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Mass exploitation is the new primary attack vector for ransomware

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Mass exploitation is the new primary attack vector for ransomware 2024-06-18 at 07:01 By Help Net Security The cyber threat landscape in 2023 and 2024 has been dominated by mass exploitation, according to WithSecure. Edge service KEV vulnerability trends 64% of all edge service and infrastructure Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVEs) in the Known Exploited […]

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42% plan to use API security for AI data protection

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42% plan to use API security for AI data protection 2024-06-18 at 06:01 By Help Net Security While 75% of enterprises are implementing AI, 72% report significant data quality issues and an inability to scale data practices, according to F5. Data and the systems companies put in place to obtain, store, and secure it are

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Malicious emails trick consumers into false election contributions

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Malicious emails trick consumers into false election contributions 2024-06-17 at 06:32 By Help Net Security Major regional and global events – such as military exercises, political or economic summits, political conventions, and elections – drove cyber threat activities, according to Trellix. “The last six months have been unprecedented – a state of polycrisis remains and

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The biggest downsides of digital ID adoption

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The biggest downsides of digital ID adoption 2024-06-14 at 07:01 By Help Net Security As innovative digital verification methods continue to emerge, the debate around their reliability and effectiveness is heating up, according to Regula. Companies employ various methods for identity verification Despite digital advances, many organizations worldwide still depend on physical documents for verification.

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GenAI keeps cybersecurity pros on high alert

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GenAI keeps cybersecurity pros on high alert 2024-06-13 at 06:01 By Help Net Security “Businesses across every industry face unprecedented challenges posed by an increasing attack surface, zero-day vulnerabilities, cloud misconfigurations, and new emerging threats driven by AI,” said Andrei Florescu, president and GM of Bitdefender Business Solutions Group. “The findings of our recent survey

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Preparing for a career in cybersecurity? Check out these statistics

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Preparing for a career in cybersecurity? Check out these statistics 2024-06-11 at 07:01 By Help Net Security This article includes excerpts from various reports that provide statistics and insights on cybersecurity jobs, skills shortages, and workforce dynamics. Lack of skills and budget slow zero-trust implementation Entrust | 2024 State of Zero Trust & Encryption Study

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Security providers view compliance as a high-growth opportunity

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Security providers view compliance as a high-growth opportunity 2024-06-11 at 06:01 By Help Net Security 85% of managed service and security providers face significant challenges maintaining compliance for customers, with lack of resources, expertise, or technology cited as the most common roadblocks to offering managed compliance, according to Apptega. That being said, the survey also

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Cybersecurity pros change strategies to combat AI-powered threats

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Cybersecurity pros change strategies to combat AI-powered threats 2024-06-10 at 06:31 By Help Net Security 75% of security professionals had to change their cybersecurity strategy in the last year due to the rise in AI-powered cyber threats, with 73% expressing a greater focus on prevention capabilities, according to Deep Instinct. Additionally, 97% of respondents are

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Cyber insurance isn’t the answer for ransom payments

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Cyber insurance isn’t the answer for ransom payments 2024-06-07 at 07:31 By Help Net Security Ransomware remains an ongoing threat for organizations and is the largest single cause of IT outages and downtime as 41% of data is compromised during a cyberattack, according to Veeam. “Ransomware is endemic, impacting 3 out of 4 organizations in

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26% of organizations lack any form of IT security training

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26% of organizations lack any form of IT security training 2024-06-07 at 06:33 By Help Net Security 26% of organizations don’t provide IT security training to end-users, according to Hornetsecurity. The Hornetsecurity survey, which compiled feedback from industry professionals worldwide, also reveals that 8% of organizations offer adaptive training that evolves based on the results

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78% of SMBs fear cyberattacks could shut down their business

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78% of SMBs fear cyberattacks could shut down their business 2024-06-06 at 06:01 By Help Net Security 94% of SMBs have experienced at least one cyberattack, a dramatic rise from 64% in 2019, according to ConnectWise. This increase in cyberattacks is exacerbated by the fact that 76% of SMBs lack the in-house skills to properly

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Chinese attackers leverage previously unseen malware for espionage

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Chinese attackers leverage previously unseen malware for espionage 2024-06-06 at 05:46 By Help Net Security Sophos released its report, “Operation Crimson Palace: Threat Hunting Unveils Multiple Clusters of Chinese State-Sponsored Activity Targeting Southeast Asia,” which details a highly sophisticated, nearly two-year long espionage campaign against a high-level government target. During Sophos X-Ops’ investigation, which began

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Find out which cyber threats you should be concerned about

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Find out which cyber threats you should be concerned about 2024-06-05 at 06:01 By Help Net Security This article includes excerpts from various reports that offer statistics and insights into the current cyber threat landscape. Human error still perceived as the Achilles’ heel of cybersecurity Proofpoint | 2024 Voice of the CISO | May 2024

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Security challenges mount as as companies handle thousands of APIs

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Security challenges mount as as companies handle thousands of APIs 2024-06-04 at 06:31 By Help Net Security Modern applications are taking over enterprise portfolios, with apps classed as modern now making up 51% of the total, up by more than a quarter in the last year, according to F5. According to the 2024 edition of

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Businesses must prioritize digital trust to avoid major problems

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Businesses must prioritize digital trust to avoid major problems 2024-06-03 at 07:01 By Help Net Security As organizations pursue digital transformation, they urgently need to prioritize digital trust to achieve their goals and prepare for future market opportunities, legislation, and regulatory compliance, according to ISACA. The ISACA State of Digital Trust 2024 report finds that

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Lack of skills and budget slow zero-trust implementation

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Lack of skills and budget slow zero-trust implementation 2024-05-31 at 07:02 By Help Net Security The risk of a cyber breach is the number one global driver for zero trust strategy implementation, according to Entrust. The 2024 State of Zero Trust & Encryption Study surveyed over 4,000 IT security practitioners worldwide. The survey shows that

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59% of public sector apps carry long-standing security flaws

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59% of public sector apps carry long-standing security flaws 2024-05-30 at 07:07 By Help Net Security Applications developed by public sector organizations have more security debt than those created by the private sector, according to Veracode. Security debt, defined for this report as flaws that remain unfixed for longer than a year, exists in 59%

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Identity-related incidents becoming severe, costing organizations a fortune

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Identity-related incidents becoming severe, costing organizations a fortune 2024-05-30 at 06:09 By Help Net Security With the rise of identity sprawl and system complexity, more businesses are suffering identity-related incidents than ever before, according to IDSA. Identity-related incidents in headlines Identity-related incidents continue to dominate today’s headlines. Clorox, MGM, and Caesars fell prey to social

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A closer look at GenAI impact on businesses

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A closer look at GenAI impact on businesses 2024-05-29 at 06:01 By Help Net Security This article includes excerpts from various reports that provide statistics and insights on GenAI and its impact on businesses. CEOs accelerate GenAI adoption despite workforce resistance IBM | IBM study | May 2024 63% of CEOs say their teams have

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Widespread data silos slow down security response times

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Widespread data silos slow down security response times 2024-05-28 at 06:31 By Help Net Security Although the goals and challenges of IT and security professionals intersect, 72% report security data and IT data are siloed in their organization, which contributes to corporate misalignment and elevated security risk, according to Ivanti. Leadership plays a crucial role

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