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Security leaders consider banning AI coding due to security risks

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Security leaders consider banning AI coding due to security risks 2024-09-19 at 06:02 By Help Net Security 92% of security leaders have concerns about the use of AI-generated code within their organization, according to Venafi. Tension between security and developer teams 83% of security leaders say their developers currently use AI to generate code, with […]

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The proliferation of non-human identities

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The proliferation of non-human identities 2024-09-18 at 07:01 By Mirko Zorz 97% of non-human identities (NHIs) have excessive privileges, increasing unauthorized access and broadening the attack surface, according to Entro Security’s 2025 State of Non-Human Identities and Secrets in Cybersecurity report. 92% of organizations expose NHIs to third parties, resulting in unauthorized access if third-party

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Organizations overwhelmed by numerous and insecure remote access tools

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Organizations overwhelmed by numerous and insecure remote access tools 2024-09-18 at 06:01 By Help Net Security Organizations are combating excessive remote access demands with an equally excessive number of tools that provide varying degrees of security, according to Claroty. Data from more than 50,000 remote-access-enabled devices showed that the volume of remote access tools deployed

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The cybersecurity workforce of the future requires diverse hiring practices

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The cybersecurity workforce of the future requires diverse hiring practices 2024-09-17 at 06:01 By Help Net Security The global cybersecurity workforce gap reached a new high with an estimated 4.8 million professionals needed to effectively secure organizations, a 19% year-on-year increase, according to ISC2. Despite the growing need for professionals, global workforce growth has slowed

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Trends and dangers in open-source software dependencies

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Trends and dangers in open-source software dependencies 2024-09-16 at 06:01 By Help Net Security A C-suite perspective on potential vulnerabilities within open-source dependencies or software packages reveals that, while remediation costs for dependency risks are perilously high, function-level reachability analysis still offers the best value in this critical area, according to Endor Labs. The research

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Security measures fail to keep up with rising email attacks

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Security measures fail to keep up with rising email attacks 2024-09-13 at 07:31 By Help Net Security Organizations must reassess their email security posture as incidents continue to escalate, leading to financial losses. Key findings reveal a significant increase in email attacks, with many successfully bypassing standard security protocols and targeting vulnerable sectors. Business email

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Organizations still don’t know how to handle non-human identities

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Organizations still don’t know how to handle non-human identities 2024-09-13 at 07:01 By Help Net Security Organizations are grappling with their current NHI (non-human identities) security strategies, according to Cloud Security Alliance and Astrix Security. The high volume of NHIs significantly amplifies the security challenges organizations face. Each NHI can potentially access sensitive data and

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Cyber insurance set for explosive growth

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Cyber insurance set for explosive growth 2024-09-13 at 06:31 By Help Net Security Cyber insurance is poised for exponential growth over the coming decade, but it remains a capital-intensive peril that requires structural innovation, according to CyberCube. The mid-range projection suggests that the US standalone cyber insurance market could reach $45 billion in premiums by

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Internal disconnects vs. cybersecurity: How connectivity shapes challenges

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Internal disconnects vs. cybersecurity: How connectivity shapes challenges 2024-09-12 at 06:01 By Help Net Security Concerns about the trustworthiness of internal data exist in nearly all organizations globally, according to TeamViewer. 99% of business leaders pointed to factors undermining trust in internal data, citing multiple versions of the truth (38%), conflicting data management practices (32%)

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End of an era: Security budget growth slows down

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End of an era: Security budget growth slows down 2024-09-09 at 06:01 By Help Net Security Amidst global economic and geopolitical uncertainty, markets are jittery, companies are spending frugally, and investors remain cautious, according to IANS Research and Artico Search. Security budgets are also affected by these realities with most budgets remaining flat or increasing

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The true cost of cybercrime for your business

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The true cost of cybercrime for your business 2024-09-06 at 07:01 By Help Net Security As cybercriminals continue to refine their methods, blending traditional strategies with new technologies, the financial toll on individuals and organizations has reached alarming levels. Businesses are also grappling with mounting cybercrime costs from ransomware and DDoS attacks, which can inflict

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83% of organizations experienced at least one ransomware attack in the last year

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83% of organizations experienced at least one ransomware attack in the last year 2024-09-06 at 06:32 By Help Net Security Ransomware is an all-too-common occurrence: 83% of organizations have experienced at least one ransomware attack in the last year, 46% of respondents experienced four or more and 14% indicated they experienced 10 or more. Of

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vCISO services thrive, but challenges persist

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vCISO services thrive, but challenges persist 2024-09-05 at 06:01 By Help Net Security While 75% of service providers report high customer demand for vCISO functionality, a new Cynomi report reveals that only 21% are actively offering it—opening a window onto a growth area for service providers while emphasizing the growing centrality of vCISO services to

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Ransomware attacks escalate as critical sectors struggle to keep up

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Ransomware attacks escalate as critical sectors struggle to keep up 2024-09-04 at 06:03 By Help Net Security Ransomware remains a concerning cybersecurity threat, with attacks becoming more frequent, severe, and costly. Recent reports highlight alarming trends, including increased attacks on critical sectors like healthcare, education, and manufacturing. The US, leading in global ransomware incidents, faces

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A third of organizations suffered a SaaS data breach this year

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A third of organizations suffered a SaaS data breach this year 2024-09-03 at 06:01 By Help Net Security While SaaS security is finally getting the attention it deserves, there’s still a significant gap between intent and implementation. Ad hoc strategies and other practices still fall short of a security program. The move toward decentralization has

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Ransomware crisis deepens as attacks and payouts rise

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Ransomware crisis deepens as attacks and payouts rise 2024-09-02 at 07:01 By Help Net Security During the second quarter, new ransomware groups, including PLAY, Medusa, RansomHub, INC Ransom, BlackSuit, and some additional lesser-known factions, led a series of attacks that eclipsed the first quarter of this year by 16% and the second quarter of 2023

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Keeping up with automated threats is becoming harder

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Keeping up with automated threats is becoming harder 2024-09-02 at 06:31 By Help Net Security 98% of organizations attacked by bots in the past year lost revenue as a result, according to Kasada. Web scraping (web crawling) is a significant threat followed closely by account fraud, with more than one third of IT/IS specialists reporting

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A macro look at the most pressing cybersecurity risks

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A macro look at the most pressing cybersecurity risks 2024-08-30 at 07:31 By Help Net Security Forescout’s 2024H1 Threat Review is a new report that reviews the current state of vulnerabilities, threat actors, and ransomware attacks in the first half of 2024 and compares them to H1 2023. “Attackers are looking for any weak point

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Cyber threats that shaped the first half of 2024

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Cyber threats that shaped the first half of 2024 2024-08-30 at 06:31 By Help Net Security Global cybercrime has shown no sign of decline and is expected to grow strong per year over the next five years. To identify the most urgent cybersecurity threats of the first half of 2024, the Critical Start Cyber Research

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Deepfakes: Seeing is no longer believing

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Deepfakes: Seeing is no longer believing 2024-08-29 at 06:35 By Help Net Security The threat of deepfakes lies not in the technology itself, but in people’s natural tendency to trust what they see. As a result, deepfakes don’t need to be highly advanced or convincing to effectively spread misinformation and disinformation. While many organizations have

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