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
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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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US And EU Agree Big Tech Data Sharing Deal 11/07/2023 at 11:18 By Emma Woollacott, Senior Contributor The U.S. and EU have agreed a new data-sharing pact allowing European data to be stored in the U.S.—but privacy campaigners look set to challenge it. This article is an excerpt from Forbes – Cybersecurity View Original Source
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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 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 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 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 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
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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 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? 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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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