baseline defense. So, how

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