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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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Legal, compliance and privacy leaders anxious about rapid GenAI adoption

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Legal, compliance and privacy leaders anxious about rapid GenAI adoption 2024-01-03 at 06:01 By Help Net Security Rapid GenAI adoption is the top-ranked issue for the next two years for legal, compliance and privacy leaders, according to Gartner. 70% of respondents reported rapid GenAI adoption as a top concern for them. “Increases in capability and

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Key cybersecurity skills gap statistics you should be aware of

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Key cybersecurity skills gap statistics you should be aware of 2024-01-02 at 07:31 By Help Net Security As the sophistication and frequency of cyber threats continue to escalate, the demand for skilled cybersecurity professionals has never been bigger. The skills gap is not merely a statistical discrepancy; it represents a substantial vulnerability in the defense

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Hackers employ nuanced tactics to evade detection

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Hackers employ nuanced tactics to evade detection 2024-01-02 at 07:01 By Help Net Security Threat actors evolved tactics, opting for a more nuanced approach that spread attacks across a broader timeframe to blend in with legitimate traffic and evade detection during peak holiday shopping times, according to Cequence Security. 2023 holiday season unveiled alarming realities

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Tech upgrades for first responders are a necessity, not a luxury

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Tech upgrades for first responders are a necessity, not a luxury 2023-12-29 at 06:32 By Help Net Security Public safety professionals want technology upgrades and adoption of federal standards for first responder IT security, reporting and efficiency, according to Mark43. “We heard a resounding response from first responders across the country: They are concerned about

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AI software market to hit $307 billion by 2027

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AI software market to hit $307 billion by 2027 2023-12-29 at 06:02 By Help Net Security The worldwide revenue for AI software will reach $307 billion in 2027, according to IDC. The forecast for AI-centric software includes Artificial Intelligence Platforms, AI Applications, AI System Infrastructure Software (SIS), and AI Application Development and Deployment (AD&D) software

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