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RSAC insights: CyberGRX finds a ton of value in wider sharing of third-party risk assessments

The Last Watchdog

The value of sharing threat intelligence is obvious. Related: Supply chains under siege. But what about trusted allies who unwittingly put your company in harm’s way? It can be a big strain on resources just to respond to security questionnaires,” he says. “At This took the form of programmatic audits.

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The 2022 ThreatLabz State of Ransomware Report

Security Boulevard

The 2022 ThreatLabz State of Ransomware report breaks down a year’s worth of intelligence from a variety of sources, including over 200B daily transactions and 150M daily blocked threats across the Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange, and shows that ransomware is becoming even more attractive to criminals. PYSA/Mespinoza. REvil/Sodinokibi.

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A Reactive Cybersecurity Strategy Is No Strategy at All

CyberSecurity Insiders

A foundational approach to cybersecurity empowers CISOs to see abnormalities and block threats before they do damage. In 2020, the SolarWinds supply chain attack opened backdoors into thousands of organizations (including government agencies) that used its services, while late last year, the far-reaching Log4J exploit exploded onto the scene.

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Global Cyber Threats Persistent as Bad Actor Motivations Evolve

SecureWorld News

Since we began holistically tracking cybersecurity trends 15 years ago with our annual Data Breach Investigations Report (DBIR), we've seen many shifting motivations and strategies behind the bad actors seeking to cause immense harm. One thing has remained consistent: the threat of cyberattacks is real and a daily global onslaught.

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Cybersecurity threats: what awaits us in 2023?

SecureList

Knowing what the future holds can help with being prepared for emerging threats better. Every year, Kaspersky experts prepare forecasts for different industries, helping them to build a strong defense against any cybersecurity threats they might face in the foreseeable future. Vladimir Dashchenko , Security Evangelist, Kaspersky.

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TikTok: What’s going on and should I be worried?

Malwarebytes

So, if your hair is on fire, extinguish it and consider this with a cool head. During a US Senate hearing, General Paul Nakasone, Director of the National Security Agency (NSA) stated that “America's TikTok-addicted youth is playing with a loaded gun." Can TikTok be used to spy on certain groups of people? Definitely!

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BEST PRACTICES: Resurgence of encrypted thumb drives shows value of offline backups — in the field

The Last Watchdog

Encrypted flash drives, essentially secure storage on a stick, are a proven technology that has been readily available for at least 15 years. What’s happened is this: Digital transformation has raced forward promoting high-velocity software innovation, with only a nod to security. LW: Threats are still out there, essentially.

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