Tag: data encryption

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…

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…

Published on June 5, 2024

via NewsWatch When you’re running a business, security should be at the top of the list of concerns. You already know that security of the physical structure of your building is a must if you run a brick-and-mortar store. However, it also has to do…

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,…

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…

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…

Published on February 16, 2024

via Sap The Changing Landscape of Data Security   The constantly changing landscape of data security is driven by multiple factors, including the escalating complexity of cyber threats, the exponential growth of data, and the continual advancements in computing technology. Looking ahead, we can anticipate an even more dynamic landscape. In the next five to ten years, the advent of…

Published on January 10, 2024

Via HackerNews IT professionals have developed a sophisticated understanding of the enterprise attack surface – what it is, how to quantify it and how to manage it. The process is simple: begin by thoroughly assessing the attack surface, encompassing the entire IT environment. Identify all…

Published on December 4, 2023

To borrow a line from social scientists, "abundant research shows that people who are simply given more information are unlikely to change their beliefs or behavior." And yet, here we are again, another Cybersecurity Awareness Month: the industry's Hallmark holiday that promotes spending on cybersecurity training videos, phishing simulators,…

Published on September 5, 2023

via Security Intelligence Attack volumes are up, and attackers are finding new ways to compromise corporate security. According to the HackerOne 6th Annual Hacker-Powered Security Report, ethical hackers found 65,000 vulnerabilities in 2022. What’s more, 92% of hackers said they could pinpoint weaknesses that scanning tools…