Rapid Growth of Password Reset Attacks Boosts Fraud and Account Takeovers
Published on November 14, 2024
via InfoSecurity Magazine As many as one in four password reset attempts from desktop browsers are fraud, according to security researchers. The fraud attempts are part of a rapid growth in password reset attacks, according to the annual LexisNexis Risk Solutions Cybercrime Report. (LexisNexis Risk Solutions…
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…
6 Work from Home Cyber Risks
Published on June 10, 2024
via Cyber Experts Many organizations allow employees to carry some work home as the strategy increases productivity and provides more flexible schedules, among other advantages. However, working remotely introduces some cyber risks that threaten the organization’s cybersecurity posture. It is, therefore, necessary for every organization to be…
70% of CISOs Expect Cyber-Attacks in Next Year, Report Finds
Published on June 6, 2024
via Infosecurity Magazine Seventy percent of chief information security officers (CISOs) have said their businesses are at risk of a cyber-attack in the next year. According to Proofpoint’s annual Voice of the CISO report, CISOs have faced a growing array of cyber-threats and challenges over…
Cyber Survival Guide: Prepare for the Most Disruptive Threats of 2024
Published on May 31, 2024
via Gallagher UK lawmakers have called on the government to take effective action to tackle cyber-attacks, which have not only become a threat to organizations worldwide, but also to national security. Cybercrime is now part of everyday life and with attacks also becoming more widespread…
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.…
6 lessons to learn from the 60-year history of the modern mainframe
Published on May 17, 2024
via CIO As we celebrate the mainframe’s rich history, there’s a lot we can still learn from this technological marvel. Here are six lessons the modern mainframe has taught us over its last 60 years. CREDIT: ISTOCK/MIKHAIL KONOPLEV The mainframe has long stood as a…
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…