Week in review: Fileless attacks increase 1,400%, consumers ditch brands hit by ransomware
Here’s an overview of some of last week’s most interesting news, articles, interviews and videos: Island Enterprise Browser: Intelligent security built into the browsing …
July 2023 Patch Tuesday forecast: A month of instability and uncertainty
We’re halfway through 2023 already and moving into our seventh Patch Tuesday of the year next week. There’s been a lot of activity with Microsoft this month which may impact …
Is your browser betraying you? Emerging threats in 2023
Network attacks (IPS detections) have remained relatively flat over the last three quarters, technically down a bit more than 3%, according to WatchGuard. “Organisations need …
API tools and services are fueling revenue growth
As more companies recognize APIs as the building blocks of modern software, API tools and services are evolving to meet their needs, according to Postman. Adopting an …
Scammers using AI voice technology to commit crimes
The usage of platforms like Cash App, Zelle, and Venmo for peer-to-peer payments has experienced a significant surge, with scams increasing by over 58%. Additionally, there …
Promoting responsible AI: Balancing innovation and regulation
As AI technology advances, it is essential to remain mindful of familiar and emerging risks. Education is critical to fostering responsible AI innovation, as understanding the …
ChatGPT’s unknown potential keeps us guessing
An overwhelming number of respondents familiar with ChatGPT were concerned about the risks it poses to security and safety, according to Malwarebytes. They also don’t …
Cybercriminals can break voice authentication with 99% success rate
Computer scientists at the University of Waterloo have discovered a method of attack that can successfully bypass voice authentication security systems with up to a 99% …
75% of consumers prepared to ditch brands hit by ransomware
As 40% of consumers harbor skepticism regarding organizations’ data protection capabilities, 75% would shift to alternate companies following a ransomware attack, …
Island Enterprise Browser: Intelligent security built into the browsing session
In this Help Net Security interview, Mike Fey, CEO of Island, explains the differences between consumer browsers and the Island Enterprise Browser, how it protects …
Small organizations face security threats on a limited budget
Small organizations face the same security threats as organizations overall but have less resources to address them, according to Netwrix. Lack of budget among small …
Fileless attacks increase 1,400%
Aggregated honeypot data, over a six-month period, showed that more than 50% of the attacks focused on defense evasion, according to Aqua Security. Threat actors avoid …
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