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The state of cybersecurity and IT talent shortages

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The state of cybersecurity and IT talent shortages 2024-12-31 at 06:33 By Help Net Security This article highlights key findings and trends in the 2024 IT and cybersecurity skills gap, from the shortage of cybersecurity talent to the rising demand for certifications and upskilling programs, offering insights into the current state of skills development in […]

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Machine identities are the next big target for attackers

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Machine identities are the next big target for attackers 2024-12-30 at 06:34 By Help Net Security 86% of organizations had a security incident related to their cloud native environment within the last year, according to Venafi. As a result, 53% of organizations had to delay an application launch or slow down production time; 45% suffered

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Cybercriminals tighten their grip on organizations

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Cybercriminals tighten their grip on organizations 2024-12-30 at 06:06 By Help Net Security Cybercriminals are using a variety of new methods to target organizations across industries. In this article, we examine the most pressing trends and findings from the 2024 surveys on the growing threat of cybercrime. Social engineering scams sweep through financial institutions North

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Service disruptions continue to blindside businesses

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Service disruptions continue to blindside businesses 2024-12-26 at 06:32 By Help Net Security Service disruptions remain a critical concern for IT and business executives, with 88% of respondents saying they believe another major incident will occur in the next 12 months, according to PagerDuty. PagerDuty surveyed 1,000 IT and business executives who were director level

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iOS devices more exposed to phishing than Android

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iOS devices more exposed to phishing than Android 2024-12-26 at 06:07 By Help Net Security The mobile threat landscape continues to grow at an alarming rate as cybercrime groups shift their tactics and target mobile devices in the early stages of their attacks, according to a recent Lookout report. The report highlights insights behind a

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AI-driven scams are about to get a lot more convincing

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AI-driven scams are about to get a lot more convincing 2024-12-24 at 07:33 By Help Net Security McAfee’s predictions for 2025 highlight emerging threats that consumers may encounter as cybercriminals exploit advanced AI technology. From hyper-realistic deepfakes and live video scams to AI-driven phishing, smishing, and malware attacks, these predictions reveal how cybercriminals are using

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API security blind spots put businesses at risk

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API security blind spots put businesses at risk 2024-12-24 at 06:03 By Help Net Security Many customer-facing APIs remain unprotected, leaving businesses vulnerable to breaches. To address these threats, a comprehensive approach to API security, covering every stage of the lifecycle, is essential to protect sensitive data and prevent exploitation. In this article, you will

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What open source means for cybersecurity

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What open source means for cybersecurity 2024-12-23 at 06:03 By Help Net Security With outdated and inadequately maintained components, along with insecure dependencies, the open-source ecosystem presents numerous risks that could expose organizations to threats. In this article, you will find excerpts from 2024 open-source security reports that can help your organization strengthen its software

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AI is becoming the weapon of choice for cybercriminals

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AI is becoming the weapon of choice for cybercriminals 2024-12-20 at 07:03 By Help Net Security AI changes how organizations look at cybersecurity GenAI is compromising security while promising efficiency This article highlights key findings from 2024 reports on AI and GenAI technologies, focusing on their potential and major challenges. Overreliance on GenAI to develop

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46% of financial institutions had a data breach in the past 24 months

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46% of financial institutions had a data breach in the past 24 months 2024-12-20 at 06:34 By Help Net Security As the financial industry is the most targeted sector for data breaches in 2024, it’s now more important than ever to strengthen the industry moving into 2025, according to SailPoint. Financial institutions face growing cyber

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Ransomware in 2024: New players, bigger payouts, and smarter tactics

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Ransomware in 2024: New players, bigger payouts, and smarter tactics 2024-12-19 at 06:03 By Help Net Security In 2024, ransomware remained the top cybersecurity threat to organizations worldwide. New groups filled the void left by law enforcement crackdowns, targeting businesses with record-breaking ransom demands and sophisticated tactics. In this article, you will find excerpts from

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Consumers wrongly attribute all data breaches to cybercriminals

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Consumers wrongly attribute all data breaches to cybercriminals 2024-12-18 at 06:01 By Help Net Security Breaches in 2024 had less impact on consumers’ trust in brands compared to the previous year (a 6.5% decrease from 62% in 2023 to 58% in 2024), according to a recent Vercara report. Most consumers also remain unaware of the

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Overlooking platform security weakens long-term cybersecurity posture

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Overlooking platform security weakens long-term cybersecurity posture 2024-12-16 at 06:04 By Help Net Security Platform security – securing the hardware and firmware of PCs, laptops and printers – is often overlooked, weakening cybersecurity posture for years to come, according to HP. The report, based on a global study of 800+ IT and security decision-makers (ITSDMs)

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CISOs need to consider the personal risks associated with their role

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CISOs need to consider the personal risks associated with their role 2024-12-13 at 06:34 By Help Net Security 70% of cybersecurity leaders felt that stories of CISOs being held personally liable for cybersecurity incidents have negatively affected their opinion of the role, according to BlackFog. 34% believed that the trend of individuals being prosecuted following

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Containers have 600+ vulnerabilities on average

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Containers have 600+ vulnerabilities on average 2024-12-11 at 06:31 By Help Net Security Containers are the fastest growing – and weakest cybersecurity link – in software supply chains, according to NetRise. Companies are struggling to get container security right. Issues from misconfigured clouds, containers, and networks to uncertainty over who owns container security throughout the

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Businesses plagued by constant stream of malicious emails

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Businesses plagued by constant stream of malicious emails 2024-12-09 at 06:03 By Help Net Security 36.9% of all emails received by businesses (20.5 billion) in 2024 were unwanted, according to Hornetsecurity’s analysis of 55.6+ billion emails processed through their security services between November 1, 2023 and October 31, 2024 – and 2.3% of those contained

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Teenagers leading new wave of cybercrime

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Teenagers leading new wave of cybercrime 2024-12-06 at 07:42 By Help Net Security Global data breaches show no signs of slowing down as this year has already exceeded 2023 in the number of data breaches and consumers impacted, according to Experian. Younger cybercriminals on the rise Today, the world of cyber hacking is not confined

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GenAI makes phishing attacks more believable and cost-effective

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GenAI makes phishing attacks more believable and cost-effective 2024-12-06 at 06:39 By Help Net Security GenAI is a powerful tool that can be used by security teams to protect organizations, however, it can also be used by malicious actors, making phishing-related attacks a growing and concerning threat vector, according to Ivanti. Ivanti’s research revealed that

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70% of open-source components are poorly or no longer maintained

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70% of open-source components are poorly or no longer maintained 2024-12-04 at 06:35 By Help Net Security The geographic distribution of open-source contributions introduces geopolitical risks that organizations must urgently consider, especially with rising nation-state attacks, according to Lineaje. Open-source code risks rise with anonymous contributions Microsoft estimates that its customers face 600 million cyberattacks

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65% of office workers bypass cybersecurity to boost productivity

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65% of office workers bypass cybersecurity to boost productivity 2024-12-04 at 06:04 By Help Net Security High-risk access exists throughout the workplace, in almost every job role, proving that the time has come for organizations to re-think the way they protect their workforce, according to CyberArk. CyberArk surveyed 14,003 employees in the UK, USA, France,

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