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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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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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One-third of dev professionals unfamiliar with secure coding practices

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One-third of dev professionals unfamiliar with secure coding practices 2024-07-19 at 07:01 By Help Net Security Attackers consistently discover and exploit software vulnerabilities, highlighting the increasing importance of robust software security, according to OpenSSF and the Linux Foundation. Despite this, many developers lack the essential knowledge and skills to effectively implement secure software development. Lack

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CISOs must shift from tactical defense to strategic leadership

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CISOs must shift from tactical defense to strategic leadership 2024-07-19 at 06:31 By Help Net Security Cyber threats are advancing quickly in size and sophistication, largely because of the rapid evolution of technology, increasing sophistication of cyber attackers, and the expansion of attack surfaces through interconnected systems and devices, according to Ivanti. Ivanti’s research shows

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Most GitHub Actions workflows are insecure in some way

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Most GitHub Actions workflows are insecure in some way 2024-07-17 at 06:01 By Help Net Security Most GitHub Actions are susceptible to exploitation; they are overly privileged or have risky dependencies, according to Legit Security. GitHub Actions security flaws pose major risks The report found the GitHub Actions marketplace’s security posture to be especially concerning,

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Paris 2024 Olympics to face complex cyber threats

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Paris 2024 Olympics to face complex cyber threats 2024-07-16 at 06:03 By Help Net Security While previous Olympic games have faced cybersecurity threats, the Games of the XXXIII Olympiad, also known as Paris 2024, will see the largest number of threats, the most complex threat landscape, the largest ecosystem of threat actors, and the highest

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Pressure mounts for C-Suite executives to implement GenAI solutions

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Pressure mounts for C-Suite executives to implement GenAI solutions 2024-07-15 at 06:01 By Help Net Security 87% of C-Suite executives feel under pressure to implement GenAI solutions at speed and scale, according to RWS. Despite these pressures, 76% expressed an overwhelming excitement across their organization for the potential benefits of GenAI. However, this excitement is

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Top priorities for compliance leaders this year

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Top priorities for compliance leaders this year 2024-07-12 at 06:31 By Help Net Security Legal, compliance and privacy leaders list strengthening their personal impact on company strategy as their top priority for 2024, according to Gartner. Improving third party risk management (TPRM), and ensuring compliance programs can keep pace with fast-moving regulatory requirements are the

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Valuable insights for making the right cybersecurity decisions

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Valuable insights for making the right cybersecurity decisions 2024-07-11 at 06:01 By Help Net Security This article compiles excerpts from various reports, presenting statistics and insights that could be helpful for CISOs. CISOs becoming more comfortable with risk levels Netskope | The Modern CISO: Bringing Balance | June 2024 Contradicting legacy stereotypes of the CISO

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73% of security pros use unauthorized SaaS applications

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73% of security pros use unauthorized SaaS applications 2024-07-10 at 06:01 By Help Net Security 73% of security professionals admit to using SaaS applications that had not been provided by their company’s IT team in the past year, according to Next DLP. Unauthorized tool use poses major risks for organizations This is despite the fact

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Organizations change recruitment strategies to find cyber talent

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Organizations change recruitment strategies to find cyber talent 2024-07-08 at 06:01 By Help Net Security An estimated 4 million professionals are needed to fill the growing cybersecurity workforce gap, according to Fortinet. At the same time, Fortinet’s 2024 Global Cybersecurity Skills Gap Report found that 70% of organizations indicated that the cybersecurity skills shortage creates

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Infostealing malware masquerading as generative AI tools

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Infostealing malware masquerading as generative AI tools 2024-07-05 at 08:01 By Help Net Security Over the past six months, there has been a notable surge in Android financial threats – malware targeting victims’ mobile banking funds, whether in the form of ‘traditional’ banking malware or, more recently, cryptostealers, according to ESET. Vidar infostealer targets Windows

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99% of IoT exploitation attempts rely on previously known CVEs

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99% of IoT exploitation attempts rely on previously known CVEs 2024-07-05 at 07:31 By Help Net Security The explosion of Internet of Things (IoT) devices has brought about a wide range of security and privacy challenges, according to Bitdefender and NETGEAR. The report is based on global telemetry of 3.8 million homes and 50 million

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