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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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Promoting responsible AI: Balancing innovation and regulation

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Promoting responsible AI: Balancing innovation and regulation 06/07/2023 at 07:02 By Mirko Zorz As AI technology advances, it is essential to remain mindful of familiar and emerging risks. Education is critical to fostering responsible AI innovation, as understanding the technology and its limitations raises standards and benefits everyone. In this Help Net Security interview, Nadir

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ChatGPT’s unknown potential keeps us guessing

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ChatGPT’s unknown potential keeps us guessing 06/07/2023 at 06:31 By Help Net Security An overwhelming number of respondents familiar with ChatGPT were concerned about the risks it poses to security and safety, according to Malwarebytes. They also don’t trust the information it produces, and would like to see a pause in development so that regulation

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Cybercriminals can break voice authentication with 99% success rate

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Cybercriminals can break voice authentication with 99% success rate 06/07/2023 at 06:01 By Help Net Security Computer scientists at the University of Waterloo have discovered a method of attack that can successfully bypass voice authentication security systems with up to a 99% success rate after only six tries. Experts expose flaws in voiceprint technology Voice

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How ransomware impacts the healthcare industry

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How ransomware impacts the healthcare industry 05/07/2023 at 07:02 By Help Net Security Healthcare continues to be one of the most attractive targets for cyberattackers, and the number of breaches affecting the industry is increasing yearly. In this Help Net Security video, Steve Gwizdala, VP of Healthcare at ForgeRock, discusses how vigilance and new ways

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Small organizations face security threats on a limited budget

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Small organizations face security threats on a limited budget 05/07/2023 at 06:02 By Help Net Security Small organizations face the same security threats as organizations overall but have less resources to address them, according to Netwrix. Lack of budget among small organizations The most common security incidents are phishing, ransomware, and user account compromise. However,

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Cloud security: Sometimes the risks may outweigh the rewards

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Cloud security: Sometimes the risks may outweigh the rewards 03/07/2023 at 07:32 By Help Net Security Threat actors are well-aware of the vulnerability of our cloud infrastructure. The internet we have today is not equipped to serve the data needs of the future. When data is stored in the cloud, it can end up across

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The rise in cyber extortion attacks and its impact on business security

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The rise in cyber extortion attacks and its impact on business security 03/07/2023 at 07:08 By Help Net Security In this Help Net Security video, Charl van der Walt, Head of Security Research at Orange Cyberdefense, discusses cyber extortion attacks and their expansion to new regions. A recent report revealed that cyber extortion activity reached

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One third of security breaches go unnoticed by security professionals

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One third of security breaches go unnoticed by security professionals 03/07/2023 at 06:32 By Help Net Security While surface-level confidence around hybrid cloud security is high, with 94% of global respondents stating their security tools and processes provide them with complete visibility and insights into their IT infrastructure, the reality is nearly one third of

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Short-staffed teams must find ways to do more with less

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Short-staffed teams must find ways to do more with less 03/07/2023 at 06:02 By Help Net Security As more businesses experience resource and cost constraints, 86% of MSPs and MSSPs customers are outsourcing their security needs to consolidate security tools, according to OpenText. “Staffing issues that have plagued the security industry for years are getting

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Unlocking internet’s secrets via monitoring, data collection, and analysis

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Unlocking internet’s secrets via monitoring, data collection, and analysis 30/06/2023 at 05:05 By Mirko Zorz In this Help Net Security interview, Ryan Woodley, CEO of Netcraft, discusses the importance of monitoring, collecting, and analyzing internet data to gain a profound understanding of the internet. This insight plays a vital role in protecting and empowering customers.

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Businesses are ignoring third-party security risks

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Businesses are ignoring third-party security risks 30/06/2023 at 05:05 By Help Net Security In the dynamic business landscape where third-party relationships assume a critical role, organizations confront various risks that can profoundly affect their security and compliance requirements, according to Panorays. Even amidst tough economic times, the crucial nature of these risks necessitates proactive management.

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Employees worry less about cybersecurity best practices in the summer

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Employees worry less about cybersecurity best practices in the summer 30/06/2023 at 04:17 By Help Net Security IT teams are struggling to monitor and enforce BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) policies during summer months when more employees are often traveling or working remotely, according to ThreatX. With more endpoints and applications in use, and often

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Popular generative AI projects pose serious security threat

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Popular generative AI projects pose serious security threat 29/06/2023 at 07:48 By Help Net Security Many popular generative AI projects are an increased security threat and open-source projects that utilize insecure generative AI and LLMs also have poor security posture, resulting in an environment with substantial risk for organizations, according to Rezilion. Advancements in LLMs

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Preparing health systems for cyber risks and insurance coverage

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Preparing health systems for cyber risks and insurance coverage 28/06/2023 at 07:32 By Mirko Zorz Our healthcare systems are at risk of infiltration by threat actors, potentially disrupting services, compromising sensitive data, and even jeopardizing patient outcomes. Among the people addressing these challenges is Dennis Fridrich, VP of Cybersecurity at TRIMEDX, who not only understands

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Economic volatility drives businesses to MSPs

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Economic volatility drives businesses to MSPs 28/06/2023 at 06:02 By Help Net Security The current economic conditions are leading companies of all sizes to reassess their operations and business strategies to remain competitive and profitable, according to Kaseya. Business growth key driver for it budgets Budgets and resources may be shrinking, but workloads are not.

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Widespread BEC attacks threaten European organizations

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Widespread BEC attacks threaten European organizations 27/06/2023 at 06:06 By Help Net Security European organizations experienced a greater volume and frequency of BEC attacks over the last year, as compared to organizations in the United States, according to Abnormal Security. BEC attacks volume and frequency The data is based on an analysis of email attack

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Operationalizing zero trust in the cloud

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Operationalizing zero trust in the cloud 23/06/2023 at 07:39 By Help Net Security Some organizations have bought into the idea that workloads in the cloud are inherently more secure than those on premises. This idea is reinforced by the concept that the cloud service provider (CSP) assumes responsibility for security. However, while a secure cloud

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