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Security Standoff: IT Department vs. City Councilman

SecureWorld News

Mobile councilman refuses cybersecurity training. Fred Richardson, a councilman in the city of Mobile, Alabama, says he has been shut out of his city email for refusing cybersecurity training. The mandatory training for all Mobile city employees was initiated on March 15, 2021, with a six-week window to complete the training.

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Cybersecurity in 2020

Cytelligence

Increasingly, phishing involves SMS texting attacks against mobiles or use of messaging on social media and gaming platforms. Evolution of mobile malware attacks – The first half of 2019 saw a 50% increase in attacks by mobile banking malware compared to 2018.

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Ready for Take-off: Rising Above Airport Cybersecurity Challenges

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

Constraints such as system limitations and restricted mobile use policies make the harmonization of identity management and access security difficult. For example, implementing multifactor authentication (MFA) through mobile authenticator apps is impossible in airport areas where smartphones are prohibited.

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Another one bites the dust: Avaddon ransomware group shuts down operation

Malwarebytes

While various sectors in Australia were noted to be particularly targeted, the Avaddon strain has been instrumental in the successful network compromise of the Asian division of the AXA Group , one of the biggest cyber insurance companies in the world.

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Ransomware Protection in 2021

eSecurity Planet

Enterprise mobility management (EMM) is one solution. Enterprise ransomware accounts for 81% of total infections, and by market segment, 62% are small to medium-sized businesses ( Symantec ). More attempts to lock down networks and accounts, not just integral files and folders ( RSA Security ). Forensic Analysis.

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26 Cyber Security Stats Every User Should Be Aware Of in 2024

Security Affairs

Cyber Insurance: US cyber insurance premiums soared by 50% in 2022, reaching $7.2 Cyber Skills Gap: By 2025, there could be 3.5 million unfilled cyber security jobs, showing a big need for skilled professionals. Market Size: The AI cyber security market was worth around $17.4 million per breach.

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Passkeys vs. Passwords: The State of Passkeys With Remote Users

Duo's Security Blog

Passkeys simplify account registration for apps and websites, are easy to use, work across most of a user’s devices, and even work on other devices within physical proximity.” - FIDO Alliance Most people know what passwords are and have experienced first-hand some of the many issues with them. It’s also a requirement to get cyber insurance.

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