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Same code, different ransomware? Leaks kick-start myriad of new variants
Threat landscape trends demonstrate the impressive flexibility of cybercriminals as they continually seek out fresh methods of attack, including exploiting vulnerabilities, …
Staying ahead of the “professionals”: The service-oriented ransomware crime industry
Ransomware has been a hugely profitable industry for criminal gangs for the last few years. The total amount of ransom paid since 2020 is estimated to be at least $2 billion, …
CIOs prioritize innovation over tech stack optimization
Despite economic obstacles and constraints on IT budgets, global CIOs maintain a positive outlook on the potential of technology to provide significant benefits for their …
Free entry-level cybersecurity training and certification exam
The Ultimate Guide to Certified in Cybersecurity (CC) covers everything you need to know about the entry-level credential recognized by organizations worldwide. Inside, learn …
European Commission adopts adequacy decision for safe EU-U.S. data flows
Today, the European Commission adopted its adequacy decision for the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework. The decision concludes that the United States ensures an adequate level of …
Owncast, EaseProbe security vulnerabilities revealed
Oxeye has uncovered two critical security vulnerabilities and recommends immediate action to mitigate risk. The vulnerabilities were discovered in Owncast (CVE-2023-3188) and …
Cybersecurity best practices while working in the summer
IT teams need help to monitor and enforce BYOD policies during summer months when more employees often travel or work remotely. In this Help Net Security video, Jeremy …
Industry responses and strategies for navigating the tides of DDoS attacks
It is important not to underestimate the potentially devastating impact of DDoS attacks. Organizations of all sizes should take proactive measures to mitigate and safeguard …
Compliance seizes spotlight in the connected devices arena
Investment in connected device security has accelerated as upcoming legislation affecting the sector becomes more prominent, according to PSA Certified. This acceleration also …
Overcoming user resistance to passwordless authentication
Many organizations agree in theory that passwordless authentication is the future, but getting there represents a significant change management challenge. The migration to …
Number of email-based phishing attacks surges 464%
The evolving cyberattack landscape reveals the increasing utilization of generative artificial intelligence (AI) systems, like ChatGPT, by cybercriminals for crafting …
New disturbing ransomware trend threatens organizations
Ransomware attacks increased by over 37% in 2023 compared to the previous year, with the average enterprise ransom payment exceeding $100,000, with a $5.3 million average …
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