FTC finds that government impersonation scam payments doubled in 2023

New Federal Trade Commission (FTC) data reveals that government impersonation scammers are targeting consumers for payments in cash.

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87% of consumers say brands are responsible for privacy protections

Nearly all Americans (87%) believe brands are responsible for protecting users’ digital privacy in the age of artificial intelligence (AI).

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Geopolitical, cyber and security implications of upcoming British election - Episode 23

In episode 23 of the Cybersecurity & Geopolitical Discussion, our trio of hosts debate pull apart the scenario of the upcoming UK election to uncover what the impact could be on national and global security.

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Nearly 90% of businesses saw up to 9% of revenue lost due to fraud

Fraud attempts have increased this year, leading to financial repercussions.

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More than 70% of companies increased spending on proactive security

Research shows that more than 70% of organizations are increasing spending on proactive security solutions.

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Only 19% of MITRE ATT&CK tactics are covered by SIEMs

Security leaders respond to a new report showing only 19% of MITRE ATT&CK tactics are covered by SIEMs. 

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Security leaders respond to industry’s need for 225,000 professionals

Security leaders respond to recent data showing the cybersecurity industry needs 225,000 professionals.

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Russian disinformation campaign attempts to disrupt the Paris Olympics

A Russian disinformation campaign is attempting to disrupt the Paris Olympics, and security leaders are sharing their thoughts. 

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Untrained users are the greatest weakness in a cyber defense plan

A new report measures the likelihood that an organization’s employees would fall for a phishing or social engineering scam. 

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Research reveals new ransomware variant called Fog

Research has revealed the development of a new ransomware variant called Fog. 

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The Paris Olympic games will likely present a high cyber risk

As the Paris Olympic games draw closer, security leaders warn that the event faces a high risk of targeted cyber incidents

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The cybersecurity industry needs an estimated 225,200 workers

To close the talent gap, the cybersecurity industry needs an estimated 225,200 security professionals. 

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58% of organizations found it harder to detect vulnerability

A recent survey found that half of the survey respondents reported it was more difficult to manage their attack surface today than it was a year ago.

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78% of people use the same password across multiple accounts

A new report reveals current password security trends, such as password reuse and frequent password changes due to security breaches.

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New research provides insight into RansomHub

Although RansomHub is a relatively new Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS), it has quickly grown into one of the most prolific ransomware groups currently active. 

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90% of U.S. consumers prioritize personal information security

A new report surveys financial service consumers with the purpose of understanding their priorities and concerns. 

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97% of security experts worry about AI-related security incidents

A new report highlights trends in AI-powered attacks and cybersecurity strategies. 

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Cyberattack shuts down Seattle Public Library systems

The Seattle Public Library experienced a cyberattack that forced it to shut down its systems. 

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29% of organizations have added data security to their AI systems

Artificial intelligence (AI) security and employee preparation was analyzed in a recent survey by SHI International and Dell Technologies.

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83% of organizations faced at least one account takeover the past year

A new survey reveals that account takeovers are a prominent threat.

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Security leaders respond to Ticketmaster breach

The ShinyHunters threat operation has claimed to hack Ticketmaster, and security leaders are sharing their thoughts. 

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Women face nearly twice as much exclusion in cybersecurity than men

A recent report finds notable gender disparities in the cybersecurity industry.

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Administrator of 911 S5 botnet arrested, botnet dismantled

A coordinated international operation had led to the apprehension of the alleged 911 S5 botnet administrator. 

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39% of MSPs adapting to new technologies is their biggest challenge

39% of MSPs state that their greatest challenge is keeping up with emerging cybersecurity solutions and technologies.

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A new malicious email campaign uses piano-themed scams to lure targets

Piano-themed messages are being sent to lure targets into falling for an email scam. 

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Research discovers the 25 most hacked pop culture passwords

New research reveals the most hacked pop culture passwords in 2024.

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Security leaders respond to the cyberattack on Christie’s

Security leaders respond to the claim that a ransomware group has accessed the data of at least 500,000 of Christie’s customers globally.

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