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Pig butchering scams are exploding
2024 is set to be a record year for scammers who received at least $9.9 billion in crypto revenues from their illicit activities, according to Chainalysis. This figure is …
Inconsistent security strategies fuel third-party threats
47% of organizations have experienced a data breach or cyberattack over the past 12 months that involved a third-party accessing their network, according to Imprivata and the …
The UK’s secret iCloud backdoor request: A dangerous step toward Orwellian mass surveillance
The United Kingdom government has secretly requested that Apple build a backdoor into its iCloud service, granting the government unrestricted access to users’ private data. …
Over 3 million Fortune 500 employee accounts compromised since 2022
More than three million employee-linked corporate accounts were compromised between 2022 and 2024 across Fortune 500 companies, according to Enzoic. This surge is fueled by …
CISOs and boards see things differently
Splunk’s latest CISO Report reveals critical insights into cybersecurity priorities, threat trends, and strategies for resilience. In this Help Net Security video, Kirsty …
Making sense of database complexity
IT leaders are grappling with increasingly complex database environments. According to a new survey from Redgate, key concerns include protecting sensitive data, navigating …
It’s time to secure the extended digital supply chain
Organizations’ increasing reliance on third-party software and services has created an environment with more vulnerabilities and harder-to-detect risks. Attackers know they …
Silent breaches are happening right now, most companies have no clue
The breaches and ransomware attacks of 2024 highlighted systemic vulnerabilities, demonstrating how third-party and fourth-party dependencies amplify risks across industries, …
CEOs must act now to embrace AI or risk falling behind
While 4 out of 5 CEOs recognize AI’s potential, many worry gaps in their understanding will impact strategic decisions, risking missed opportunities and falling behind …
February 2025 Patch Tuesday forecast: New directions for AI development
February 2025 Patch Tuesday is now live: Microsoft fixes two actively exploited zero-days (CVE-2025-21418, CVE-2025-21391) The new year has started with a whirlwind of …
Security validation: The new standard for cyber resilience
Security validation has officially turned a corner. Once considered a “nice-to-have” it’s now a top priority for security leaders worldwide. This shift has been accelerated by …
Evolving uses of tokenization to protect data
Tokenization replaces sensitive data, such as credit card numbers or personal identifiers, with unique, non-sensitive tokens with no exploitable value. This method helps …
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