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Companies encounter months-long delays in filling critical security positions

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Companies encounter months-long delays in filling critical security positions 26/07/2023 at 06:02 By Help Net Security A lack of executive understanding and an ever-widening talent gap that is placing an unsustainable burden on security teams to prevent business-ending breaches, according to Swimlane. The research investigated the perceptions of cybersecurity among on-the-ground security professionals and executives, […]

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Sometimes It’s Not About The Money: The Significance Of The June 2023 Cyberattack On U.S. Federal Agencies

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Sometimes It’s Not About The Money: The Significance Of The June 2023 Cyberattack On U.S. Federal Agencies 25/07/2023 at 19:32 By Emil Sayegh, Contributor The 2023 cyberattack on US federal agencies has implications for national security, the protection of sensitive data, and the potential disruption of essential services. This article is an excerpt from Forbes

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iOS 16.6—Update Now Warning issued To All iPhone Users

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iOS 16.6—Update Now Warning issued To All iPhone Users 25/07/2023 at 10:47 By Kate O’Flaherty, Senior Contributor Apple has issued iOS 16.6 fixing 25 iPhone security flaws, two of which are already being used in real-life attacks. This article is an excerpt from Forbes – Cybersecurity View Original Source

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Inspiring secure coding: Strategies to encourage developers’ continuous improvement

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Inspiring secure coding: Strategies to encourage developers’ continuous improvement 25/07/2023 at 07:38 By Mirko Zorz In software development, the importance of secure coding practices cannot be overstated. Fostering a security culture within development teams has become crucial to ensure the integrity and protection of digital systems. To delve deeper into this topic, we had the

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Companies are rushing into generative AI without a cohesive, secure strategy

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Companies are rushing into generative AI without a cohesive, secure strategy 25/07/2023 at 06:32 By Help Net Security Despite mass adoption of generative AI, most companies don’t have a coordinated strategy for deploying it or know how to assess its security—exposing them to risks and disadvantages if they don’t change their approach, according to Grammarly.

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RaaS proliferation: 14 new ransomware groups target organizations worldwide

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RaaS proliferation: 14 new ransomware groups target organizations worldwide 25/07/2023 at 06:00 By Help Net Security In the Q2 2023, GuidePoint Research and Intelligence Team (GRIT) tracked 1,177 total publicly posted ransomware victims claimed by 41 different threat groups. The most impacted industries GRIT’s report shows a 38% increase in public ransomware victims compared to

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Cyber Certifications Have Failed. There Is A Better Way To Build And Prove Cyber Skills.

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Cyber Certifications Have Failed. There Is A Better Way To Build And Prove Cyber Skills. 24/07/2023 at 17:37 By James Hadley, Contributor How do we know our teams are prepared for the next attack? Organizations have poured thousands of dollars into traditional training techniques – is it working? This article is an excerpt from Forbes

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Average cost of a data breach reaches $4.45 million in 2023

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Average cost of a data breach reaches $4.45 million in 2023 24/07/2023 at 11:18 By Help Net Security IBM released its annual Cost of a Data Breach Report, showing the global average cost of a data breach reached $4.45 million in 2023 – an all-time high for the report and a 15% increase over the

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Bridging the cybersecurity skills gap through cyber range training

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Bridging the cybersecurity skills gap through cyber range training 24/07/2023 at 07:31 By Mirko Zorz In this Help Net Security interview, Debbie Gordon, CEO of Cloud Range explains the concept of a cyber range, its crucial role in preparing for real-world cyber threats, and the importance of realism in cyber training scenarios. Gordon also discusses

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Strengthening the weakest links in the digital supply chain

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Strengthening the weakest links in the digital supply chain 24/07/2023 at 07:05 By Help Net Security In this Help Net Security video, Marc Gaffan, CEO at IONIX, discusses how businesses’ biggest cybersecurity mistake is not protecting the full external attack surface that continues to expand to include a businesses’ entire digital supply chain. This is

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Shaping the future of digital identity

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Shaping the future of digital identity 24/07/2023 at 06:35 By Help Net Security Digital identity refers to the unique and electronically stored representation of an individual or entity’s personal information, characteristics, and attributes. It encompasses various digital identifiers, such as usernames, email addresses, biometric data, or government-issued IDs, that allow users to authenticate themselves online

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Consumers demand more from businesses when it comes to security

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Consumers demand more from businesses when it comes to security 24/07/2023 at 06:01 By Help Net Security Fraudsters are opportunistic criminals and 2022 and the first few months of this year brought opportunities like never before, according to Experian. This volatility perpetuated an unpredictable atmosphere for both businesses and consumers alike. The report found that

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Warn Aging Parents About More Fake Social Security Calls

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Warn Aging Parents About More Fake Social Security Calls 21/07/2023 at 20:32 By Carolyn Rosenblatt, Contributor Scammers pose as government agents, causing fear in elders. They trick folks into giving out their personal financial information. Warn them now. This article is an excerpt from Forbes – Cybersecurity View Original Source

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Chinese Hackers Breached The Email Of A U.S. Ambassador, Reports Say

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Chinese Hackers Breached The Email Of A U.S. Ambassador, Reports Say 21/07/2023 at 18:18 By U.S. Ambassador to China Nicholas Burns had his email account accessed by Chinese hackers engaging in a large-scale espionage operation, according to multiple reports. This article is an excerpt from Forbes – Cybersecurity View Original Source

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Apple Threatens To Pull FaceTime And iMessage From The UK

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Apple Threatens To Pull FaceTime And iMessage From The UK 21/07/2023 at 14:02 By Emma Woollacott, Senior Contributor Apple is reportedly threatening to shut down iMessage and FaceTime in the UK in response to plans to increase government surveillance powers. This article is an excerpt from Forbes – Cybersecurity View Original Source

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Google Chrome: Update Now As 20 New Browser Security Fixes Confirmed

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Google Chrome: Update Now As 20 New Browser Security Fixes Confirmed 21/07/2023 at 12:46 By Davey Winder, Senior Contributor Google has updated the Chrome web browser again this week, an update which includes no less than 20 security fixes across the Windows, Mac, and Linux versions. This article is an excerpt from Forbes – Cybersecurity

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Attackers intensify DDoS attacks with new tactics

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Attackers intensify DDoS attacks with new tactics 21/07/2023 at 07:31 By Help Net Security As we entered 2023, the cybersecurity landscape witnessed an increase in sophisticated, high-volume attacks, according to Gcore. The maximum attack power rose from 600 to 800 Gbps. UDP flood attacks were most common and amounted to 52% of total attacks, while

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How healthcare organizations should measure their device security success

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How healthcare organizations should measure their device security success 21/07/2023 at 07:04 By Help Net Security In this Help Net Security video, Chris Westphal, Head of Product Marketing at Ordr, discusses how healthcare organizations should measure their device security success and where they should be concentrating their future security investments. The post How healthcare organizations

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CISOs are making cybersecurity a business problem

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CISOs are making cybersecurity a business problem 21/07/2023 at 06:02 By Help Net Security U.S. enterprises are responding to growing cybersecurity threats by working to make the best use of tools and services to ensure business resilience, according to ISG. Enterprises face growing cybersecurity threats The report for the U.S. finds that the U.S. security

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Netflix Reveals New Password Sharing Data And Drops Cheapest Plan

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Netflix Reveals New Password Sharing Data And Drops Cheapest Plan 20/07/2023 at 21:18 By Kate O’Flaherty, Senior Contributor Netflix has declared its password sharing crackdown a success and has dropped its basic plan in a bid to gain customers and boost revenue. This article is an excerpt from Forbes – Cybersecurity View Original Source

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