More than 60% of consumers would avoid a retailer post-breach

A recent report studies consumer trends after an organization experiences a data breach, highlighting a breach's impact on reputation and customer base. 

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Biden administration issues executive order to secure U.S. ports

Security experts offer their perspective on the recent Biden-Harris executive order, which is intended to secure the nation's ports. 

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CISA warns that malicious actors are targeting cloud infrastructure

Security experts weigh in on the CISA's advisory, which reveals that cyberattackers are adapting to the increased use of cloud infrastructure.

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47% of cloud storage billing is allocated to data and usage fees

Cloud storage was analyzed in a recent report finding that 93% of organizations plan to grow their public cloud storage capacity in 2024.

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Third-party attack vectors are responsible for 29% of breaches

A recent report reveals that third-party attack vectors are involved in at least 29% of breaches, emphasizing the importance of third-party risk management. 

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Around 50% of IT leaders believe IoT security is their weakest point

A recent survey has revealed that less than half of IT leaders are assured in their IoT security plans. 

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FTC bans Avast from selling browser data

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has banned software company Avast from selling or licensing web browsing data for advertising purposes. 

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The average open source vulnerability is 2.5 years old

According to a report, nearly 75% of commercial codebases assessed for risk contain open source components impacted by high-risk vulnerabilities.

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VEC and BEC attacks rise in the energy and infrastructure industry

New information shows that the energy and infrastructure industry is experiencing more cyberattacks utilizing social engineering tactics. 

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48% of executives focus AI strategy on SaaS applications

According to the report, more than 90% of enterprises are currently experiencing limitations integrating AI into their technology stack.

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The UK has seen an increase in cyberattacks against higher education

A recent report discusses the rise in attacks on higher education institutions in the UK, highlighting the need for cybersecurity strategies. 

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New research finds gaps in secure access to OT environments

Though historically isolated, OT systems are now experiencing increased connectivity that introduces new risks. 

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81% of security leaders predict SEC rules will impact their businesses

Organizations have been working to adjust to the new SEC expectations with mixed results. 

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54% of Americans would disclose their email account for a discount

A survey shows that many Americans would willingly impart identifiable data in exchange for a bargain. 

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Year-over-year, the median initial ransom has risen by 20%

A recent report reveals an increase in initial ransom demand amounts. Furthermore, vulnerabilities detected in 2022 are continuing to be exploited. 

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Report finds blocklists are still effective in mitigating attacks

Web application attacks were analyzed in a recent report by Edgio. The report found that the most prevalent attack mitigated was path traversal. 

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Trust in biometric data is declining among consumers

Confidence in biometric technology and the security of organizations that store biometric data is declining, according to a new report. 

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CVEs expected to increase 25% in 2024

According to a recent cybersecurity report, the total number of common vulnerabilities and exposures (CVEs) is expected to increase by 25% in 2024.

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Report: Average breakout time for intrusive activity is 62 minutes

Cyberattackers are getting past defenses quicker than they were in previous years, leaving security leaders with a small window of time to respond. 

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Industrial sector ransomware attacks increased by 50% in 2023

Industrial cybersecurity was analyzed in a recent report by Dragos Inc, finding that ransomware attacks increased 50% over the last year.

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Report: Malicious emails bypassing secure email gateways rose by 105%

The report uncovers the latest information in email security and malicious email threats, emphasizing emerging techniques that security leaders must defend against. 

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US adversaries employ generative AI in attempted cyberattack

A recent report reveals how cyberattacks utilizing AI technology were carried out by state adversaries, highlighting the global threat landscape and importance of cybersecurity vigilance. 

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Joint Cyber Defense Collaborative announces its priorities for 2024

The 2024 priorities of the Joint Cyber Defense Collaborative aim to secure against immediate and evolving cyber risks. 

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Research shows that 15% of emails were malicious in 2023

The malicious email trends seen in 2023 are expected to influence the threats security leaders will see in 2024. 

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Cybercriminals found innovative ways to infect endpoints in 2023

Attack methods used by cybercriminals in Q4 of 2023 reveal evolving trends. 

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The FBI warns of the prevalence of romance scams this Valentine's Day

This Valentine's Day, the FBI warns online users about romance scams and the associated losses. 

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Kent Goodrow appointed Chief Information Security Officer at Systems Engineering

Kent Goodrow has been appointed Chief Information Security Officer at Systems Engineering. Goodrow is pursuing a Master's in Cybersecurity Management.

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55% of generative AI inputs comprised personally identifiable data

A recent report analyzes the trends regarding generative AI usage and how it may influence organizational security. 

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CISOs share 5 priorities for 2024

Info-Tech research group analyzed the priorities of several chief information security officers (CISOs) for 2024 in their recent report.

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91% of organizations faced a software supply chain attack last year

According to a recent cybersecurity report by Data Theorem, 91% of organizations experienced a software supply chain attack over the last year. 

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LectureNotes Learning App breach affects over 2 million users

Millions of users of the LectureNotes Learning App have had their sensitive information leaked in this data breach. 

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Report: Over 1.76 billion phishing emails were sent in 2023

A new report reveals that 2023 saw the highest amount of phishing emails sent globally. 

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10M reward offered for information on Hive ransomware members

The United States Department of State is offering monetary rewards for those who can aid in the location and apprehension of Hive ransomware members. 

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CISA and other US agencies release advisory on PRC threat actor

CISA published a cybersecurity advisory alongside other agencies due to malicious activity by a PRC state-sponsored cyber actor known as Volt Typhoon.

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AI-generated voices in robocalls declared illegal by the FCC

A recent ruling by the FCC has made AI-generated voices in robocalls illegal, providing more opportunities for law enforcement to bring scam artists to justice. 

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Americans received 15 spam calls a month in Q4 2023

Fraud calls around the globe were analyzed in a recent report. According to the report, there were 7.3 billion unwanted calls globally in Q3 2023.

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Ransomware threats increased by twofold in 2023

According to a recent report, ransomware attacks almost doubled from 2,200 to 4,200 in 2023. The United States faced the highest number of attacks. 

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Report: Blocked IP addresses increased by 116.42%

The number of blocked IP addresses suspected of malicious traffic such as DDoS attacks surged from 18.5 million to 40.15 million from Q2 to Q3.

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John Godfrey announced as Kansas Chief Information Security Officer

Governor Laura Kelly recently announced that John Godfrey is the new Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) for the State of Kansas. 

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