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Cybercriminals shift tactics to pressure more victims into paying ransoms
Ransomware didn’t just grow in the US in 2023, it evolved, with the frequency of ransomware claims jumping 64% year-over-year, according to At-Bay. This was primarily …
Consumers continue to overestimate their ability to spot deepfakes
The Jumio 2024 Online Identity Study reveals significant consumer concerns about the risks posed by generative AI and deepfakes, including the potential for increased …
Understanding cyber risks beyond data breaches
While some may associate cyber risks primarily with technology and data breaches, they can also lead to brand or reputational harm, reduced productivity, and financial losses. …
Week in review: New Black Basta’s social engineering campaign, passing the CISSP exam in 6 weeks
Here’s an overview of some of last week’s most interesting news, articles, interviews and videos: Black Basta target orgs with new social engineering campaign Black Basta, one …
The importance of access controls in incident response
The worst time to find out your company doesn’t have adequate access controls is when everything is on fire. The worst thing that can happen during an incident is that your …
The IT skills shortage situation is not expected to get any better
A growing IT skills shortage is impacting organizations in all industries and across all regions, according to IDC. In a recent IDC survey of North American IT leaders, nearly …
Organizations struggle to defend against ransomware
In this Help Net Security video, Jeremy Nichols, Director, Global Threat Intelligence Center at NTT Security Holdings, discusses a recent surge in ransomware incidents. After …
Too many ICS assets are exposed to the public internet
The enterprise attack surface is expanding in multiple ways, becoming more numerous and more specific, according to runZero. “Our research reveals alarming gaps and unexpected …
New infosec products of the week: May 17, 2024
Here’s a look at the most interesting products from the past week, featuring releases from Calix, FireMon, ManageEngine, and OWASP Foundation. Calix strengthens SmartBiz …
Is an open-source AI vulnerability next?
AI has captured widespread interest and offers numerous benefits. However, its rapid advancement and widespread adoption raise concerns, especially for those of us in …
Ebury botnet compromises 400,000+ Linux servers
ESET researchers released its deep-dive investigation into one of the most advanced server-side malware campaigns. It is still growing and has seen hundreds of thousands of …
Product showcase: Block ads, cookie pop-ups, trackers with CleanWeb
A study by PageFair revealed that ad blocker usage surged by 30% in 2016 alone, reflecting a growing public concern for privacy and uninterrupted browsing. Fast-forward to …
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