Demand for STEM training skyrockets 20/06/2023 at 06:02 By Help Net Security The rapid pace of globalization, digital transformation, and AI advancements have created a renewed demand for digital and human skills among US learners, according to Coursera. “The rise of digital jobs and remote work is creating unprecedented opportunities for local talent to participate […]
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Three cybersecurity actions that make a difference 19/06/2023 at 06:02 By Help Net Security Organizations that closely align their cybersecurity programs to business objectives are 18% more likely to achieve target revenue growth and market share and improve customer satisfaction, as well as 26% more likely to lower the cost of cybersecurity breaches/incidents, on average,
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Cybercriminals return to business as usual in a post-pandemic world 16/06/2023 at 06:31 By Help Net Security After two years of pandemic-induced disruption, 2022 was a return to business as usual for the world’s cybercriminals, according to Proofpoint. As COVID-19 medical and economic programs began to wind down, attackers had to find new ways to
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Cyber debt levels reach tipping point 15/06/2023 at 06:35 By Help Net Security The tension between difficult economic conditions and the pace of technology innovation, including the evolution of AI, is influencing the growth of identity-led cybersecurity exposure, according to CyberArk. The CyberArk’s report details how these issues – allied to an expected 240% growth
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Small organizations outpace large enterprises in MFA adoption 15/06/2023 at 06:04 By Help Net Security The use of MFA has nearly doubled since 2020 and that phishing-resistant authenticators represent the best choice in terms of security and convenience for users, according to Okta. MFA authentication gains traction MFA authentication has steadily gained traction across organizations
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IT providers become go-to for cybersecurity advice 14/06/2023 at 06:31 By Help Net Security 61% of SMBs have been hit by a successful cyberattack in the last year, according to BlackFog. The research study, which examined the business impact of cybersecurity for organizations in the US and UK, also revealed the growing importance of engaging
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Incorporating cloud security teams into the SOC enhances operational efficiencies 13/06/2023 at 06:02 By Help Net Security Security leaders are recognizing that cloud and the way cloud security teams work today are becoming increasingly critical to business and IT operations, according to Trend Micro. As a result, cloud security and the foundational practices of their
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Cyber extortion hits all-time high 12/06/2023 at 06:32 By Help Net Security Cyber extortion attacks have become increasingly prevalent in recent years, posing a significant threat to organizations of all sizes and industries, according to Orange Cyberdefense. Examining data from a total of 6,707 confirmed business victims, the findings show a fluctuation in the number
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Lack of adequate investments hinders identity security efforts 12/06/2023 at 06:03 By Help Net Security Organizations are still grappling with identity-related incidents, with an alarming 90% reporting one in the last 12 months, a 6% increase from last year, according to The Identity Defined Security Alliance (IDSA). Protecting digital identities As identities continue to significantly
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Employee cybersecurity awareness takes center stage in defense strategies 09/06/2023 at 06:31 By Help Net Security As cyberattacks intensify, more and more organizations recognize the need to have a strong security culture for all employees, according to Fortinet. Employee cybersecurity awareness The most recent report from Fortinet’s FortiGuard Labs found that ransomware threats remain at
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Factors influencing IT security spending 09/06/2023 at 06:13 By Help Net Security Security executives are overwhelmingly craving more AI solutions in 2023 to help them battle the growing cybersecurity threat landscape, according to Netrix Global. 22% of respondents said that they would like to see more AI used in cybersecurity this year, nearly five times
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Top factors driving enterprise demand for new cybersecurity technology 08/06/2023 at 06:31 By Help Net Security Despite prevailing economic headwinds, the market for cybersecurity products and services remains buoyant, according to CCgroup. The study found that 78% of enterprises in the U.S. and 58% in the UK have increased cybersecurity investment in the last year,
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CIOs prioritize new technologies over tech stack optimization 08/06/2023 at 06:00 By Help Net Security Despite economic headwinds and IT budget challenges, the world’s CIOs are bullish about the power of technology to deliver value for their organizations, according to Lenovo. Innovation investment concerns among CIOs Despite their optimism, the risks are real, as 83%
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Current SaaS security strategies don’t go far enough 07/06/2023 at 06:04 By Help Net Security Many recent breaches and data leaks have been tied back to SaaS apps, according to Adaptive Shield. “We wanted to gain a deeper understanding of the incidents within SaaS applications and how organizations are building their threat prevention and detection
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Verizon 2023 Data Breach Investigations Report: 74% of breaches involve human element 06/06/2023 at 16:01 By Help Net Security Verizon Business today released the results of its 16th annual Data Breach Investigations Report (2023 DBIR), which analyzed 16,312 security incidents and 5,199 breaches. Chief among its findings is the soaring cost of ransomware – malicious
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A new wave of sophisticated digital fraud hits Europe 05/06/2023 at 06:32 By Help Net Security Forced verification and deepfake cases multiply at alarming rates in the UK and continental Europe, according to Sumsub. In Germany alone, forced verification grew by 1500% as a proportion of all fraud cases, from 0.3% in the full year
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Cybercriminals use legitimate websites to obfuscate malicious payloads 02/06/2023 at 06:33 By Help Net Security According to Egress, the evolving attack methodologies currently used by cybercriminals are designed to get through traditional perimeter security. “The evolution of phishing emails continues to pose a major threat to organizations, emphasizing the need to enhance defenses to prevent
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Phishing campaigns thrive as evasive tactics outsmart conventional detection 01/06/2023 at 06:21 By Help Net Security A 25% increase in the use of phishing kits has been recorded in 2022, according to Group-IB. The key phishing trends observed are the increasing use of access control and advanced detection evasion techniques. The rise in evasive tactics,
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Organizations are placing OT cybersecurity responsibility on CISOs 31/05/2023 at 06:35 By Help Net Security Protecting operational technology (OT) systems is now more critical than ever as more organizations connect their OT environments to the internet, according to Fortinet. Although IT/OT convergence has many benefits, it is being hampered and handicapped by advanced and destructive
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Generative AI: The new attack vector for trust and safety 30/05/2023 at 06:46 By Help Net Security Threat actors are abusing generative AI to carry out child sex abuse material (CSAM), disinformation, fraud and extremism, according to ActiveFence. “The explosion of generative AI has far-reaching implications for all corners of the internet,” said Noam Schwartz,
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