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Selective disclosure in the identity wallet: How users share the data that is really needed
Name, date of birth, address, email address, passwords, tax records, or payroll – all this sensitive user data is stored by companies in huge databases to identify individuals …
Are executives adequately guarding their gadgets?
Today, individual citizens, rather than businesses or governmental bodies, are the main entry points for cyberattacks. However, security solutions haven’t evolved …
Cloud hosting firms hit by devastating ransomware attack
Danish cloud hosting firms CloudNordic and Azero – both owned by Certiqa Holding – have suffered a ransomware attack that resulted in most customer data being …
Keystroke sounds can betray passwords
Researchers from several UK universities have proven that the recorded sounds of laptop keystrokes can be used to obtain sensitive user data such as passwords with a high …
Budget constraints threaten cybersecurity in government bodies
Government organizations are attractive targets for threat actors whose motivations may be geopolitical, financial, or disruption, according to BlackBerry. Because threat …
The direct impact of cyberattacks on patient safety and care delivery
As the healthcare industry continues its rapid transformation through the adoption of digital technologies, it is also confronted with an ever-expanding range of cybersecurity …
Cybersecurity measures SMBs should implement
Small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) are targeted by cyberattackers as much as large companies, the 2023 Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report (DBIR) has revealed; …
Law firms under cyberattack
In April 2023, Australian law firm HWL Ebsworth was hit by a cyberattack that possibly resulted in data of hundreds of its clients and dozens of government agencies being …
Preparing health systems for cyber risks and insurance coverage
Our healthcare systems are at risk of infiltration by threat actors, potentially disrupting services, compromising sensitive data, and even jeopardizing patient outcomes. …
Exploring the persistent threat of cyberattacks on healthcare
In this Help Net Security interview, Brett Harris, Cybersecurity Officer for the Americas at Siemens Healthineers, discusses the long-term impacts of cyberattacks on …
Unraveling the multifaceted threats facing telecom companies
In today’s interconnected world, telecom companies serve as gateways, connecting individuals, businesses, and governments. However, this role also makes them prime …
Lack of adequate investments hinders identity security efforts
Organizations are still grappling with identity-related incidents, with an alarming 90% reporting one in the last 12 months, a 6% increase from last year, according to The …
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