Nearly half (49%) of spam emails can be attributed to BEC scams, with the CEO, HR, and IT being the most common targets. Alarmingly, some 40% of BEC emails are AI-generated, and in some instances, AI more than likely created…
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Cost of a Data Breach Surges 10% on Shadow Data Challenge
IBM reveals a 10% increase in the global cost of a data breach to $4.9m This article has been indexed from www.infosecurity-magazine.com Read the original article: Cost of a Data Breach Surges 10% on Shadow Data Challenge
DDoS Attack Triggers New Microsoft Global Outage
A global outage of Microsoft services was triggered by a DDoS attack, with an error Microsoft’s DDoS protection measures amplifying the impact This article has been indexed from www.infosecurity-magazine.com Read the original article: DDoS Attack Triggers New Microsoft Global Outage
Cybersecurity News: Delta’s legal maneuver, Record-breaking ransom, Meta $1.4B settlement
In today’s cybersecurity news… Delta enlists Microsoft’s legal nemesis over CrowdStrike losses Delta Air Lines suffered an estimated $500 million in operational losses due the CrowdStrike update that caused a […] The post Cybersecurity News: Delta’s legal maneuver, Record-breaking ransom,…
6% of All Published CVEs Have Been Exploited in the Wild, Report Finds
Research from earlier this year revealed a worrying uptick in cyberattack volume in the past 24 months, with over a third (36%) of organisations admitting to experiencing three or more data breaches in this time frame. With attack volume increasing,…
AnimeLeague – 192,134 breached accounts
In July 2024, AnimeLeague disclosed a data breach of their services. The data was posted for sale on a popular hacking forum and included 2 databases covering both event registration records and a dump of the phpBB bulletin board. The…
From Geopolitics to Boardrooms: The Impact of the Kaspersky Ban
On the heels of the recent U.S. ban on Kaspersky antivirus software, it was expected that Kaspersky would begin to remove resources in the U.S. However, few expected them to lay off all the U.S.-employee base with such efficiency. The…
Cycode unveils Cycode AI to enhance ASPM platform with advanced security features
Cycode has unveiled Cycode AI, a suite of AI-powered features that are now embedded in the company’s Complete ASPM platform. This integration empowers security teams and developers to increase productivity, accelerate velocity, and gain visibility into risk-prone gaps across the…
#TripwireBookClub – From its Origins to its Future: How AI Works
In our continuing series of book reviews, the Fortra team read How AI Works: From Sorcery to Science by Ronald T. Kneusel. The book is advertised as unraveling “the mysteries of artificial intelligence, without the complex math and unnecessary jargon.”…
IBM: Cost of a Breach Reaches Nearly $5 Million, With Healthcare Being Hit the Hardest
Breaches impacted 17 industries across 16 countries and regions, with costs related to detecting breaches, notifying victims, post-breach response efforts, and lost business. This article has been indexed from Cyware News – Latest Cyber News Read the original article: IBM:…
UK Electoral Commission slapped for basic cybersecurity fails
It took 13 months to notice 40 million voters’ data was compromised The UK’s Electoral Commission has received a formal slap on the wrist for a litany of security failings that led to the theft of personal data belonging to…
Innovative approach promises faster bug fixes
Modern software applications usually consist of numerous files and several million lines of code. Due to the sheer quantity, finding and correcting faults, known as debugging, is difficult. In many software companies, developers still search for faults manually, which takes…
Researchers Uncover Largest Ever Ransomware Payment of $75m
Zscaler warns of copycat attacks after revealing one ransomware victim paid $75m This article has been indexed from www.infosecurity-magazine.com Read the original article: Researchers Uncover Largest Ever Ransomware Payment of $75m
Lineaje secures $20 million in funding to address software supply chain issues
Lineaje has unveiled a landmark $20 million Series A funding round led by Prosperity7 Ventures, Neotribe, and Hitachi Ventures, alongside existing investor Tenable Ventures. This significant investment underscores the escalating global demand for robust software supply chain security solutions, recognizing…
Enabling new service models with SSDP
Platform enabled services In previous posts (see links below), I’ve outlined already the profound transformation of Security Operations Center (SOC) technologies. The journey from on-premise SOC solutions to Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) delivered platforms marks a significant milestone in this evolution. Gartner’s…
Chrome Security Update: Patch for Critical Flaw that Leads to Exploitation
Google has rolled out a new security update for its Chrome browser, addressing several critical vulnerabilities. The update on the Stable channel brings Chrome to version 127.0.6533.88/89 for Windows and Mac, and 127.0.6533.88 for Linux. The update will be distributed…
Bumble and Hinge allowed stalkers to pinpoint users’ locations down to 2 meters, researchers say
Badoo, Bumble, Grindr, happn, Hinge and Hily all had the same vulnerability that could have helped a malicious user to identify the near-exact location of another user, according to the researchers. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use…
Building bridges, feeding people and empowering students: How new technologies are changing lives
Cisco partnered with BBC StoryWorks’ Human Component series to showcase three of our nonprofit partners who are using technology to create human connections. Read—and watch—to be inspired by their impact. This article has been indexed from Cisco Blogs Read the…
A Fortune 50 company paid a record-breaking $75 million ransom
Zscaler researchers revealed that a company paid a record-breaking $75 million ransom to the Dark Angels ransomware group. Zscaler discovered a record-breaking ransom payment of US$75 million made by a company to the Dark Angels ransomware group. Zscaler did not…
Email Attacks Surge, Ransomware Threat Remains Elevated
There has been a dramatic rise in email attacks and ransomware incidents, with an Acronis report noting a staggering 293% increase in email attacks in the first half of 2024 compared to the same period in 2023. The post Email…