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GUEST ESSAY: A breakdown of the cyber risks intrinsic to ubiquitous social media apps

The Last Watchdog

billion people—use social media. And while that’s incredible for staying connected with friends, organizing rallies, and sharing important messages, it’s also the reason we are facing a cyber security crisis. But why is social media such a catalyst for nefarious behavior? In social media, that’s taken away.

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Newsweek Op-Ed: Oversight of the Management of Cybersecurity Risks: The Skill Corporate Boards Need, But, So Often, Do Not Have

Joseph Steinberg

To read the piece, please see Oversight of the Management of Cybersecurity Risks: The Skill Most Corporate Boards Need, But Don’t Have on Newsweek.com. Earlier today, Newsweek published an op-ed that I wrote on this important topic.

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GUEST ESSAY: The three horsemen of cyber risks: misinformation, disinformation and fake news

The Last Watchdog

Such a transformation however, comes with its own set of risks. Misleading information has emerged as one of the leading cyber risks in our society, affecting political leaders, nations, and people’s lives, with the COVID-19 pandemic having only made it worse. So, how do organizations prepare against such threats?

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News alert: Beazley reports on how AI, new tech distract businesses as cyber risk intensifies

The Last Watchdog

London, July 13, 2023 — Beazley, the leading specialist insurer, today published its latest Risk & Resilience report: Spotlight on: Cyber & Technology Risks 2023. Yet, boardroom focus on cyber risk appears to be diminishing. trillion by 2025, a 300% increase since 2015 1.

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Educating Athletes about Cyber Risks: A Guide for Sports Agents

Security Boulevard

In today’s hyper-connected world, where social media, online banking, and digital communications are integral to our daily routines, athletes, much like celebrities, are increasingly susceptible to cyber risks. The post Educating Athletes about Cyber Risks: A Guide for Sports Agents appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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GUEST ESSAY: A breakdown of the cyber risks intrinsic to ubiquitous social media apps

Security Boulevard

billion people—use social media. The post GUEST ESSAY: A breakdown of the cyber risks intrinsic to ubiquitous social media apps appeared first on Security Boulevard. More than half of the world—58.4 percent or 4.62 Related: Deploying human sensors to stop phishing.

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News alert: AppDirect poll reveals company leaders losing sleep over cyber risks, compliance

The Last Watchdog

Their top areas of concern include cybersecurity risk (58%), information security risk (53%) and compliance risk (39%). Best-in-class training, with testing and regular retraining and testing, will go a long way to mitigate the risks of social engineering security breaches.”