LockBit leader unmasked: US charges Russian national
Russian national Dmitry Khoroshev is “LockBitSupp”, the creator, developer and administator of the infamous LockBit ransomware group, according to UK, US and …
Ransomware operations are becoming less profitable
As the number of real (and fake) victims of ransomware gangs continues to rise, the number of ransomware payments is falling, along with the average ransom payment. The …
6 tips to implement security gamification effectively
There’s not a CISO in the industry who’s not aware of the extremely short median CISO tenure. That’s why the best CISOs are those who constantly seek ways to strengthen their …
Cybercrime stats you can’t ignore
In this article, you will find excerpts from various reports that offer stats and insights about the current cybercrime landscape. Behavioral patterns of ransomware groups are …
Ransomware activity is back on track despite law enforcement efforts
Despite significant disruptions for high-profile ransomware gangs LockBit and BlackCat, Q1 2024 became the most active first quarter ever recorded — a 21% increase over Q1 …
Only 45% of organizations use MFA to protect against fraud
Most businesses struggle with identity verification and have concerns over ability to protect against AI, according to Ping Identity. Despite stronger protection solutions …
BlackBasta claims Synlab attack, leaks some stolen documents
The BlackBasta ransomware / cyber extortion gang is behind the recent cyber attack that resulted in the temporary shutdown of operations at Synlab Italia. The group claimed …
Strategies for preventing AI misuse in cybersecurity
As organizations increasingly adopt AI, they face unique challenges in updating AI models to keep pace with evolving threats while ensuring seamless integration into existing …
How to prepare for the CISSP exam: Tips from industry leaders
The Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) is the most widely recognized certification in the information security industry. CISSP certifies that an …
Organizations go ahead with AI despite security risks
AI adoption remains sky high, with 54% of data experts saying that their organization already leverages at least four AI systems or applications, according to Immuta. 79% also …
Privacy requests increased 246% in two years
Data Subject Requests (DSRs) — formal requests made to a company by a person to access, delete, or request not to sell/share the personal data that the company holds on them — …
eBook: CISSP fundamentals in focus
From the technical tools that help manage access control to non-technical skills like collaboration, learn about the fundamentals required in cybersecurity – and how CISSP …
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