Global events fuel DDoS attack campaigns 02/10/2023 at 06:32 By Help Net Security Cybercriminals launched approximately 7.9 million DDoS attacks in 1H 2023, representing a 31% year-over-year increase, according to NETSCOUT. Global events like the Russia-Ukraine war and NATO bids have driven recent DDoS attack growth. Finland was targeted by pro-Russian hacktivists in 2022 during […]
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Online fraud can cost you more than money 02/10/2023 at 06:01 By Help Net Security Online fraud is a pervasive and constantly evolving threat that affects individuals and organizations worldwide. Online fraudsters often leverage the anonymity and convenience of the internet to exploit vulnerabilities, manipulate victims, and conceal their true identities. Their fraudulent activities may […]
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IRS Leaker Of IRS Tax Data To The Press Is Charged With Tax Crimes 30/09/2023 at 00:17 By Robert W. Wood, Senior Contributor An Internal Revenue Service consultant has been charged with disclosing tax return information without authorization. If convicted, he could get up to five years. This article is an excerpt from Forbes – […]
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iPhone Spyware Attacks—What You Need To Know 29/09/2023 at 18:02 By Kate O’Flaherty, Senior Contributor Spyware attacks are increasingly hitting iPhones, with adversaries taking advantage of unpatched security flaws. Here’s what you need to know. This article is an excerpt from Forbes – Cybersecurity View Original Source
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MEPs To Vote On Controversial Media Spyware Plans 29/09/2023 at 14:16 By Emma Woollacott, Senior Contributor With the European Parliament preparing to vote on the European Media Freedom Act, digital rights organizations are urging MEPs to reject a provision allowing authoriti… This article is an excerpt from Forbes – Cybersecurity View Original Source
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How should organizations navigate the risks and opportunities of AI? 29/09/2023 at 08:33 By Help Net Security As we realize exciting new advancements in the application of generative pre-trained transformer (GPT) technology, our adversaries are finding ingenious ways to leverage these capabilities to inflict harm. There’s evidence to suggest that offensive actors are using AI […]
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Financial crime compliance costs exceed $206 billion 29/09/2023 at 07:02 By Help Net Security The growing complexity of compliance regulations and ever-evolving criminal methodologies are a major difficulty for financial institutions, according to LexisNexis Risk Solutions. Global financial crime compliance costs for financial institutions exceed $206 billion. This cost is comparable to more than 12% […]
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Why California’s Delete Act matters for the whole country 29/09/2023 at 06:32 By Help Net Security The California State Legislature passed Senate Bill 362, known as the Delete Act, to simplify the process for consumers to ask to remove their personal data gathered by data brokers. In this Help Net Security video, Dr. Chris Pierson, […]
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Cybersecurity budgets show moderate growth 29/09/2023 at 06:01 By Help Net Security Despite the economic uncertainty and inflation, security budgets generally continued to rise but at a lower rate than prior years, according to new research from IANS and Artico Search. Security budgets increase by 6% in 2023 Respondents reported an average security budget increase […]
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X Accused Of Weakening Measures Against Election Misinformation 28/09/2023 at 13:47 By Emma Woollacott, Senior Contributor With just weeks to go before a contentious Australian referendum on indigenous rights, X has scrapped a tool designed to allow users to report election misinformation. This article is an excerpt from Forbes – Cybersecurity View Original Source
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The hidden costs of neglecting cybersecurity for small businesses 28/09/2023 at 07:31 By Mirko Zorz In this Help Net Security interview, Raffaele Mautone, CEO of Judy Security, talks about the cybersecurity problems that small businesses face and the need for prioritization to save businesses from potential fines and damage to their brand reputation. He also […]
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Kubernetes attacks in 2023: What it means for the future 28/09/2023 at 07:01 By Help Net Security In 2023, a wave of new attacks targeting Kubernetes has been reported, from Dero and Monero crypto mining to Scarleteel and RBAC-Buster. In this Help Net Security video, Jimmy Mesta, CTO at KSOC, explores what it would take […]
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The clock is ticking for businesses to prepare for mandated certificate automation 28/09/2023 at 06:36 By Help Net Security Many organizations are unprepared for sweeping industry changes that call for mandated certificate automation, according to GMO GlobalSign. There could be significant changes within the Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) marketplace, the most pressing matter being Google’s […]
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Ransomware groups are shifting their focus away from larger targets 28/09/2023 at 06:02 By Help Net Security One in every six ransomware attacks targeting US government offices was traced back to the LockBit ransomware group, according to Trend Micro. Overall ransomware attack victim numbers increased by 47% from H2 2022. “We’ve observed a significant increase […]
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Impact Of The IoT Trust Mark On Cybersecurity In The United States 27/09/2023 at 18:02 By Emil Sayegh, Contributor The Cyber Trust Mark serves as a positive beacon in our interconnected world, guiding us towards a more secure and resilient future within the IoT landscape. This article is an excerpt from Forbes – Cybersecurity View […]
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iOS 17.0.2 Vs iOS 16.7—Here’s Which iPhone Update To Choose 27/09/2023 at 16:33 By Kate O’Flaherty, Senior Contributor Apple has issued iOS 17.0.2 for all iPhones, leaving you with two options—iOS 17.0.2 or iOS 16.7. Which iPhone upgrade should you choose? This article is an excerpt from Forbes – Cybersecurity View Original Source
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How TikTok Has Exposed Celebrities And Politicians’ Closest Personal Contacts 27/09/2023 at 13:32 By Alexandra S. Levine, Forbes Staff TikTok and ByteDance staff’s easy access to the friend lists of the First Family and public figures has created national security and privacy risks ahead of the election. This article is an excerpt from Forbes – […]
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High number of security flaws found in EMEA-developed apps 27/09/2023 at 07:47 By Help Net Security Applications developed by organizations in Europe, Middle East and Africa tend to contain more security flaws than those created by their US counterparts, according to Veracode. Across all regions analysed, EMEA also has the highest percentage of ‘high severity’ […]
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The pitfalls of neglecting security ownership at the design stage 27/09/2023 at 07:01 By Mirko Zorz For companies to avoid bleeding millions through cyber threats, they must build adaptability into their security strategy from the start while considering a range of inputs that go beyond the IT and network access aspects. In this Help Net […]
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Is your identity safe? Exploring the gaps in threat protection 27/09/2023 at 07:01 By Help Net Security A recent study from Silverfort has identified the identity attack surface as today’s most substantial weakness in cybersecurity resilience. Traditional approaches, such as MFA and PAM, have notable limitations that can lead to the exploitation of stolen credentials. […]
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