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DDoS
Average DDoS attack costs $6,000 per minute

2023 saw a surge in the frequency and duration of DDoS attacks, and in the first half of 2024, it’s clear that surge has become the new normal, according to Zayo. DDoS attack …

deepfakes
Organizations turn to biometrics to counter deepfakes

The risk of deepfakes is rising with 47% of organizations having encountered a deepfake and 70% of them believing deepfake attacks which are created using generative AI tools, …

phishing
Cybercriminals exploit file sharing services to advance phishing attacks

Threat actors use popular file-hosting or e-signature solutions as a disguise to manipulate their targets into revealing private information or downloading malware, according …

API
Common API security issues: From exposed secrets to unauthorized access

Despite their role in connecting applications and driving innovation, APIs often suffer from serious security vulnerabilities. Recent investigations reveal that many …

world map
Business and tech consolidation opens doors for cybercriminals

Cyber threats continued to intensify in the first half of 2024 as cybercriminals exploited security gaps from growing business and technological consolidation, according to …

AI
74% of IT professionals worry AI tools will replace them

56% of security professionals are concerned about AI-powered threats, according to Pluralsight. Many organizations lack structured AI training Over half of surveyed …

artificial intelligence
The AI balancing act: Unlocking potential, dealing with security issues, complexity

The rapid integration of AI and GenAI technologies creates a complex mix of challenges and opportunities for organizations. While the potential benefits are clear, many …

DDoS
DDoS attack volume rises, peak power reaches 1.7 Tbps

The total number of DDoS attacks during H1 2024 amounted to 830,000, an increase of 46% when compared to H1 2023, according to Gcore. Peak attack power rose from 1.6 terabits …

botnet
Current attacks, targets, and other threat landscape trends

In this Help Net Security video, Kendall McKay, Strategic Lead, Cyber Threat Intelligence at Cisco Talos, discusses the trends that Cisco Talos incident response observed in …

risk
How CIOs, CTOs, and CISOs view cyber risks differently

C-suite executives face a unique challenge: aligning their priorities between driving technological innovation and ensuring business resilience while managing ever-evolving …

lock
35% of exposed API keys still active, posing major security risks

Nightfall AI’s research revealed that secrets like passwords and API keys were most often found in GitHub, with nearly 350 total secrets exposed per 100 employees every …

ransomware
74% of ransomware victims were attacked multiple times in a year

An alarming trend toward multiple, sometimes simultaneous cyber attacks forces business leaders to re-evaluate their cyber resilience strategies to address common points of …

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