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SHARED INTEL: How attacks on web, mobile apps are being fueled by rising API vulnerabilities

The Last Watchdog

It’s the glue holding digital transformation together. Related: A primer on ‘credential stuffing’ APIs are the conduits for moving data to-and-fro in our digitally transformed world. APIs are literally everywhere in the digital landscape, and more are being created every minute. We spoke at RSA 2020.

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NEW TECH: Cequence Security launches platform to shield apps, APIs from malicious botnets

The Last Watchdog

The attackers have a vast, pliable attack surface to bombard: essentially all of the externally-facing web apps, mobile apps and API services that organizations are increasingly embracing, in order to stay in step with digital transformation. One of the most intensive uses of criminal botnets is account takeovers.

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Cybersecurity CEO: 5 Cybercrime Trends to Watch for in 2021

Herjavec Group

At the onset of the year, we predicted that the top priority for any CISO or CIO will be to manage the risk associated with digital transformation and enhance their security programs in order to keep up with new technological complexity. What should C-suite executives account for in their cybersecurity roadmaps and risk registers?

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SME email security in 2022

CyberSecurity Insiders

A continued shift to remote working highlighted the importance of security in an era of digital transformation, and hopefully, business leaders have taken onboard the critical need for effective online protection, particularly where email security is concerned. 3) Attend email awareness training.

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Payment Security Vulnerabilities: Change is Everywhere

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

Unfortunately, this has also presented opportunities for criminals to capitalize on these shifting behaviors, and digital transformation has made this a more attractive target than ever. According to one report , 18 million Americans were defrauded through scams involving digital wallets and person-to-person payment apps in 2020.

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Handling Pandemic Burnout While Balancing Digital Lifestyles and Cybersecurity

Hot for Security

They have slowly turned into an extension of ourselves, encompassing large volumes of information that in the end make up our real-life and digital selves.

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Protecting Against Leakware: 5 Strategies for Vulnerable Executives

SecureWorld News

Many companies in various industries have made digital transformations, as new and emerging technologies offer plenty of benefits. Government Accountability Office (GAO) data, 13 of the 16 agencies involved in the study reported a total cost savings of $291 million from using cloud services. Adopt cloud services.