Cyber threats are relentless, and the methods used by cybercriminals are constantly evolving. To strengthen your security posture, it’s crucial to have timely and actionable threat intelligence. However, while technology is vital to your defense, the human element remains a…
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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 changing GuidePoint Security | GRIT Q1 2024 Ransomware Report | April 2024 Q1 2024…
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 teams. They help members evolve and grow in their…
The strategic advantages of targeted threat intelligence
In this Help Net Security video, Gabi Reish, Chief Business Development and Product Officer at Cybersixgill, discusses the role of threat intelligence in every enterprise’s security stack. Threat intelligence plays a significant role in proactively managing a company’s threat exposure.…
Pew Research Data Privacy Statistics 2024
Pew Research Center sheds light on Americans’ growing unease with how their personal information is handled. This post explores highlights the challenges and concerns surrounding data breaches and compromised credentials. The post Pew Research Data Privacy Statistics 2024 appeared first…
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 2023, according to Corvus Insurance. In January, Corvus reported that global ransomware attacks in…
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 available, many organizations aren’t taking full advantage. The report, based on responses from 700 IT decision-makers across…
Ransomware evolves from mere extortion to ‘psychological attacks’
Crims SIM swap execs’ kids to freak out their parents, Mandiant CTO says RSAC Ransomware infections and extortion attacks have become “a psychological attack against the victim organization,” as criminals use increasingly personal and aggressive tactics to force victims to…
RSAC: Securing Foundational Tech Critical to Upholding Democratic Values, Says Blinken
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said that the US and its allies must work together to ensure foundational technologies are used for the betterment of humanity This article has been indexed from www.infosecurity-magazine.com Read the original article: RSAC: Securing…
Google, Meta, Spotify break Apple’s device fingerprinting rules – new claim
And the iOS titan doesn’t seem that bothered with this data leaking out Last week, Apple began requiring iOS developers justify the use of a specific set of APIs that could be used for device fingerprinting. Yet the iGiant doesn’t…
Accelerating Zero Trust Outcomes with Generative AI, Part 1: AI Labeling
This post doesn’t have text content, please click on the link below to view the original article. This article has been indexed from Blog Read the original article: Accelerating Zero Trust Outcomes with Generative AI, Part 1: AI Labeling
Fed-run LockBit site back from the dead and vows to really spill the beans on gang
After very boring first reveal, this could be the real deal Cops around the world have relaunched LockBit’s website after they shut it down in February – and it’s now counting down the hours to reveal documents that could unmask…
Mastodon delays firm fix for link previews DDoSing sites
Decentralization is great until everyone wants to grab data from your web server Updated Mastodon has pushed back an update that’s expected to fully address the issue of link previews sparking accidental distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks.… This article…
VERITI Wins Four Global InfoSec Awards during RSA Conference 2024
Veriti, a prominent leader in consolidated security platforms, has won the following awards from Cyber Defense Magazine (CDM): “Though Veriti is still relatively new to the cybersecurity world, we have strived to emerge as a leader in exposure remediation strategies.…
RSAC: Law Enforcement Takedowns Force Ransomware Affiliates to Diversify
A new Chainalysis report showed that recent law enforcement operations have pushed ransomware affiliates to increasingly use multiple strains in order to stay afloat This article has been indexed from www.infosecurity-magazine.com Read the original article: RSAC: Law Enforcement Takedowns Force…
RSAC: Threat Actors Weaponize Hacktivism for Financial Gain
Recorded Future’s Alexander Leslie highlights the increasingly blurred lines between hacktivism, financial cybercrime and nation-state activities during the RSA Conference 2024 This article has been indexed from www.infosecurity-magazine.com Read the original article: RSAC: Threat Actors Weaponize Hacktivism for Financial Gain
#RSAC: Threat Actors Weaponizing Hacktivism for Financial Gain
Recorded Future’s Alexander Leslie highlights the increasingly blurred lines between hacktivism, financial cybercrime and nation-state activities during the RSA Conference 2024 This article has been indexed from www.infosecurity-magazine.com Read the original article: #RSAC: Threat Actors Weaponizing Hacktivism for Financial Gain
Cuckoo Mac Malware Mimics Music Converter to Steals Passwords and Crypto
By Deeba Ahmed Cuckoo malware targets macOS users, stealing passwords, browsing history, crypto wallet details & more. Disguised as a music converter, it poses a major security risk. Learn how to protect yourself from this sophisticated infostealer. This is a…
Add Bluetooth to the Long List of Border Surveillance Technologies
< div class=”field field–name-body field–type-text-with-summary field–label-hidden”> < div class=”field__items”> < div class=”field__item even”> A new report from news outlet NOTUS shows that at least two Texas counties along the U.S.-Mexico border have purchased a product that would allow law enforcement…
USENIX Security ’23 – Detecting API Post-Handling Bugs Using Code and Description in Patches
Authors/Presenters: Miaoqian Lin, Kai Chen, Yang Xiao Many thanks to USENIX for publishing their outstanding USENIX Security ’23 Presenter’s content, and the organizations strong commitment to Open Access. Originating from the conference’s events situated at the Anaheim Marriott; and via…