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Ransomware in 2024: More Attacks, More Leaks, and Increased Sophistication

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Ransomware in 2024: More Attacks, More Leaks, and Increased Sophistication 2024-08-07 at 16:01 By Kevin Townsend The ransomware scourge is still growing and still successful for attackers, Rapid7’s Ransomware Radar Report 2024 shows. The post Ransomware in 2024: More Attacks, More Leaks, and Increased Sophistication appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from […]

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OpenWrt dominates, but vulnerabilities persist in OT/IoT router firmware

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OpenWrt dominates, but vulnerabilities persist in OT/IoT router firmware 2024-08-07 at 09:16 By Help Net Security Forescout has published a new report examining the current state of the software supply chain in OT/IoT routers. The study uncovered that OT and IoT cellular routers and those used in small offices and homes contain outdated software components […]

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Number of incidents affecting GitHub, Bitbucket, GitLab, and Jira continues to rise

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Number of incidents affecting GitHub, Bitbucket, GitLab, and Jira continues to rise 2024-08-07 at 06:01 By Help Net Security Outages, human errors, cyberattacks, data breaches, ransomware, security vulnerabilities, and, as a result, data loss are the reality that DevSecOps teams have to face every few days, according to GitProtect.io. DevSecOps The possibility to integrate security […]

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Email attacks skyrocket 293%

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Email attacks skyrocket 293% 2024-08-06 at 06:31 By Help Net Security Email attacks have surged by 293% in the first half of 2024 compared to the same period in 2023, according to Acronis. The number of ransomware detections was also on the rise, increasing 32% from Q4 2023 to Q1 2024. Ransomware remains a top […]

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AI-fueled phishing scams raise alarm ahead of U.S. presidential election

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AI-fueled phishing scams raise alarm ahead of U.S. presidential election 2024-08-06 at 06:01 By Help Net Security Highlighting growth of phishing and digital scams targeting United States citizens, Bolster released a research that identified 24 separate nation-state threat actor groups attempting to exploit rising political tensions across the US to interfere with the 2024 presidential […]

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AI expected to improve IT/OT network management

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AI expected to improve IT/OT network management 2024-08-05 at 06:01 By Help Net Security Once a peripheral concern, OT security has become a mandatory focus for organizations worldwide, according to Cisco’s report. The report provides a comprehensive look at the challenges and opportunities as organizations strive to build a secure and efficient industrial networking foundation. […]

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Organizations fail to log 44% of cyber attacks, major exposure gaps remain

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Organizations fail to log 44% of cyber attacks, major exposure gaps remain 2024-08-02 at 07:31 By Help Net Security 40% of tested environments allowed attack paths that lead to domain admin access, according to Picus Security. Achieving domain admin access is particularly concerning because it is the highest level of access within an organization’s IT […]

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Record-breaking $75 million ransom paid to cybercrime group

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Record-breaking $75 million ransom paid to cybercrime group 2024-08-02 at 07:01 By Help Net Security Ransomware attacks have reached new heights of ambition and audacity over the past year, marked by a notable surge in extortion attacks, according to a Zscaler. The findings from the report uncovered a record-breaking ransom payment of $75 million to […]

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Airlines are flying blind on third-party risks

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Airlines are flying blind on third-party risks 2024-08-01 at 06:01 By Help Net Security The aviation industry has traditionally focused on physical security threats, but recent revelations about risks on Boeing‘s supply chain have spotlighted the critical need to measure and mitigate supply chain risk, according to SecurityScorecard. The report comes as regulatory bodies worldwide […]

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Cost of Data Breach in 2024: $4.88 Million, Says Latest IBM Study

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Cost of Data Breach in 2024: $4.88 Million, Says Latest IBM Study 2024-07-31 at 20:16 By Kevin Townsend The average cost of a data breach jumped to $4.88 million from $4.45 million in 2023, a 10% spike. The post Cost of Data Breach in 2024: $4.88 Million, Says Latest IBM Study appeared first on SecurityWeek. […]

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AI, Cybersecurity Top Investment Areas for Industrial Organizations: Cisco

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AI, Cybersecurity Top Investment Areas for Industrial Organizations: Cisco 2024-07-30 at 17:01 By Eduard Kovacs Cisco has published its inaugural State of Industrial Networking report, based on a survey of 1,000 individuals. The post AI, Cybersecurity Top Investment Areas for Industrial Organizations: Cisco appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek RSS […]

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Average data breach cost jumps to $4.88 million, collateral damage increased

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Average data breach cost jumps to $4.88 million, collateral damage increased 2024-07-30 at 15:16 By Help Net Security IBM released its annual Cost of a Data Breach Report revealing the global average cost of a data breach reached $4.88 million in 2024, as breaches grow more disruptive and further expand demands on cyber teams. Breach […]

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Insecure file-sharing practices in healthcare put patient privacy at risk

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Insecure file-sharing practices in healthcare put patient privacy at risk 2024-07-30 at 06:01 By Help Net Security Healthcare organizations continue to put their business and patients at risk of exposing their most sensitive data, according to Metomic. 25% of publicly shared files owned by healthcare organizations contain Personally Identifiable Information (PII). 68% of private files […]

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The cost of cybersecurity burnout: Impact on performance and well-being

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The cost of cybersecurity burnout: Impact on performance and well-being 2024-07-29 at 06:31 By Help Net Security This article includes excerpts from recent reports we covered, providing statistics and insights into the levels of stress and burnout experienced by cybersecurity professionals. Most cybersecurity pros took time off due to mental health issues Hack The Box […]

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16% of organizations experience disruptions due to insufficient AI maturity

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16% of organizations experience disruptions due to insufficient AI maturity 2024-07-26 at 07:31 By Help Net Security While sysadmins recognize AI’s potential, significant gaps in education, cautious organizational adoption, and insufficient AI maturity hinder widespread implementation, leading to mixed results and disruptions in 16% of organizations, according to Action1. Knowledge gap and training needs Sysadmins’ […]

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AI-generated deepfake attacks force companies to reassess cybersecurity

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AI-generated deepfake attacks force companies to reassess cybersecurity 2024-07-26 at 07:31 By Help Net Security As AI-generated deepfake attacks and identity fraud become more prevalent, companies are developing response plans to address these threats, according to GetApp. In fact, 73% of US respondents report that their organization has developed a deepfake response plan. This concern […]

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Most CISOs feel unprepared for new compliance regulations

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Most CISOs feel unprepared for new compliance regulations 2024-07-26 at 06:31 By Help Net Security With the new stringent regulations, including the SEC’s cybersecurity disclosure rules in the USA and the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) in the EU, a significant challenge is emerging for many organizations, according to Onyxia Cyber. CISO role has changed […]

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The most urgent security risks for GenAI users are all data-related

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The most urgent security risks for GenAI users are all data-related 2024-07-25 at 06:01 By Help Net Security Regulated data (data that organizations have a legal duty to protect) makes up more than a third of the sensitive data being shared with GenAI applications—presenting a potential risk to businesses of costly data breaches, according to […]

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AI accelerates code development faster than security teams can keep up

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AI accelerates code development faster than security teams can keep up 2024-07-24 at 06:01 By Help Net Security 91% of respondents say their security budget is increasing this year, demonstrating a growing recognition of the importance of cybersecurity within organizations, according to Seemplicity. Vendor environments introduce complexity and fragmentation Seemplicity surveyed 300 US cybersecurity professionals […]

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Despite economic uncertainty, organizations are prioritizing SaaS security investments

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Despite economic uncertainty, organizations are prioritizing SaaS security investments 2024-07-23 at 06:31 By Mirko Zorz In this Help Net Security video, Maor Bin, CEO and Co-Founder of Adaptive Shield, discusses the key findings of their recent annual SaaS Security Survey Report, conducted in partnership with the Cloud Security Alliance (CSA). Seventy percent of organizations have […]

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