Cybersecurity crisis in numbers 2025-01-29 at 07:03 By Help Net Security The number of US data compromises in 2024 (3,158) decreased 1% compared to 2023 (3,202), 44 events away from tying a record for the number of compromises tracked in a year, according to the Identity Theft Resource Center. Data breach notices surge The number […]
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Only 13% of organizations fully recover data after a ransomware attack 2025-01-29 at 06:04 By Help Net Security Ransomware attacks are disrupting and undermining business operations and draining revenue streams, according to Illumio. Findings from the study reveal that 58% of organizations had to shut down operations following a ransomware attack, up from 45% in
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74% of CISOs are increasing crisis simulation budgets 2025-01-28 at 06:46 By Help Net Security In the aftermath of 2024’s high-profile cybersecurity incidents, including NHS, CrowdStrike, 23andMe, Transport for London, and Cencora, CISOs are reassessing their organisation’s readiness to manage a potential “chaos” of a full-scale cyber crisis, according to Hack The Box. Many CISOs
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Nearly half of CISOs now report to CEOs, showing their rising influence 2025-01-24 at 07:33 By Industry News The CISO’s rise to the C-suite comes with more engagement with the boardroom, an audience with the CEO, and the power to make strategic decisions for the business, according to Splunk. CISOs report to the C-suite (Source:
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Deepfakes force a new era in fraud detection, identity verification 2025-01-24 at 06:32 By Help Net Security The rise in identity fraud over the past two years has significantly impacted all industries, especially finance, banking, fintech, and crypto, according to Regula. With deepfakes threatening every second company around the world, businesses won’t be able to
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CISOs are juggling security, responsibility, and burnout 2025-01-23 at 06:34 By Help Net Security This article gathers excerpts from multiple reports, presenting statistics and insights that may be valuable for CISOs, helping them with informed decision-making, risk management, and developing strategies to enhance their organization’s cybersecurity posture. CISOs don’t invest enough in code security 72%
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China-aligned PlushDaemon APT compromises supply chain of Korean VPN 2025-01-22 at 08:04 By Help Net Security ESET researchers have uncovered a supply chain attack targeting a South Korean VPN provider, carried out by PlushDaemon, a newly identified China-aligned APT group. In this cyberespionage campaign, the attackers compromised the legitimate installer, replacing it with a malicious
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Privacy professionals feel more stressed than ever 2025-01-22 at 06:38 By Help Net Security Despite progress made in privacy staffing and strategy alignment, privacy professionals are feeling increasingly stressed on the job within a complex compliance and risk landscape, according to new research from ISACA. Top three obstacles facing privacy programs ISACA’s State of Privacy
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One in ten GenAI prompts puts sensitive data at risk 2025-01-20 at 06:03 By Help Net Security Despite their potential, many organizations hesitate to fully adopt GenAI tools due to concerns about sensitive data being inadvertently shared and possibly used to train these systems, according to Harmonic. Sensitive data exposure in GenAI prompts A new
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Homeowners are clueless about how smart devices collect their data 2025-01-17 at 07:00 By Help Net Security Homeowners are increasingly concerned about data privacy in smart home products, according to Copeland. Homeowners see smart devices as boosting home security Homeowners are still generally comfortable in using new technology, but this year smart thermostat non-owners are
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Critical vulnerabilities remain unresolved due to prioritization gaps 2025-01-16 at 06:19 By Help Net Security Fragmented data from multiple scanners, siloed risk scoring and poor cross-team collaboration are leaving organizations increasingly exposed to breaches, compliance failures and costly penalties, according to Swimlane. The relentless surge of vulnerabilities is pushing security teams to their limits, forcing
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Cybersecurity is stepping into a new era of complexity 2025-01-15 at 06:01 By Help Net Security Cybersecurity is entering a new era of complexity, according to the World Economic Forum’s Global Cybersecurity Outlook 2025 report. Growing complexity intensifies cyber inequity This complexity arises from the rapid growth of emerging technologies, prevailing geopolitical uncertainty, the evolution
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Malicious actors’ GenAI use has yet to match the hype 2025-01-14 at 17:08 By Zeljka Zorz Generative AI has helped lower the barrier for entry for malicious actors and has made them more efficient, i.e., quicker at creating convincing deepfakes, mounting phishing campaigns and investment scams, the most recent report by the Cyber Threat Alliance
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What 2024 taught us about security vulnerabilties 2025-01-14 at 06:03 By Help Net Security From zero-day exploits to weaknesses in widely used software and hardware, the vulnerabilities uncovered last year underscore threat actors’ tactics and the critical gaps in organizational defenses. This roundup showcases the standout findings from 2024’s cybersecurity reports, highlighting critical risks and
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The top target for phishing campaigns 2025-01-08 at 06:53 By Help Net Security Despite organizations’ repeated attempts at security awareness training, with a particular emphasis on how employees can avoid being phished, in 2024 enterprise users clicked on phishing lures at a rate nearly three times higher than in 2023, according to Netskope. More than
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How AI and deepfakes are redefining social engineering threats 2025-01-07 at 06:04 By Help Net Security This article presents key insights from 2024 reports on the rise of phishing attacks, focusing on how advancements in AI and deepfake technology are making social engineering tactics more sophisticated. Cybercriminals exploit file sharing services to advance phishing attacks
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Only 26% of Europe’s top companies earn a high rating for cybersecurity 2025-01-06 at 07:02 By Help Net Security With the EU’s Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) deadline approaching on 17th January, 2025, Europe’s top 100 companies face an urgent cybersecurity challenge, according to SecurityScorecard. A-rated companies safer from breaches The report highlights the role
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Users receive at least one advanced phishing link every week 2025-01-06 at 06:37 By Help Net Security Phishing remains one of the most significant cyber threats impacting organizations worldwide, according to SlashNext. Credential phishing is raising Credential theft attacks surged dramatically in the second half of 2024 (703%), signaling a sharp escalation in the use
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Is healthcare cybersecurity in critical condition? 2025-01-06 at 06:03 By Help Net Security This article highlights key findings and trends in healthcare cybersecurity for 2024. From the rising impact of cyberattacks on patient care to the vulnerabilities posed by medical devices and supply chains, these insights provide an overview of the current state of cybersecurity
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Every minute, 4,080 records are compromised in data breaches 2025-01-03 at 06:58 By Help Net Security A recent Domo report shows that the world’s internet population has reached a record high of 5.52 billion people and uncovers signs that AI may be unseating digital juggernauts as it brings in new forms of engagement. “The phenomenal
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