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Satellites lack standard security mechanisms found in mobile phones and laptops

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Satellites lack standard security mechanisms found in mobile phones and laptops 14/07/2023 at 07:34 By Help Net Security Researchers from Ruhr University Bochum and the CISPA Helmholtz Center for Information Security in Saarbrücken have assessed the security mechanisms of satellites currently orbiting the Earth from an IT perspective. Moritz Schloegel (left) and Johannes Willbold analyzed […]

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Top priorities for chief audit executives in 2023

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Top priorities for chief audit executives in 2023 14/07/2023 at 06:10 By Help Net Security The top focus areas for chief audit executives (CAEs) in 2023 are advancing data analytics, assuring proliferating digital risks, and talent management, according to Gartner. “In 2023 most CAEs are focusing on organizational and departmental digital transformation initiatives and improving

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NetApp Updates BlueXP With New Cyber-Resiliency Features

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NetApp Updates BlueXP With New Cyber-Resiliency Features 14/07/2023 at 01:03 By Steve McDowell, Contributor NetApp updated BlueXP hybrid-cloud management tool with new data protection and cyber security features targeted at increasing the resiliency of NetApp’s storage. This article is an excerpt from Forbes – Cybersecurity View Original Source React to this headline:

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Chinese Email Hack: Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo And State Department Officials Among Affected

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Chinese Email Hack: Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo And State Department Officials Among Affected 13/07/2023 at 19:16 By The email accounts of Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo and officials from the State Department were among those affected by the breach carried out by Chinese hackers targeting a vulnerability in Microsoft’s cloud platform, officials confirmed. This article is

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Innovative Cybersecurity Solutions Require Bold Customers

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Innovative Cybersecurity Solutions Require Bold Customers 13/07/2023 at 18:17 By Tony Bradley, Senior Contributor There is a paradox that exists within the cybersecurity market that is both fascinating and perplexing. This article is an excerpt from Forbes – Cybersecurity View Original Source React to this headline:

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UK Government Criticized Over Use OF AI To Evaluate Benefits Claims

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UK Government Criticized Over Use OF AI To Evaluate Benefits Claims 13/07/2023 at 13:47 By Emma Woollacott, Senior Contributor The UK government is coming under fire for using AI to assess applications for social security benefits. This article is an excerpt from Forbes – Cybersecurity View Original Source React to this headline:

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Windows Users Warned To Update Now As Microsoft Confirms New Zero-Day Exploits

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Windows Users Warned To Update Now As Microsoft Confirms New Zero-Day Exploits 13/07/2023 at 13:47 By Davey Winder, Senior Contributor As Microsoft confirms 132 new vulnerabilities, including multiple zero-days, Windows users are urged to update now. This article is an excerpt from Forbes – Cybersecurity View Original Source React to this headline:

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iOS 16.5.1 (c)—Update Now Warning Issued To All iPhone Users

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iOS 16.5.1 (c)—Update Now Warning Issued To All iPhone Users 13/07/2023 at 12:03 By Kate O’Flaherty, Senior Contributor Apple has just released iOS 16.5.1, a Rapid Security Response update that should be applied by all iPhone users. This article is an excerpt from Forbes – Cybersecurity View Original Source React to this headline:

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Combatting data governance risks of public generative AI tools

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Combatting data governance risks of public generative AI tools 13/07/2023 at 08:02 By Help Net Security When companies utilize public generative AI tools, the models are refined on input data provided by the company. Regarding data security, unauthorized use of sensitive data or the accidental exposure of proprietary information can lead to reputational damage, legal

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Attack Surface Management: Identify and protect the unknown

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Attack Surface Management: Identify and protect the unknown 13/07/2023 at 07:33 By Help Net Security In this Help Net Security video, Brianna McGovern, Product Manager, Attack Surface Management, NetSPI, discusses Attack Surface Management (ASM). Attack Surface Management detects known, unknown, and potentially vulnerable public-facing assets and changes to your attack surface that may introduce risk.

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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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