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…
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…
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…