Having knowledgeable leaders at the helm is crucial for protecting the organization and securing the best possible cyber insurance coverage This article has been indexed from WeLiveSecurity Read the original article: Why tech-savvy leadership is key to cyber insurance readiness
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AI and automation reducing breach costs – Week in security with Tony Anscombe
Organizations that leveraged AI and automation in security prevention cut the cost of a data breach by US$2.22 million compared to those that didn’t deploy these technologies, according to IBM This article has been indexed from WeLiveSecurity Read the original…
The cyberthreat that drives businesses towards cyber risk insurance
Many smaller organizations are turning to cyber risk insurance, both to protect against the cost of a cyber incident and to use the extensive post-incident services that insurers provide This article has been indexed from WeLiveSecurity Read the original article:…
Telegram for Android hit by a zero-day exploit – Week in security with Tony Anscombe
Attackers abusing the “EvilVideo” vulnerability could share malicious Android payloads via Telegram channels, groups, and chats, all while making them appear as legitimate multimedia files This article has been indexed from WeLiveSecurity Read the original article: Telegram for Android hit…
Building cyber-resilience: Lessons learned from the CrowdStrike incident
Organizations, including those that weren’t struck by the CrowdStrike incident, should resist the temptation to attribute the IT meltdown to exceptional circumstances This article has been indexed from WeLiveSecurity Read the original article: Building cyber-resilience: Lessons learned from the CrowdStrike…
The complexities of cybersecurity update processes
If a software update process fails, it can lead to catastrophic consequences, as seen today with widespread blue screens of death blamed on a bad update by CrowdStrike This article has been indexed from WeLiveSecurity Read the original article: The…
Beyond the blue screen of death: Why software updates matter
The widespread IT outages triggered by a faulty CrowdStrike update have put software updates in the spotlight. Here’s why you shouldn’t dread them. This article has been indexed from WeLiveSecurity Read the original article: Beyond the blue screen of death:…
Hello, is it me you’re looking for? How scammers get your phone number
Your humble phone number is more valuable than you may think. Here’s how it could fall into the wrong hands – and how you can help keep it out of the reach of fraudsters. This article has been indexed from…
Should ransomware payments be banned? – Week in security with Tony Anscombe
The issue of whether to ban ransomware payments is a hotly debated topic in cybersecurity and policy circles. What are the implications of outlawing these payments, and would the ban be effective? This article has been indexed from WeLiveSecurity Read…
Understanding IoT security risks and how to mitigate them | Cybersecurity podcast
As security challenges loom large on the IoT landscape, how can we effectively counter the risks of integrating our physical and digital worlds? This article has been indexed from WeLiveSecurity Read the original article: Understanding IoT security risks and how…
Social media and teen mental health – Week in security with Tony Anscombe
Social media sites are designed to make their users come back for more. Do laws restricting children’s exposure to addictive social media feeds have teeth or are they a political gimmick? This article has been indexed from WeLiveSecurity Read the…
Key trends shaping the threat landscape in H1 2024 – Week in security with Tony Anscombe
Learn about the categories of threats that ‘topped the charts’ and the kinds of techniques that bad actors leveraged most commonly in the first half of this year. This article has been indexed from WeLiveSecurity Read the original article: Key…
Cyber insurance as part of the cyber threat mitigation strategy
Why organizations of every size and industry should explore their cyber insurance options as a crucial component of their risk mitigation strategies This article has been indexed from WeLiveSecurity Read the original article: Cyber insurance as part of the cyber…
The long-tail costs of a data breach – Week in security with Tony Anscombe
Understanding and preparing for the potential long-tail costs of data breaches is crucial for businesses that aim to mitigate the impact of security incidents This article has been indexed from WeLiveSecurity Read the original article: The long-tail costs of a…
My health information has been stolen. Now what?
As health data continues to be a prized target for hackers, here’s how to minimize the fallout from a breach impacting your own health records This article has been indexed from WeLiveSecurity Read the original article: My health information has…
Hacktivism is evolving – and that could be bad news for organizations everywhere
Hacktivism is nothing new, but the increasingly fuzzy lines between traditional hacktivism and state-backed operations make it a more potent threat This article has been indexed from WeLiveSecurity Read the original article: Hacktivism is evolving – and that could be…
ESET Research Podcast: APT Activity Report Q4 2023–Q1 2024
The I-SOON data leak confirms that this contractor is involved in cyberespionage for China, while Iran-aligned groups step up aggressive tactics following the Hamas-led attack on Israel in 2023 This article has been indexed from WeLiveSecurity Read the original article:…
How Arid Viper spies on Android users in the Middle East – Week in security with Tony Anscombe
The spyware, called AridSpy by ESET, is distributed through websites that pose as various messaging apps, a job search app, and a Palestinian Civil Registry app This article has been indexed from WeLiveSecurity Read the original article: How Arid Viper…
Arid Viper poisons Android apps with AridSpy
ESET researchers discovered Arid Viper espionage campaigns spreading trojanized apps to Android users in Egypt and Palestine This article has been indexed from WeLiveSecurity Read the original article: Arid Viper poisons Android apps with AridSpy
WeLiveSecurity wins Best Cybersecurity Vendor Blog award!
The award is an excellent opportunity for us to thank our readers and to recognize the depth of talent of ESET’s security researchers and writers This article has been indexed from WeLiveSecurity Read the original article: WeLiveSecurity wins Best Cybersecurity…