Cybercriminals are leveraging big retail names in attacks this holiday season
Published on November 4, 2024
via Tech Radar Cyberattacks are on the rise all year round, but retailers face heightened risk in their busiest periods around the winter break, experts have warned. In its 2024 Retail Risk Report, Trustwave has revealed more on what to be on the lookout for this…
12 Types of Data Breaches to Look Out For in 2024
Published on June 24, 2024
via Teramind Already in 2024, nearly 10,000 publicly disclosed global data breaches affected hundreds of millions of user records. Apple, Meta, and Twitter all succumbed to data breaches in 2024 (and numerous times in the past), providing the public and its shareholders with a stark…
15 Encryption Statistics in 2024
Published on June 21, 2024
via Comparitech What is Encryption? Okay, the basics. Encryption involves sending information converted into secret code, known as cryptography. When information is encrypted in computing, the true meaning of the data is hidden until it reaches the recipient, with encrypted text known as ciphertext. Once it reaches the intended…
America’s Password Habits: 46% Report Having their Password Stolen Over the Last Year
Published on May 22, 2024
via Forbes In a study commissioned by Forbes Advisor, an alarming 46% of Americans admit to having their password stolen in the past year. This survey, conducted by OnePoll, reflects the urgent need for improved password practices among U.S. users, such as using a password manager.…
Digital safety is at a crossroads – here’s how we navigate online threats globally
Published on May 17, 2024
via World Economic Forum A recent survey conducted by Microsoft has brought to light a disturbing revelation: a staggering 69% of the 16,000 respondents across 16 countries encountered online risks within the past year. This alarming statistic underscores the pervasive nature of digital threats, including misinformation, disinformation,…
How to create a password that’s safe from hackers in 2024
Published on May 6, 2024
via This Is Money It can take less than six hours to hack 90 per cent of passwords, leaving your online identity, personal data, and bank accounts clicks away from any hacker worth their salt. Gone are the halcyon days of choosing passwords such as…
Over 225,000 Compromised ChatGPT Credentials Up for Sale on Dark Web Markets
Published on May 1, 2024
via HackerNews More than 225,000 logs containing compromised OpenAI ChatGPT credentials were made available for sale on underground markets between January and October 2023, new findings from Group-IB show. These credentials were found within information stealer logs associated with LummaC2, Raccoon, and RedLine stealer malware. "The number…
Data Encryption In-Depth Guide in 2024
Published on April 26, 2024
Via AIMultiple Digital information is constantly being shared and stored on cloud and connected services. According to IBM, the average cost for a data breach involving 50 million to 65 million records is more than $400 million.1 Protecting sensitive data is the backbone of cybersecurity, and encryption has…
The password attacks of 2023: Lessons learned and next steps
Published on April 12, 2024
Via BleepingComputer It should take more than eight characters to bring a business to a halt. However, the relentless onslaught of password-based cyber attacks underscores the alarming ease with which cybercriminals can exploit vulnerable credentials to inflict damage. Password attacks take many forms: from phishing…
Password Reset Calls Are Costing Your Org Big Money
Published on April 3, 2024
Via BleepingComputer Frustrating for both users and administrators, password management can be a challenge to manage in any organization. One lost or stolen password may be the crack in your organization's foundation, allowing an attacker to slip in. Conventional password recommendations have held that regular…