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Inflation Is Making Cybersecurity Even More Challenging for Leaders

SecureWorld News

Increased risk of cyberattacks The rising cost of living can lead to an increase in cybercrime, as people become more desperate to make money. Economic effects, including inflationary pressures, have had a broad impact across the InfoSec landscape," Smeaton said. Many are facing multifaceted challenges. million from victims in 2022."

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Peer Report Explores Concerns, Challenges Facing Cybersecurity Leaders

SecureWorld News

What's important now is for executive leadership to have that same sense of urgency as infosec leaders. The 'it could never happen here' mentality disappears when data breaches, usually from phishing attacks, are literally happening everywhere, in every industry, to companies of all sizes.

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How Not to Pay the Ransom? No Soup For You, Ransomware!

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

Successful attacks against high-profile organizations propel this cybercrime model the most. Ransomware incidents covered by cyber insurance policies. Insurance is a valid and efficient tool mitigating the risks of encryption posed by your system's exposure to malware.