The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 12, 2023

A look back at the cybersecurity landscape in 2023 rings all-too familiar: cyber threats rapidly evolved and scaled up , just as they have, year-to-year, for the past 20 years. What should I be most concerned about – and focus on – in 2024? The comments we received were uniformly insightful and helpful.

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The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 18, 2024

To wrap up our 2024 year-end roundtable, we turn our attention to new technologies and trends that are emerging to help bridge the gaps. Shoshani Or Shoshani , CEO, Stream Security In 2024, 65% of breaches involved cloud data, highlighting a critical gap in cloud security.

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Responsible Cyber

NOVEMBER 23, 2024

Overview of Vendor Breaches in 2024 In 2024, the cybersecurity landscape has faced an alarming rise in vendor-related breaches, underscoring the vulnerabilities associated with third-party service providers. A common characteristic among the vendor breaches reported in 2024 is the exploitation of weak security protocols.

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Digital Shadows

MARCH 12, 2025

Between September 1, 2024, and February 28, 2025, threat actors ramped up efforts to exploit this sector through spearphishing, impersonation campaigns, ransomware, and vulnerabilities in external remote services. The misconfiguration or inadequate security of these technologies creates an open door for attackers.

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IT Security Guru

JANUARY 9, 2025

As we begin the New Year, it offers a chance for reflection on 2024 and to consider what we can do as security professionals and business leaders in 2025 that will keep us relevant and in the best position to counter cyber threats going forward. Quantum computing is no longer just a concept for the distant future.

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Krebs on Security

DECEMBER 19, 2024

The cracked software is being resold as a cloud-based attack tool by at least two different services, one of which KrebsOnSecurity traced to an information technology firm based in Turkey. Araneida Scanner. A passive DNS lookup on this domain at DomainTools.com shows that its email records pointed to the address ori0nbusiness@protonmail.com.

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The Last Watchdog

MARCH 27, 2025

Warn “Were incredibly proud to once again be at the forefront of the training industry, recognized by G2 users in a time when cyber threats are escalating in both frequency and complexity, said Dara Warn, CEO of INE. a Cyber Security Researcher. a Pentesting Consultant.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

Dream, an AI cybersecurity startup, has raised $100 million in a Series B funding round led by Bain Capital Ventures to bolster its mission of defending nations and critical infrastructure from cyber threats. CLM leverages AI-trained models designed for cyber operations. led to widespread fuel shortages across the East Coast.

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The Last Watchdog

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

4, 2024, CyberNewsWire — In a proactive response to the rapidly evolving landscape of cyber threats, INE Security , a global leader in cybersecurity and network training, today unveiled a crucial initiative aimed at fortifying corporate defenses against digital dangers. Cary, NC, Sept.

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SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

The report, released on November 13, 2024, underscores the urgent need for increased security measures to protect critical infrastructure. Invest in security technology: Utilize advanced security technologies to protect critical infrastructure and data. have not inventoried some or any of their IT systems. In 2023, the U.S.

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SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Darktrace today revealed a surge in retail cyberattacks at the opening of the 2024 holiday shopping season. While new technologies, like AI, are helping security teams close the gap, brand impersonation remains a common challenge for brands. Here are five tips to help businesses protect themselves and their customers.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 23, 2025

The Gartner CEO and Senior Business Executive Survey, which polled 456 CEOs and senior leaders between June and November 2024, reveals that cybersecurity has moved from the IT department to the boardroom. The current threat landscape isnt just about data breaches. They can make or break a companys growth plans.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 31, 2022

Persistent ransomware threats, increasing risk to critical infrastructure, state-sponsored activity, more bad actors, and new, disruptive technologies are the five cyber threat narratives noted in the National Cyber Threat Assessment 2023-2024 recently released by the Canadian Centre for Cyber Security.

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SecureWorld News

MAY 2, 2023

Christopher Wray, Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, on April 27th requested an additional $64 million in funding to fight cyber threats in 2024. Keeping pace with these threats is a significant challenge for the FBI. As an organization, we must be able to stay current with constantly evolving technologies.

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Digital Shadows

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Conclusion The construction sector’s susceptibility to cyber threats and its critical need to maintain operational continuity makes it a prime target for malicious actors.

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SecureWorld News

JUNE 9, 2025

Most aviation processes are heavily digitized, and in the wake of new cyber threats, airlines and the broader sector must prioritize cybersecurity more than ever before. In July 2024, Delta Air Lines experienced a catastrophic IT outage when a faulty software update from cybersecurity vendor CrowdStrike crashed approximately 8.5

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 20, 2025

Specifically, stories and news items where public and/or private organizations have leveraged their capabilities to encroach on user privacy; for example, data brokers using underhanded means to harvest user location data without user knowledge or public organizations using technology without regard for user privacy.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

26 key cyber security stats for 2024 that every user should know, from rising cyber crime rates to the impact of AI technolog y. Cyber Crime Surge: During COVID-19 , cyber crimes shot up by 600%, showing how threats adapt to global changes. RaaS usage is expected to increase by 25% in 2024.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 21, 2024

Understanding and adhering to cybersecurity regulations is crucial for any organization as cyber threats evolve and become more sophisticated. Cybersecurity laws and regulations encompass a range of legal requirements designed to protect information systems and data from cyber threats.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Conducted in spring 2024, the study captures insights from Chief Information Security Officers of all 50 U.S. states and the District of Columbia, marking a period where the impact of COVID-19 has subsided yet new threats have surfaced. Cybersecurity budgets are struggling to match the scale of emerging threats, especially in AI.

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Digital Shadows

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Key Points Phishing incidents rose during the reporting period (August 1 to October 31, 2024), accounting for 46% of all customer incidents. Using the MITRE ATT&CK framework, we’ll provide a comprehensive overview of the key cyber threats you need to know about to keep your environment protected.

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IT Security Guru

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

2024 is coming to a close, and it’s as good a time as any to reflect on the year we’ve had in cybersecurity. We’re entering a new era of cyber threats – a digital pandemic. Technology alone won’t do But investing in the right technology isn’t the be all and end all in cybersecurity.

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SecureWorld News

APRIL 30, 2025

Perhaps there is no greater threat potential than the agricultural sector, which has emerged as a vulnerable yet often overlooked domain. The Farm and Food Cybersecurity Act will make tremendous strides to protect our nation's food supply from the imminent cyber threats that the ag sector experiences here at home."

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

The Honourable David McGuinty, Minister of Public Safety, on February 6th unveiled Canada's National Cyber Security Strategy (NCSS), a long-term plan to protect Canadians, businesses, and critical infrastructure from an increasingly complex cyber threat landscape.

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SecureWorld News

JANUARY 12, 2025

The CrowdStrike incident in 2024 was a stark reminder how it could bring major day-to-day activities to a halt. A 2022 PwC study found that 59% of directors admitted their board is not very effective in understanding the drivers and impacts of cyber risks for their organization, emphasizing the critical role of board members in these moments.

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SecureWorld News

JULY 17, 2024

As the 2024 Olympics approach, the world's eyes will turn to Paris. The Olympics are a prime target for cyberattacks due to their high profile, the involvement of numerous stakeholders, and the extensive use of digital technologies. This 80-90% increase has remained consistent across the second half of 2023 and first half of 2024.

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Dark Reading

JULY 5, 2022

Companies need to consider the cost to disengage from the cloud along with proactive risk management that looks at governance issues resulting from heavy use of low- and no-code tools.

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Hacker's King

OCTOBER 19, 2024

In today’s increasingly digital world, businesses, governments, and individuals face an ever-growing threat from cyberattacks. Cybersecurity has become one of the most critical fields in technology, ensuring that data, networks, and systems are protected from unauthorized access and malicious attacks.

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The Last Watchdog

JULY 11, 2023

Boston, July 7, 2023 — CybSafe, the human risk management platform, has today announced CEO Oz Alashe MBE has been named as a SecurityInfoWatch.com , Security Business and Security Technology Executive magazines’ 2023 Security Industry Innovator Award winner. We are developing intelligent software to help them.”

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 18, 2024

Often a combination of disruptive technologies, lagging risk behavior trends, shifts in threat actor capabilities or focus, greater expectations for cybersecurity, and new regulatory structures emerge to wreak havoc. So, let’s explore what 2024 and beyond has in store for all of us in the digital world.

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The Last Watchdog

APRIL 2, 2024

Related: AI makes scam email look real Fresh evidence comes from Mimecast’s “The State of Email and Collaboration Security” 2024 report. The London-based supplier of email security technology, surveyed 1,100 information technology and cybersecurity professionals worldwide and found: •Human risk remains a massive exposure.

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Jane Frankland

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

The report explores major findings and this year it put a spotlight on the complexity of the cybersecurity landscape, which is intensified by geopolitical tensions, emerging technologies, supply chain interdependencies, and cybercrime sophistication. Nation-states and geopolitical tensions are increasingly fuelling modern cyber threats.

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The Last Watchdog

MAY 13, 2025

AI Risk Management Becomes Business-Critical AI security solutions dominated RSAC this year, signaling that as organizations adopt advanced response technologies, comprehensive training must keep pace. Top 5 Cybersecurity Imperatives from RSAC 2025 1. Despite the variety of strong opinions, what is clear is that LLMs are here to stay.

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The Last Watchdog

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

November 29, 2023 – Kiteworks , which delivers data privacy and compliance for sensitive content communications through its Private Content Network (PCN), released today its Sensitive Content Communications 2024 Forecast Report. Get the full 2024 Forecast report here. San Mateo, Calif.,

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Security Boulevard

AUGUST 30, 2024

As businesses increasingly rely on technology, the role of cyber security companies has become essential. In Mumbai, cybersecurity firms are growing in importance as they help defend against rising cyber threats like data breaches and ransomware attacks, affecting businesses and individuals of all sizes.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

DECEMBER 20, 2023

2024 Tech and Cybersecurity Forecast: Navigating New Frontiers in Business madhav Thu, 12/21/2023 - 05:15 People always want to comprehend what the future brings. In an era where technology evolves at a blistering pace, business leaders must stay ahead of the curve. The same is true for today’s business leaders.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Between late June and mid-July 2024, a China-linked threat actor targeted major IT service providers in Southern Europe in a campaign codenamed ‘Operation Digital Eye.’ ’ Cyberspies aimed to establish footholds and compromise downstream entities but were detected and halted early by SentinelOne and Tinexta Cyber.

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