Vulnerabilities & Threats

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Vulnerabilities & Threats

How Third-party Risks Increase Data Breach Vulnerabilities How Third-party Risks Increase Data Breach Vulnerabilities

Most data breaches originate from an organization’s business partners, yet many IT teams fail to track and monitor these third parties effectively. The extensive supply chain adds complexity to the security landscape.

byStephen Lawton

Jun 15, 2023

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1 Min Read

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Cyber Insurance Premiums Surge by 50% as Ransomware Attacks Increase Cyber Insurance Premiums Surge by 50% as Ransomware Attacks Increase

byBloomberg News

Jun 14, 2023

1 Min Read

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6 Ways To Manage Cybersecurity Burnout and Support Teams Better 6 Ways To Manage Cybersecurity Burnout and Support Teams Better

byCarrie Pallardy, InformationWeek

Jun 14, 2023

1 Min Read

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Atlassian Brings New DevSecOps Integrations to Jira Atlassian Brings New DevSecOps Integrations to Jira

bySean Michael Kerner

Jun 9, 2023

1 Min Read

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Vulnerabilities & Threats

The Unintended Consequences of Banning Ransomware Payments The Unintended Consequences of Banning Ransomware Payments

Jun 5, 2023

1 Min Read

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Key Strategies for Tackling Third-party Software Vulnerabilities Key Strategies for Tackling Third-party Software Vulnerabilities

byKaren D. Schwartz

May 22, 2023

1 Min Read

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Vulnerabilities & Threats

Generative AI: A Cybercriminal’s New Best Friend

Generative AI: A Cybercriminal’s New Best Friend

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NSA Gives Assessment of Cyber Threats from Russia, China, and AI

NSA Gives Assessment of Cyber Threats from Russia, China, and AI

byJoao-Pierre S. Ruth, InformationWeek

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Computer System Used To Hunt Fugitives Is Still Down 10 Weeks After Hack

Computer System Used To Hunt Fugitives Is Still Down 10 Weeks After Hack

byThe Washington Post

Vulnerabilities & Threats

AI Pioneer Quits Google to Warn Humanity of the Tech's Existential Threat

AI Pioneer Quits Google to Warn Humanity of the Tech's Existential Threat

byThe Washington Post

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FBI Focuses on Cybersecurity With $90M Budget Request

FBI Focuses on Cybersecurity With $90M Budget Request

byNate Nelson, Dark Reading

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Developing Proactive Security Measures: Lessons from Lemonade

Developing Proactive Security Measures: Lessons from Lemonade

byKaren D. Schwartz

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Vulnerabilities & Threats

The Hidden Risk of Open Source: Transitive Dependencies

The Hidden Risk of Open Source: Transitive Dependencies

byITPro Today Staff

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Vulnerabilities & Threats

What Is Ransomware? How It Works and How To Prevent It

What Is Ransomware? How It Works and How To Prevent It

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How To Prevent Quiet Quitting in Cybersecurity

How To Prevent Quiet Quitting in Cybersecurity

byKaren D. Schwartz

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Is Generative AI the Next Big Threat to Open Source Software?

Is Generative AI the Next Big Threat to Open Source Software?

byChristopher Tozzi

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Encrypting Code in a PowerShell Script (Tutorial)

Encrypting Code in a PowerShell Script (Video Tutorial)

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Free AI Programs Prone to Security Risks, Researchers Say

Free AI Programs Prone to Security Risks, Researchers Say

byBloomberg News

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Vulnerabilities & Threats

VeroWay Prepares for Quantum Security Threats

VeroWay Prepares for Quantum Security Threats

byKaren D. Schwartz

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Vulnerabilities & Threats

Microsoft Outlook Vulnerability Could Be 2023's 'It' Bug

Microsoft Outlook Vulnerability Could Be 2023's 'It' Bug

byDark Reading, Nathan Eddy

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Vulnerabilities & Threats

Kronos Malware: What You Need To Know So You’re Not Affected

Kronos Malware: What You Need To Know So You’re Not Affected

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Vulnerabilities & Threats

Infostealer Malware Fuels the Cybercriminal Underground

Infostealer Malware Fuels the Cybercriminal Underground

byAlyse Burnside

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Vulnerabilities & Threats

ChatGPT and Cybersecurity: The Good, the Bad, and the Careful

ChatGPT and Cybersecurity: The Good, the Bad, and the Careful

byKaren D. Schwartz

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Vulnerabilities & Threats

Overworked CISOs May Harm Organizations’ Overall Security

Overworked CISOs May Harm Organizations’ Overall Security

byAlyse Burnside

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Top 10 Open Source Software Security Risks for IT Pros

Top 10 Open Source Software Security Risks for IT Pros

byAlyse Burnside

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Prepare for Innovative Security Threats in the Metaverse

Prepare for Innovative Security Threats in the Metaverse

byAlyse Burnside

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1 in 4 CISOs Wants To Say Sayonara to Security

1 in 4 CISOs Wants To Say Sayonara to Security

byDark Reading, Ericka Chickowski

Patching & Passwords Lead the Problem Pack for Cyber Teams

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Patching & Passwords Lead the Problem Pack for Cyber Teams

Patching & Passwords Lead the Problem Pack for Cyber Teams

byDark Reading, Nathan Eddy

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Vulnerabilities & Threats

Nearly All Firms Have Ties With Breached Third Parties

Nearly All Firms Have Ties With Breached Third Parties

byRobert Lemos, Dark Reading

Convincing, Malicious Google Ads Look to Lift Password Manager Logins

Vulnerabilities & Threats

Convincing, Malicious Google Ads Look to Lift Password Manager Logins

Convincing, Malicious Google Ads Look to Lift Password Manager Logins

byJai Vijayan, Dark Reading

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Post-infection Remediation Needed to Combat Ransomware Attacks

Post-infection Remediation Needed to Combat Ransomware Attacks

byAlyse Burnside

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Fewer Companies Are Paying Ransoms to Hackers, Researchers Say

Fewer Companies Are Paying Ransoms to Hackers, Researchers Say

byBloomberg News

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Vulnerabilities & Threats

IT Security Challenges Emerge in Smart Cities

IT Security Challenges Emerge in Smart Cities

byAlyse Burnside

Vulnerabilities & Threats

Veracode State of Software Security Report Identifies How to Improve DevSecOps

Veracode State of Software Security Report Identifies How to Improve DevSecOps

bySean Michael Kerner

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Vulnerabilities & Threats

How To Fight Security Tool Sprawl

How To Fight Security Tool Sprawl

byKaren D. Schwartz

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