The Last Watchdog

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Unisys, for instance, was found to have framed cyber risks hypothetically even though its systems had already been breached, exfiltrating gigabytes of data. In a world of interconnected services, GenAI-driven tools, and continuously new and novel emerging threats, full disclosure is not always practical or even possible.

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SecureWorld News

JANUARY 14, 2025

In the rapidly evolving landscape of corporate governance, risk management, and compliance (GRC), artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as a game-changing force. This technological leap allows organizations to identify patterns, predict potential risks, and automate routine compliance tasks with remarkable efficiency.

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Responsible Cyber

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Effective from January 2025, DORA mandates that financial institutions implement robust measures to manage Information and Communication Technology (ICT) risks, with a significant emphasis on Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM). Contracts must clearly outline service expectations, security requirements, and compliance obligations.

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The Last Watchdog

JUNE 9, 2025

Cyber threats to the U.S. Related: The evolution of OT security And yet, many utility companies remain trapped in a compliance-first model that often obscures real risks rather than addressing them. With Bastazo, Huff and his team are advancing a bold alternative: risk-informed remediation. electric grid are mounting.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Ron Wyden warns of national security risks after Elon Musk s DOGE was given full access to sensitive Treasury systems. Ron Wyden warned of national security risks after Elon Musk s team, Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), was granted full access to a sensitive U.S. Treasury payments system poses significant risks.

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Jane Frankland

APRIL 10, 2025

Yet in todays AI-driven, connected digital world, many of them are facing a threat theyre reluctant to see, hear, or acknowledge. Just like the three wise monkeys , some small business owners are unintentionally following a philosophy of see no risk, hear no warning, speak no threat when it comes to cybersecurity.

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IT Security Guru

JANUARY 30, 2025

If these cyber attacks are successful, even just a little, they could lead to billions of pounds in damages and losses to the companies that own the platforms and the traders. So, lets explore how spread betting platforms are rising to this challenge and ensuring that their platforms are cyber risk-free.

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The Last Watchdog

JULY 5, 2022

The top reason, chosen from a proved list of ten, was ‘increased cyber security risks’, followed by the related concern, ‘new and/or increased data privacy regulations’. Cyber security keeps the C-suite up at night and perhaps that’s no surprise. Cyber in a silo? Context of risk.

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SecureWorld News

MAY 13, 2025

As geopolitical instability, supply chain disruption, and cyber threats continue to escalate, third-party risk management (TPRM) is evolving from a compliance function to a strategic business imperative. According to the EY survey , 87% of organizations have experienced a third-party risk incident in the past three years.

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SecureWorld News

JUNE 24, 2025

Experts warn that Iran-linked threat actors have deployed destructive malware and persistent mobile surveillance campaigns with increasing technical sophistication. Instead, Dornbush encourages security leaders to lean on existing cyber threat intelligence channels and focus on proactive resilience measures.

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The Last Watchdog

AUGUST 29, 2023

Here’s what you should know about the risks, what aviation is doing to address those risks, and how to overcome them. It is difficult to deny that cyberthreats are a risk to planes. Risks delineated Still, there have been many other incidents since. Fortunately, there are ways to address the risks.

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Digital Shadows

MARCH 12, 2025

Lets dive into the key findings from this period and explore how organizations in this sector can strengthen their defenses against rising cyber threats. Defending Against Ransomware: Segment IoT networks, block suspicious domains, and implement automated response playbooks to contain threats. billion from the Bybit exchange.

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Tech Republic Security

JUNE 1, 2025

As cyber threats outpace traditional perimeter defenses, organizations face mounting risks in their digital transformation efforts.

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Schneier on Security

DECEMBER 13, 2022

In many ways, ChatGPT and other AI technologies hold great promise for improving the ability of organizations and individuals to defend against cyber threats. At the same time, however, the use of these technologies also raises important questions and concerns about the potential risks and challenges they may pose.

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Jane Frankland

APRIL 25, 2025

While this progress is impressive and efficient, it comes with substantial risks. We need cybersecurity leadersCISOs, cyber risk owners, and IT decision makerswho are willing to challenge the norm, think critically, and make ethical decisions to protect our organisations, and world. Thats essentially the position were in today.

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The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

Every industry is dealing with a myriad of cyber threats in 2024. From identity theft to greater oversight on risk management, internal IT teams will be taking the brunt of these incoming regulations. This comes after the second highest year of enforcement actions from the Securities and Exchanges Commission (SEC).

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The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 18, 2024

As companies continue to grapple with rising threats and the shifting needs of a digital world, building a strong, adaptable team may be the ultimate key to survival. Organizations face rising risks of AI-driven social engineering and personal device breaches. This frees teams for strategic efforts like risk management.

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The Last Watchdog

JANUARY 2, 2024

In today’s digital landscape, organizations face numerous challenges when it comes to mitigating cyber risks. Related: How AI is transforming DevOps The constant evolution of technology, increased connectivity, and sophisticated cyber threats pose significant challenges to organizations of all sizes and industries.

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The Last Watchdog

MARCH 19, 2025

Saner Cloud is designed to address these challenges by providing a unified security platform that continuously detects, prioritizes, and remediates vulnerabilities, misconfigurations, identity risks, and compliance violationsautomatically and in real time. Cloud security has long been reactivedetecting risks but failing to fix them.

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The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 23, 2024

As small businesses increasingly depend on digital technologies to operate and grow, the risks associated with cyber threats also escalate. INE Security recommends establishing a routine for updating and patching software, which can significantly reduce the risk of a breach. Cary, NC, Oct.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 15, 2024

The American Water cyber breach has sparked conversations about the importance of cybersecurity in safeguarding essential services and the growing frequency of cyber threats targeting public utilities. 7 How To Avoid Such Cyberattacks Utility companies, like American Water, face increasing risks from cybercriminals.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 9, 2025

Cyber threats to the U.S. Related: The evolution of OT security And yet, … (more…) The post Shared Intel Q&A: Can risk-informed patching finally align OT security with real-world threats? The post Shared Intel Q&A: Can risk-informed patching finally align OT security with real-world threats?

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IT Security Guru

JANUARY 9, 2025

As we begin the New Year, it offers a chance for reflection on 2024 and to consider what we can do as security professionals and business leaders in 2025 that will keep us relevant and in the best position to counter cyber threats going forward. In the face of evolving cybersecurity threats, protecting privileged accounts is essential.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 9, 2025

Amidst the ongoing geopolitical tensions and the risk of a full-scale conflict, every organization must ask itself this question. appeared first on Kratikal Blogs - Information Hub For Cyber Security Experts. The post When Missiles Fly, Cyber Threats Follow: How to Prepare in Case of a Cyber Fallout!

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The Last Watchdog

MARCH 17, 2025

17, 2025, CyberNewswire — Cyberattacks are no longer an abstract threat – they dominate risk planning for companies worldwide. The latest Link11 European Cyber Report shows an alarming trend: the number of DDoS attacks has more than doubled, and they are shorter, more targeted, and more technically sophisticated.

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The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 4, 2024

almost 70% are under pressure from senior management/boards to better justify their next annual cybersecurity budget against the actual risks and threats faced by their organisation. In particular, Green Raven is a white-label partner for Darkscope, the world’s premier predictive cyber threat intelligence for enterprises.

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Jane Frankland

MAY 3, 2025

Allegedly orchestrated by the same group known as Scattered Spider, these attacks highlight the significant challenges even the most respected and established brands face in defending against modern cyber threats. Cybersecurity isnt just an IT problem; its central to risk management, operational continuity, and customer trust.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Protecting Retailers Against Cyber Risks on Black Friday and Cyber Monday josh.pearson@t… Tue, 11/26/2024 - 08:01 As Black Friday and Cyber Monday loom, the stakes for retailers extend far beyond enticing deals and record sales. trillion, the risk of a data breach extends beyond immediate financial losses.

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

AI-powered threat detection is enabling organizations to identify and neutralize attacks faster, but adversarial AI is also supercharging cyber threats. According to the report: "AI can analyze vast amounts of security data in real time, identifying anomalies and potential threats faster than traditional methods.

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SecureWorld News

MARCH 13, 2025

While the AI-generated malware in this case required manual intervention to function, the fact that these systems can produce even semi-functional malicious code is a clear signal that security teams need to adapt their strategies to account for this emerging threat vector."

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Webroot

JANUARY 6, 2025

24/7/365 monitoring and threat response Cyber threats dont follow a 9-to-5 scheduletheyre more likely to strike after hours or on weekends, when in-house teams may be offline. With built-in security controls, reporting, and documentation, OpenText helps protect customer data, reduce risks, and keep you clear of costly fines.

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Jane Frankland

OCTOBER 25, 2024

A scenario where you could face any looming cyber crisis knowing that you’d emerge unscathed. As ITDMs, CISOs and cyber risk owners this is our dream scenario, and he got me thinking. This is a common misconception that has caught many ITDMs, CISOs and cyber risk owners out.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 28, 2025

In the aftermath, several alternative forums emerged, some demanded entry fees, fueling confusion and raising the risk of scams or government-run honeypots. Rumors ranged from FBI raids and the arrest of the administrator. They warned users that emerging clones are untrustworthy, likely honeypots set up to lure users.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JUNE 3, 2025

What is Data Security Risk? Risks are introduced to the databases, file servers, data lakes, cloud repositories, and storage devices through all the access paths to and from these systems. Why does complexity factor into data security risk? Many factors drive organizations growth and at the same time security complexity.

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SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Tasked with safeguarding data and infrastructure, CISOs face mounting pressures as cyber threats escalate, regulatory demands grow, and the role expands to encompass strategic business responsibilities. Stress and burnout are leading contributors, with 60% citing stress and 53% citing burnout as risks that could prompt them to leave.

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Jane Frankland

JUNE 8, 2025

However, the lines are blurring and if these executive roles don’t realign—clearly and deliberately—the result will be friction, inefficiency, and exposure to security and reputational risks that no organisation can afford. The CIO: At Risk of Being Sidelined Historically, the CIO oversaw enterprise-wide IT. Projects stall.

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

BEC attacks: a growing financial and security risk BEC remains one of the most financially devastating cyber threats, with losses worldwide reaching into the billions. As Operation Heart Blocker disrupts one arm of the phishing ecosystem, it serves as a reminder of the ever-present cyber threats facing businesses today.

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