The Last Watchdog

MAY 2, 2023

The rising complexity and prevalence of cybersecurity threats are making experts anxious. Automation could alleviate the burden on IT teams and cybersecurity professionals by shouldering some monotonous, time-consuming tasks. These feelings are a side effect of cybersecurity burnout.

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SecureWorld News

JUNE 2, 2023

CAPTCHAs (Completely Automated Public Turing test to tell Computers and Humans Apart) have been around for over 20 years, and they are still one of the most common security measures used to prevent bots from accessing websites. The services work by having human workers solve CAPTCHAs on behalf of bot operators.

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SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Cybersecurity: With increasing cyber threats, CIOs must prioritize cybersecurity, ensuring the protection of sensitive data and systems. " The rise of AI and ML The emergence of AI and ML has further transformed the IT landscape, introducing new challenges and opportunities for CIOs. I think we are too focused on titles.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

OCTOBER 28, 2021

This blog was written by an independent guest blogger. Enterprises and small businesses alike are facing challenges that impact their ability to maintain adequate cybersecurity. Cybersecurity automation trained with machine learning and powered by AI is helping to close vulnerability gaps and lower the cost of cybersecurity incidents.

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Security Boulevard

APRIL 18, 2022

Explosion of Machine Identities Creating Cybersecurity ‘Debt’. The build-up of cybersecurity debt. The expansion of digital initiatives has created an explosion of human and machine identities, often tallying hundreds of thousands per organization. Machine identities now outweigh human identities by 45x. brooke.crothers.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

This blog was written by an independent guest blogger. Enterprises and small businesses alike are facing challenges that impact their ability to maintain adequate cybersecurity. Cybersecurity automation trained with machine learning and powered by AI is helping to close vulnerability gaps and lower the cost of cybersecurity incidents.

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The Last Watchdog

NOVEMBER 20, 2022

Related: Cyber spying on the rise. Currently, human hackers often discover security holes by chance; AI could make their hacking tools faster and the success of their tactics and techniques much more systematic. We assume we are okay or safe if responsible humans are in the loop, i.e., switch things off or press a button.

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Security Boulevard

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

Cybersecurity is a top concern for individuals and businesses in the increasingly digital world. Related: Utilizing humans as security sensors. The post GUEST ESSAY: The rise of ‘PhaaS’ — and a roadmap to mitigate ‘Phishing-as-a-Service’ appeared first on Security Boulevard. Phishing is one of the most … (more…).

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The Last Watchdog

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

The vulnerabilities and challenges associated with declining worker mental health is causing cybersecurity risks to increase, especially from insider threats. Many organizations categorize employee mental health and a human resources concern, yet mounting evidence proves that the effects of mental health go much deeper.

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The Last Watchdog

APRIL 14, 2022

Related: Deploying human sensors. The reason is the rise in business email compromise (BEC) schemes. Here are a few examples of how these insidious campaigns use the power of human relationships to defraud businesses via email: Scenario 1. The short answer: Not always.

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The Last Watchdog

JUNE 20, 2022

It is simply impossible for a human analyst to sort through it all. The rise in Initial Access Brokers (IAB) markets give criminal groups easy access to purchase stolen credentials for a small fee. There is no safety in size: hackers also target smaller businesses.

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Webroot

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

This trend underscores the evolving threat landscape and the importance of continuous awareness and education on cybersecurity threats, including those that initially appear to be personal in nature. Rise in Cryptocurrency Payments : Fraudsters are increasingly asking for payments in cryptocurrency, exploiting its semi-anonymous nature.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

This blog was written by an independent guest blogger. Although commercial quantum computing may still be decades away, government agencies and industry experts agree that now is the time to prepare your cybersecurity landscape for the future. Even now, our cybersecurity climate is getting hotter. What is quantum computing?

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eSecurity Planet

JULY 13, 2023

ChatGPT and other generative AI tools have been used by cybercriminals to create convincing spoofing emails, resulting in a dramatic rise in business email compromise (BEC) attacks. They found a tool called WormGPT “through a prominent online forum that’s often associated with cybercrime,” Kelley wrote in a blog post.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 17, 2022

According to data from Crunchbase , the total amount of investments in cybersecurity startups came to $2.6 See the Top Cybersecurity Startups. Filling the Cybersecurity Talent Gap. Founded over 20 years ago, the company’s vision is “technology powered, human delivered.” billion in the third quarter.

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The Last Watchdog

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

This explains the rise and popularity of Zero Trust as a framework for securing networks in these new realities as an effective tool to drive cybersecurity initiatives within the entire enterprise. Looking to the future, the adoption of cybersecurity initiatives will remain high and continue to grow.

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SecureWorld News

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

13 reasons why Swifties should consider a career in cybersecurity 1. Like Taylor, you're a collaborator Taylor has performed and recorded with dozens of other artists, from fellow superstars like Ed Sheeran to rising songwriters like Phoebe Bridgers. Like most hard things, security is a team effort. We can do better. We can do better.

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

In a LinkedIn comment regarding a blog post about BlackCat's retaliatory move on HealthcareInfoSecurity , Krista Arndt , CISO at United Musculoskeletal Partners, said: " Retaliation is so much fun. HHS Rolls Out Healthcare Cybersecurity Strategy ] The latest attack continues a recent trend of ransomware groups bringing havoc to U.S.

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Cisco Security

MARCH 9, 2022

Here, in part four of our five-part blog series , we’ll be focusing on that very question. People, processes, and technology: The cybersecurity trinity. These numbers would rise even higher with the automation of a second aspect. Don’t forget the human element. The makings of a great cybersecurity program.

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BH Consulting

JUNE 13, 2023

Curated advice, guidance, learning and trends in cybersecurity and privacy, as chosen by our consultants. Target the human, swipe the cash: Verizon DBIR 2023 highlights crime trends Manage the human risk and mind your money: those are two key takeaways from Verizon’s 2023 Data Breach Investigations Report.

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Webroot

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

In today’s rapidly evolving cybersecurity landscape, the battle for privacy and security is relentless. Cybercriminals are masters at using technology and psychology to exploit basic human trust and compromise businesses of all sizes. government stimulus payments are also on the rise.

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SecureList

JANUARY 18, 2023

In certain cases, cyberattacks may threaten human lives, for example if they target critical infrastructure. Last year, the cybersecurity of corporations and government agencies was more significant than ever before, and will become even more so in 2023. Enjoying the fun part: cybercriminals to post fake hack reports more often.

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Duo's Security Blog

MAY 23, 2023

Compromised or stolen credentials is the second most common type of cybersecurity incident accounting for 27% of reported breaches, according to the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC). While passwordless rises as a strong but novel secure access option, one cybersecurity measure has already become an enforced default.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Security expert Chris Krebs wrote in a blog post this week that he discovered such a service – called OPT Agency – earlier this year, noting that the service was shut down soon after his report was published. Stealing Credentials. How OTP Bots Work. Intel 471 researchers said one bot, called SMSRanger, is easy for bad actors to use.

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NetSpi Executives

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

With the rapid adoption of ChatGPT, the rise of new job titles like “Prompt Engineer,” and nearly every workforce researching how the technology could be applied to their industry — AI entered the scene as a force to be reckoned with. Read on to hear perspectives on AI in cybersecurity from several security experts. Systems, Inc.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JUNE 16, 2022

Considering the increased cybersecurity risks introduced by digital technologies, what should society do to prevent cyber-attacks, reduce damage, and strengthen trust? Furthermore, effective security necessitates skilled personnel, which is now impeded by a cybersecurity skillset deficit. Strengthen Trust with Sensible Controls.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 30, 2023

Given this is a technology blog, we wanted to share some of the best tech-related podcasts out there right now. The Digital Human – This BBC Radio 4 podcast is a weekly series looking at some of the big questions surrounding technology and its impact on both our society and psychology. Do you have a favourite not included on this list?

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Jane Frankland

JUNE 20, 2023

Since 2011, I’ve consistently spoken, and written about the dangers of burnout in cybersecurity, and proposed leadership strategies for employee wellbeing. In this blog, and ahead of my talk at Infosec this week , I’m delving into this, and giving you tips for recognising its signs and preventing it as a leader.

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Identity IQ

JUNE 1, 2023

The Rise of AI Social Engineering Scams IdentityIQ In today’s digital age, social engineering scams have become an increasingly prevalent threat. These scams often exploit human psychology, trust, and vulnerabilities in order to trick individuals into sharing personal or confidential information.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

OCTOBER 24, 2022

No matter how airtight a university’s cybersecurity system is when operating in a vacuum, the best-laid plans begin to crumble as soon as third parties less concerned with maintaining that security get involved. Many found out what was happening from a third-party cybersecurity firm via Twitter. You need to take us seriously.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

You or your IT security department should also keep up to date on the latest security threats from external sources like: * Security blogs, such as Schneier on Security and Krebs on Security. Additionally, with the rise of mobile computing also comes an increase in related threats. Incident response reports. Keep everything in context.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 4, 2021

The number of human lives sadly lost in terrorist attacks on hotels during the past decade has shown that hotels are often targeted because of their international visitors, symbolic status as global brands, and high media exposure following the horrific event. What’s the link between identity verification, terrorism and crime?

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BH Consulting

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

In front of its largest ever attendance, the annual Irish cybersecurity conference IRISSCON tackled some big themes. Rising attacks against critical infrastructure Data Breach Today reported that cyberattacks against Ukrainian critical infrastructure have intensified during 2023. “In I think cybersecurity people forget to listen.

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Centraleyes

MARCH 21, 2024

According to a letter filed to the United States Department of Health and Human Services by the American Hospital Association, Change Healthcare performs 15 billion healthcare transactions yearly. The cybersecurity landscape and the healthcare sector are playing a dangerous cat-and-mouse game. What Can Be Done?

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BH Consulting

JANUARY 4, 2023

New Year is a time for looking forward, but discouraging signs from cybercriminals in 2023 could spell bad news for cybersecurity professionals. Economic forecasters almost unanimously expect a tough year ahead as inflation pressures continue, Russia’s war in Ukraine grinds on, and the spectre of recession rises again. Warning signs.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

MARCH 22, 2019

The occasion is a persuasive aide-memoire to the human world to deal with the global water crisis. Analysts, including those at welivesecurity.com , tell us “ Critical infrastructure attacks are on the rise ,” and cyber attacks on vital infrastructure, such as electrical grids and water distribution systems, have escalated.

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Security Boulevard

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Every aspect of human life is influenced and changed by machines — from visiting the doctor, to purchasing online, to accessing bank accounts, to flying on an airplane. Machines are like humans in that each one must have a unique identity (2). Machines are like humans in that each one must have a unique identity (2).

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