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Budget cuts loom for data privacy initiatives

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Budget cuts loom for data privacy initiatives 2024-01-26 at 06:01 By Help Net Security The past year saw developments and updates to privacy regulations across the globe—from India’s Personal Data Protection Bill to Brazil’s General Data Protection Law, according to ISACA. However, only 34% of organizations say they find it easy to understand their privacy […]

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45% of critical CVEs left unpatched in 2023

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45% of critical CVEs left unpatched in 2023 2024-01-25 at 06:01 By Help Net Security Global attack attempts more than doubled in 2023, increasing 104%, according to Armis. Blind spots and critical vulnerabilities are worsening, with 45% of critical CVEs remaining unpatched. Utilities (over 200% increase) and manufacturing (165% increase) were the most at risk

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Organizations invest more in data protection but recover less

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Organizations invest more in data protection but recover less 2024-01-24 at 06:32 By Help Net Security 92% of organizations will increase 2024 data protection spend, to achieve cyber resilience amidst continued threats of ransomware and cyberattacks, according to Veeam Software. Respondents shared that cyberattacks remain the top cause of outages and that while organizations are

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Software supply chain attacks are getting easier

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Software supply chain attacks are getting easier 2024-01-24 at 06:03 By Help Net Security ReversingLabs identified close to 11,200 unique malicious packages across three major open-source software platforms in 2023: npm, PyPI, and RubyGems. These findings mark an astounding 1,300% increase in malicious packages from 2020 and an increase of 28% over 2022 when a

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2024 brings new risks, with cyber incidents in the spotlight

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2024 brings new risks, with cyber incidents in the spotlight 2024-01-23 at 06:31 By Help Net Security Cyber incidents such as ransomware attacks, data breaches, and IT disruptions are the biggest worry for companies globally in 2024, according to Allianz. The closely interlinked peril of business interruption ranks second. Natural catastrophes (up from #6 to

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Organizations need to switch gears in their approach to email security

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Organizations need to switch gears in their approach to email security 2024-01-23 at 06:02 By Help Net Security Email security risks remain high with 94% of organizations experiencing incidents in the past 12 months, according to Egress. Inbound email incidents primarily took the form of malicious URLs, attacks sent from a compromised account, and malware

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Global cyber inequity skyrockets

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Global cyber inequity skyrockets 2024-01-22 at 06:31 By Help Net Security There has been a sharp increase in cyber inequity globally, with 90% of executives warning that urgent action is needed to address it, according to the World Economic Forum. While increased geopolitical tensions and economic instability continue to concern industry experts, the report spotlights

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Digital nomads amplify identity fraud risks

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Digital nomads amplify identity fraud risks 2024-01-19 at 06:31 By Help Net Security The number of foreign document verification cases in all parts of the world has grown by an average of 21% since the summer of 2021, according to Regula. It’s even higher in the US and UAE: these countries are experiencing a 25%

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Unlocking GenAI’s full potential through work reinvention

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Unlocking GenAI’s full potential through work reinvention 2024-01-19 at 06:03 By Help Net Security To achieve the full potential of AI, organizations must reinvent work, reshape the workforce and prepare workers, according to Accenture. A new report from Accenture reveals an urgent need for business leaders to look beyond how generative AI affects specific tasks

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Adversaries exploit trends, target popular GenAI apps

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Adversaries exploit trends, target popular GenAI apps 2024-01-18 at 06:01 By Help Net Security More than 10% of enterprise employees access at least one generative AI application every month, compared to just 2% a year ago, according to Netskope. In 2023, ChatGPT was the most popular generative AI application, accounting for 7% of enterprise usage.

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IT teams unable to deliver data fast enough to match the speed of business

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IT teams unable to deliver data fast enough to match the speed of business 2024-01-17 at 06:01 By Help Net Security Increasing data requests overwhelm IT teams, but security concerns hinder their ability to provide employees with access to timely data, according to CData Software. The majority of Ops professionals feel that they are prohibited

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Geopolitical tensions combined with technology will drive new security risks

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Geopolitical tensions combined with technology will drive new security risks 2024-01-16 at 06:02 By Help Net Security Misinformation and disinformation are biggest short-term risks, while extreme weather and critical change to Earth systems are greatest long-term concern, according to the Global Risks 2024 Report from the World Economic Forum. Against a backdrop of systemic shifts

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APIs are increasingly becoming attractive targets

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APIs are increasingly becoming attractive targets 2024-01-11 at 06:01 By Help Net Security APIs, a technology that underpins today’s most used sites and apps, are being leveraged by businesses more than ever—ultimately opening the door to more online threats than seen before, according to Cloudflare. APIs power the digital world—our phones, smartwatches, banking systems and

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Securing AI systems against evasion, poisoning, and abuse

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Securing AI systems against evasion, poisoning, and abuse 2024-01-09 at 06:32 By Mirko Zorz Adversaries can intentionally mislead or “poison” AI systems, causing them to malfunction, and developers have yet to find an infallible defense against this. In their latest publication, NIST researchers and their partners highlight these AI and machine learning vulnerabilities. Taxonomy of

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Escalating cyber threats: Bots, fraud farms, and cryptojacking surge, urgently requiring attention

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Escalating cyber threats: Bots, fraud farms, and cryptojacking surge, urgently requiring attention 2024-01-05 at 06:32 By Help Net Security The motivations behind cyberattacks are as diverse as the methods employed. Whether driven by financial gain, political agendas, or sheer malice, cybercriminals exploit weaknesses in cybersecurity defenses, seeking entry points to compromise sensitive data, disrupt critical

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Budget cuts take a toll on IT decision makers’ mental health

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Budget cuts take a toll on IT decision makers’ mental health 2024-01-05 at 06:01 By Help Net Security 60% of IT decision-makers agreed that budget cuts have negatively impacted their mental health and wellbeing, according to Integrity360. To add to that, 55% noted that the current economic climate has reduced access to mental health and

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15 open-source cybersecurity tools you’ll wish you’d known earlier

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15 open-source cybersecurity tools you’ll wish you’d known earlier 2024-01-04 at 07:01 By Help Net Security Open-source tools represent a dynamic force in the technological landscape, embodying innovation, collaboration, and accessibility. These tools, developed with transparency and community-driven principles, empower users with the freedom to scrutinize, modify, and adapt solutions according to their unique needs.

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Consumers prepared to ditch brands after cybersecurity issues

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Consumers prepared to ditch brands after cybersecurity issues 2024-01-04 at 06:01 By Help Net Security In 2023, businesses have been hit with 800,000 cyberattacks, over 60,000 of which were DDoS attacks and 4,000 falling victim to ransomware, according to Vercara. The research found that consumers hold nuanced perceptions regarding cybersecurity incidents and are often less

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Facts and misconceptions about cybersecurity budgets

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Facts and misconceptions about cybersecurity budgets 2024-01-03 at 07:01 By Help Net Security Managing and allocating budgets for cybersecurity and IT has become an increasingly critical aspect of organizational strategy. Organizations recognize the need to invest significantly in cybersecurity to safeguard sensitive data, protect against ransomware attacks, and ensure the integrity of their IT infrastructure.

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29 malware families target 1,800 banking apps worldwide

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29 malware families target 1,800 banking apps worldwide 2024-01-03 at 06:31 By Help Net Security Mobile banking is outpacing online banking across all age groups due to its convenience and our desire to have those apps at our fingertips, according to Zimperium. However, this surge is accompanied by a dramatic growth in financial fraud. The

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