data - Security Ticks

Healthcare’s road to redefining cybersecurity with modern solutions

cybercrime, cybercriminals, data, Encryption, FBI, healthcare, News, Ransomware, report, Sophos, survey / SecurityTicks

Healthcare’s road to redefining cybersecurity with modern solutions 03/11/2023 at 08:07 By Help Net Security The rate of data encryption following a ransomware attack in healthcare was the highest in the last three years, according to Sophos. Ransomware attacks continue to grow in sophistication Among those organizations surveyed, cybercriminals successfully encrypted data in nearly 75% […]

React to this headline:

Healthcare’s road to redefining cybersecurity with modern solutions Read More »

How human behavior research informs security strategies

credentials, cybersecurity, data, Don't miss, Features, Hot stuff, News, opinion, Praxis Security Labs, Risk Management, security awareness, strategy, training / SecurityTicks

How human behavior research informs security strategies 02/11/2023 at 08:01 By Mirko Zorz In this Help Net Security interview, Kai Roer, CEO at Praxis Security Labs, explores the theoretical underpinnings, practical implications, and the crucial role of human behavior in cybersecurity. Roer explains why a comprehensive understanding of human complexity is paramount in today’s security

React to this headline:

How human behavior research informs security strategies Read More »

Cybersecurity habits and behaviors executives need to be aware of

cybercrime, cybersecurity, data, Ivanti, News, passwords, report, survey / SecurityTicks

Cybersecurity habits and behaviors executives need to be aware of 02/11/2023 at 07:01 By Help Net Security Top executives — the employee group most targeted by threat actors — are frequently provided unfettered access to valuable data sources and networked assets, according to Ivanti. Executives access unauthorized work data While 96% of leaders say they

React to this headline:

Cybersecurity habits and behaviors executives need to be aware of Read More »

AI and real-world assets gain prominence in investor discussions

Cryptocurrencies, data, Technology / SecurityTicks

AI and real-world assets gain prominence in investor discussions 01/11/2023 at 17:02 By Cointelegraph By Amaka Nwaokocha Discussions concerning cryptocurrency prices have waned due to a prolonged period of sideways market performance. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source React to this headline:

React to this headline:

AI and real-world assets gain prominence in investor discussions Read More »

Mainframes are around to stay, it’s time to protect them

Compliance, cybersecurity, data, DevOps, mainframe security, News, open source, report, Rocket Software, survey, vulnerability management / SecurityTicks

Mainframes are around to stay, it’s time to protect them 01/11/2023 at 07:31 By Help Net Security While many organizations run their core business applications on the mainframe, IT leaders lack confidence in the effectiveness of their mainframe security compliance, signaling a need for more robust security practices, according to Rocket Software. For decades, mainframe

React to this headline:

Mainframes are around to stay, it’s time to protect them Read More »

The hidden costs of data breaches for small businesses

cybercrime, cybersecurity, data, data breach, Identity Theft Resource Center, News, Ping Identity, report, Shred-it, survey / SecurityTicks

The hidden costs of data breaches for small businesses 31/10/2023 at 07:01 By Help Net Security Nearly 8 in 10 small business leaders admit they are anxious about the safety of their company’s sensitive data and information, according to Shred-it. According to the Identity Theft Resource Center’s report, the number of data breaches remains in

React to this headline:

The hidden costs of data breaches for small businesses Read More »

AI threat landscape: Model theft and inference attacks emerge as top concerns

Artificial Intelligence, CISO, collaboration, cybersecurity, data, Don't miss, Features, generative AI, guidelines, Hot stuff, News, opinion, policy, regulation, risk, SaaS, Savvy / SecurityTicks

AI threat landscape: Model theft and inference attacks emerge as top concerns 30/10/2023 at 08:31 By Mirko Zorz Generative AI has emerged as a powerful tool, heralded for its potential but also scrutinized for its implications. Enterprises will invest nearly $16 billion worldwide on GenAI solutions in 2023, according to IDC. In this Help Net

React to this headline:

AI threat landscape: Model theft and inference attacks emerge as top concerns Read More »

Cyber attacks cause revenue losses in 42% of small businesses

cyber insurance, cybersecurity, data, data breach, Identity Theft Resource Center, News, Privacy, report, survey / SecurityTicks

Cyber attacks cause revenue losses in 42% of small businesses 30/10/2023 at 07:32 By Help Net Security 85% of small business leaders say they are ready to respond to a cyber incident despite a record-high 73% reporting an attack in 2023, according to Identity Theft Resource Center. Employee and consumer data continue to be the

React to this headline:

Cyber attacks cause revenue losses in 42% of small businesses Read More »

Fintech, DeFi, GameFi, and more: Web3 startups kick off Cointelegraph Accelerator second cohort

blockchain, Cointelegraph Accelerator, data, DeFi, Fintech, Games, Gaming, nft, Startups, Web3 / SecurityTicks

Fintech, DeFi, GameFi, and more: Web3 startups kick off Cointelegraph Accelerator second cohort 27/10/2023 at 18:01 By Cointelegraph By Cointelegraph Accelerator Sixteen startups selected from over 1000 applications will present their projects to a global audience. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source React to this headline:

React to this headline:

Fintech, DeFi, GameFi, and more: Web3 startups kick off Cointelegraph Accelerator second cohort Read More »

IoT security threats highlight the need for zero trust principles

critical infrastructure, cybercrime, cybercriminals, data, DDoS, IoT, Malware, News, report, survey, zero trust, Zscaler / SecurityTicks

IoT security threats highlight the need for zero trust principles 27/10/2023 at 07:31 By Help Net Security The high number of attacks on IoT devices represents a 400% increase in malware compared to the previous year, according to Zscaler. The increasing frequency of malware attacks targeting IoT devices is a significant concern for OT security,

React to this headline:

IoT security threats highlight the need for zero trust principles Read More »

Consumers are taking action to protect their privacy

Artificial Intelligence, Cisco, cybersecurity, data, Data Protection, generative AI, News, Privacy, report, survey / SecurityTicks

Consumers are taking action to protect their privacy 25/10/2023 at 06:01 By Help Net Security Younger consumers are taking deliberate action to protect their privacy, as 42% of consumers aged 18-24 exercise their Data Subject Access Rights, compared with just 6% for consumers 75 and older, according to Cisco. Consumers express willingness to share their

React to this headline:

Consumers are taking action to protect their privacy Read More »

Today’s CIO has ambitions well beyond IT delivery

CIO, cybersecurity, data, digital transformation, Gartner, generative AI, News, report, survey / SecurityTicks

Today’s CIO has ambitions well beyond IT delivery 24/10/2023 at 06:05 By Help Net Security 45% of CIOs are beginning to work with their CxO peers to bring IT and business area staff together to co-lead digital delivery on an enterprise-wide scale, according to Gartner. CIOs face a paradigm shift, sharing leadership responsibilities with CxOs

React to this headline:

Today’s CIO has ambitions well beyond IT delivery Read More »

Only a fraction of risk leaders are prepared for GenAI threats

Artificial Intelligence, burnout, cybersecurity, data, generative AI, News, report, Risk Management, Riskonnect / SecurityTicks

Only a fraction of risk leaders are prepared for GenAI threats 23/10/2023 at 06:31 By Help Net Security While 93% of companies recognize the risks associated with using generative AI inside the enterprise, only 9% say they’re prepared to manage the threat, according to Riskonnect. The research reveals a profound AI risk management gap: To

React to this headline:

Only a fraction of risk leaders are prepared for GenAI threats Read More »

The evolution of deception tactics from traditional to cyber warfare

Acalvio, Artificial Intelligence, automation, CISA, cyber resilience, cybersecurity, Cyberwarfare, data, deception, digital transformation, Don't miss, Features, framework, Government, Hot stuff, News, opinion, regulation, strategy, USA / SecurityTicks

The evolution of deception tactics from traditional to cyber warfare 18/10/2023 at 07:33 By Mirko Zorz Admiral James A. Winnefeld, USN (Ret.), is the former vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and is an advisor to Acalvio Technologies. In this Help Net Security interview, he compares the strategies of traditional and cyber warfare,

React to this headline:

The evolution of deception tactics from traditional to cyber warfare Read More »

SMBs seek help as cyber threats reach an all-time high

cyber resilience, cybersecurity, data, hybrid workforce, News, Ransomware, report, Sage, SMBs, strategy, survey / SecurityTicks

SMBs seek help as cyber threats reach an all-time high 18/10/2023 at 06:32 By Help Net Security Understanding the evolving threat landscape is the biggest cybersecurity challenge facing SMBs, including non-for-profit organizations – and more than half are calling for help to manage the risks, according to Sage. Globally, 48% of SMBs have experienced a

React to this headline:

SMBs seek help as cyber threats reach an all-time high Read More »

Google requests dismissal of AI data scraping class-action suit

court, data, Google, Intellectual Property, Privacy / SecurityTicks

Google requests dismissal of AI data scraping class-action suit 18/10/2023 at 02:02 By Cointelegraph By Savannah Fortis Google argued in its motion to dismiss the claims that using publicly available information shared on the internet is not “stealing,” as claimed. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source React to this headline:

React to this headline:

Google requests dismissal of AI data scraping class-action suit Read More »

TrueCoin’s third-party vendor breach potentially leaks TUSD user data

data, KYC, Stablecoin, trading / SecurityTicks

TrueCoin’s third-party vendor breach potentially leaks TUSD user data 17/10/2023 at 11:02 By Cointelegraph By Arijit Sarkar TrueCoin’s internal systems were not impacted or accessed, and the company confirmed that the attack was an isolated incident and limited to a third-party vendor. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source React to

React to this headline:

TrueCoin’s third-party vendor breach potentially leaks TUSD user data Read More »

Stronger ransomware protection finally pays off

cybercrime, data, disaster recovery, Hornetsecurity, News, Ransomware, report, survey / SecurityTicks

Stronger ransomware protection finally pays off 13/10/2023 at 07:01 By Help Net Security 60% of companies are ‘very’ to ‘extremely’ concerned about ransomware attacks, according to latest research from Hornetsecurity. Businesses acknowledge ransomware risk Hornetsecurity revealed that 92.5% businesses are aware of ransomware’s potential for negative impact. Still, just 54% of respondents said their leadership

React to this headline:

Stronger ransomware protection finally pays off Read More »

Selective disclosure in the identity wallet: How users share the data that is really needed

authentication, cyberattack, cybersecurity, data, Data leak, Don't miss, Expert analysis, Expert corner, Hot stuff, identity, IDnow, News, opinion, Privacy / SecurityTicks

Selective disclosure in the identity wallet: How users share the data that is really needed 09/10/2023 at 07:46 By Help Net Security Name, date of birth, address, email address, passwords, tax records, or payroll – all this sensitive user data is stored by companies in huge databases to identify individuals for digital services. Although companies

React to this headline:

Selective disclosure in the identity wallet: How users share the data that is really needed Read More »

Snapchat warned by UK data watchdog over AI chatbot risks

data, Privacy, Snapchat, social media, UK Government, United Kingdom / SecurityTicks

Snapchat warned by UK data watchdog over AI chatbot risks 06/10/2023 at 17:02 By Cointelegraph By Savannah Fortis Snapchat received a warning from the U.K. data watchdog regarding its AI chatbot “My AI” for potentially failing to identify and address its privacy risks. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source React

React to this headline:

Snapchat warned by UK data watchdog over AI chatbot risks Read More »