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Cybersecurity leaders lacking basic cyber hygiene
Constella Intelligence released the results of a survey that unlocks the behaviors and tendencies that characterize how vigilant organizations’ leaders are when it comes to …

How prepared is the intelligence community to tackle possible threats?
Human psychology is complex. It’s a dynamic and sometimes contradictory system. Compounding this problem is the rapid progress of technology and social media, toppling …

Social media feed simulator Fakey teaches users to recognize credible content
As people around the world increasingly get their news from social media, online misinformation has emerged as an area of great concern. Social media feed simulator Fakey To …

Facebook Messenger users targeted by a large-scale scam
A large-scale scam campaign targeting Facebook Messenger users all over the world has been detected by Group-IB. Digital Risk Protection (DRP) analysts have found evidence …

How can we protect ourselves against fake news and manipulation?
The internet has revolutionized our lives – whether in terms of working, finding information or entertainment, connecting with others, or shopping. The online world has …

People are often the collateral damage of attacks on corporations
Thanks to cyberattacks making regular headlines in the news, it’s no secret that massive data breaches are a significant threat to organizations. However, a report from …

Can we put a stop to cyber harassment?
Cyber harassment via social networks, media, and other online channels is an everyday reality for too many people, and the problem is getting worse. It might seem inevitable, …

Researchers develop approach that can recognize fake news
Social media is increasingly used to spread fake news. The same problem can be found on the capital market – criminals spread fake news about companies in order to …

93% of workers overshare online, causing security risks
Tessian reveals just how much, and how often, people divulge about their lives online and how attackers take advantage of it. With insights from both professionals and …

Tailored AI-generated advice may stop the spread of misinformation
Warnings about misinformation are now regularly posted on Twitter, Facebook, and other social media platforms, but not all of these cautions are created equal. A research from …

2021 key risk areas beyond the pandemic
Healix International has identified six key areas of risk – besides the continued impact of COVID-19 – for global organizations in 2021. Natural disasters The increasing …

A new approach to scanning social media helps combat misinformation
Rice University researchers have discovered a more efficient way for social media companies to keep misinformation from spreading online using probabilistic filters trained …