Ransomware spreads faster, not smarter
The fall of two of the most dominant ransomware syndicates, LockBit and AlphV, triggered a power vacuum across the cybercriminal landscape, acccording to a Black Kite survey. …
Despite drop in cyber claims, BEC keeps going strong
Ransomware claims stabilized in 2024 despite remaining the most costly and disruptive type of cyberattack, according to Coalition. 60% of 2024 claims originated from BEC and …
What your browser knows about you, from contacts to card numbers
Chrome and Safari are the most popular browser apps, accounting for 90% of the mobile browsers market share, according to Surfshark. They also collect the most data. Chrome: …
Global cybersecurity readiness remains critically low
Only 4% of organizations worldwide have achieved the ‘mature’ level of readiness required to withstand cybersecurity threats, according to Cisco’s 2025 …
Healthcare workers regularly upload sensitive data to GenAI, cloud accounts
Healthcare organizations are facing a growing data security challenge from within, according to a new report from Netskope Threat Labs. The analysis reveals that employees in …
Digital welfare fraud: ALTSRUS syndicate exploits the financially vulnerable
A new report from bot defense firm Kasada has exposed the growing threat of ALTSRUS, a fraud syndicate targeting some of the most vulnerable corners of the digital economy. …
Personal data of top executives easily found online
The personal information of 75% of corporate directors can be found on people search sites, according to Incogni. People search sites claim to reveal a variety of personal …
Ransomware spike exposes cracks in cloud security
90% of IT and security leaders said their organization experienced a cyberattack within the last year, according to a report by Rubrik. “Many organizations that move to the …
AI and automation shift the cybersecurity balance toward attackers
Threat actors are increasingly harnessing automation, commoditized tools, and AI to systematically erode the traditional advantages held by defenders, according to Fortinet.
People know password reuse is risky but keep doing it anyway
35% of Gen Z said they never or rarely update passwords after a data breach affecting one of their accounts, according to Bitwarden. Only 10% reported always updating …
Half of red flags in third-party deals never reach compliance teams
Third-party risk management (TPRM) is compromised in many organizations because those holding the relationship with the third-party (relationship owners) don’t escalate red …
Preparing for the next wave of machine identity growth
Machine identities are multiplying fast, and many organizations are struggling to keep up. In this Help Net Security interview, Wendy Wu, CMO at SailPoint, explains why …
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