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Vulnerabilities & Threats
8 Proactive Cybersecurity Technologies to Watch in 20238 Proactive Cybersecurity Technologies to Watch in 2023

Proactive cybersecurity is expected to gain major traction this year. Learn about this 2023 cybersecurity trend.

byKaren D. Schwartz
Jan 3, 2023
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Vulnerabilities & Threats
Ransomware Defense a Top 2022 Cybersecurity Trend, ChallengeRansomware Defense a Top 2022 Cybersecurity Trend, Challenge
byKaren D. Schwartz
Dec 30, 2022
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Top 10 Stories About Enterprise Threat Management in 2022
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Top 10 Stories About Enterprise Threat Management in 2022Top 10 Stories About Enterprise Threat Management in 2022
byHenry Chapman
Dec 22, 2022
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Vulnerabilities & Threats
Systemic Risk Threatens Every OrganizationSystemic Risk Threatens Every Organization
byLucia Milică, Proofpoint
Dec 2, 2022
1 Min Read
Ransomware, at Your Service
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Ransomware, at Your ServiceRansomware, at Your Service
byKaren D. Schwartz
Dec 1, 2022
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Pushwoosh Software in Apps: How Much Risk?Pushwoosh Software in Apps: How Much Risk?
byCarrie Pallardy, InformationWeek
Nov 21, 2022
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SandboxAQ Wins Pentagon Contract to Probe Quantum Threats
SandboxAQ Wins Pentagon Contract to Probe Quantum Threats
Nov 18, 2022
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1 Min Read
byBloomberg News
Nursing Firm Uses Concentric AI To Boost Data Risk Management
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Nursing Firm Uses Concentric AI To Boost Data Risk Management
Nursing Firm Uses Concentric AI To Boost Data Risk Management
Nov 18, 2022
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1 Min Read
byKaren D. Schwartz
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Hidden Emissions From Cloud Computing Pose Net-Zero Threat
Hidden Emissions From Cloud Computing Pose Net-Zero Threat
Nov 17, 2022
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1 Min Read
byBloomberg News
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Abortions, Drug Use Exposed in Cyberattack on Australian Health Insurer
Abortions, Drug Use Exposed in Cyberattack on Australian Health Insurer
Nov 14, 2022
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1 Min Read
byBloomberg News
Twitter Auditors Missed Security Lapses Whistleblower Later Called ‘Egregious’
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Twitter Auditors Missed Security Lapses Whistleblower Later Called ‘Egregious’
Twitter Auditors Missed Security Lapses Whistleblower Later Called ‘Egregious’
Nov 11, 2022
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1 Min Read
byBloomberg News
Retail Sector Prepares for Annual Holiday Cybercrime Onslaught
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Retail Sector Prepares for Annual Holiday Cybercrime Onslaught
Retail Sector Prepares for Annual Holiday Cybercrime Onslaught
Nov 8, 2022
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1 Min Read
byDark Reading, Elizabeth Montalbano
Predictions 2023: Security Pros Face Greater Internal Risks
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Predictions 2023: Security Pros Face Greater Internal Risks update from October 2022
Predictions 2023: Security Pros Face Greater Internal Risks update from October 2022
Oct 31, 2022
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1 Min Read
byForrester Blog Network
US Warns Ransomware Attacks Are Outpacing Ability to Stop Them
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US Warns Ransomware Attacks Are Outpacing Ability to Stop Them
US Warns Ransomware Attacks Are Outpacing Ability to Stop Them
Oct 31, 2022
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1 Min Read
byBloomberg News
Compliance Shortfalls Signal Increased Security Concerns
Vulnerabilities & Threats
Compliance Shortfalls Signal Increased Security Concerns
Compliance Shortfalls Signal Increased Security Concerns
Oct 28, 2022
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1 Min Read
byHenry Chapman
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Vulnerabilities & Threats
Why Low-Code/No-Code App Development Has Inherent Security Risks
Why Low-Code/No-Code App Development Has Inherent Security Risks
Oct 26, 2022
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1 Min Read
byBen Kliger, Zenity
Threat Groups Repurpose Banking Trojans into Backdoors
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Threat Groups Repurpose Banking Trojans into Backdoors
Threat Groups Repurpose Banking Trojans into Backdoors
Oct 25, 2022
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1 Min Read
byRobert Lemos, Dark Reading
Services You Should Expect From Your Cyber Insurance Provider
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Services You Should Expect From Your Cyber Insurance Provider
Services You Should Expect From Your Cyber Insurance Provider
Oct 20, 2022
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1 Min Read
byRichard Pallardy, InformationWeek
Phishing Mitigation Can Cost Businesses More Than $1M Annually
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Phishing Mitigation Can Cost Businesses More Than $1M Annually
Phishing Mitigation Can Cost Businesses More Than $1M Annually
Oct 19, 2022
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1 Min Read
byDark Reading, Elizabeth Montalbano
Hackers Targeting Tech Supply Chains Spur Security Startup Boom
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Hackers Targeting Tech Supply Chains Spur Security Startup Boom
Hackers Targeting Tech Supply Chains Spur Security Startup Boom
Oct 19, 2022
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1 Min Read
byBloomberg News
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Vulnerabilities & Threats
State Cybersecurity Organizations in 'Heightened Risk Environment'
State Cybersecurity Organizations in 'Heightened Risk Environment'
Oct 14, 2022
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1 Min Read
byAndy Castillo
Cyberattackers Spoof Google Translate in Unique Phishing Tactic
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Cyberattackers Spoof Google Translate in Unique Phishing Tactic
Cyberattackers Spoof Google Translate in Unique Phishing Tactic
Oct 13, 2022
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1 Min Read
byDark Reading, Elizabeth Montalbano
AI and Residual Finger Heat Could Be a Password Cracker's Latest Tools
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AI and Residual Finger Heat Could Be a Password Cracker's Latest Tools
AI and Residual Finger Heat Could Be a Password Cracker's Latest Tools
Oct 11, 2022
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1 Min Read
byDark Reading, Ericka Chickowski
Lockbit 3.0 Ransomware Gang Emerges as Leading Threat Actor
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Lockbit 3.0 Ransomware Gang Emerges as Leading Threat Actor
Lockbit 3.0 Ransomware Gang Emerges as Leading Threat Actor
Oct 3, 2022
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1 Min Read
byITPro Today Staff
BlackCat/ALPHV Gang Adds Wiper Functionality as Ransomware Tactic
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BlackCat/ALPHV Gang Adds Wiper Functionality as Ransomware Tactic
BlackCat/ALPHV Gang Adds Wiper Functionality as Ransomware Tactic
Sep 27, 2022
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1 Min Read
byDark Reading, Elizabeth Montalbano
Ninety Percent of Organizations Struggle with Ransomware
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Ninety Percent of Organizations Struggle with Ransomware
Ninety Percent of Organizations Struggle with Ransomware
Sep 21, 2022
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1 Min Read
byITPro Today Staff
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Vulnerabilities & Threats
US Cyber-Defense Agency Urges Companies to Automate Threat Testing
US Cyber-Defense Agency Urges Companies to Automate Threat Testing
Sep 15, 2022
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1 Min Read
byBloomberg News
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Vulnerabilities & Threats
Cloud Security: Why Understanding Vulnerabilities vs. Threats vs. Risks Matters
Cloud Security: Why Understanding Vulnerabilities vs. Threats vs. Risks Matters
Sep 15, 2022
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1 Min Read
byChristopher Tozzi
TeamTNT Hits 150K Docker Containers via Malicious Cloud Images
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TeamTNT Hits 150K Docker Containers via Malicious Cloud Images
TeamTNT Hits 150K Docker Containers via Malicious Cloud Images
Sep 14, 2022
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1 Min Read
byJai Vijayan, Dark Reading
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Vulnerabilities & Threats
Exhausted IT Security Teams Battle Rise of Deepfakes, API Attacks
Exhausted IT Security Teams Battle Rise of Deepfakes, API Attacks
Sep 12, 2022
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1 Min Read
byNathan Eddy
How a University Used DNSFilter to up Its Security Game
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How a University Used DNSFilter to up Its Security Game
How a University Used DNSFilter to up Its Security Game
Sep 6, 2022
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1 Min Read
byKaren D. Schwartz
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Vulnerabilities & Threats
Suspected Russian Ransomware Group Hacks Italian Energy Agency
Suspected Russian Ransomware Group Hacks Italian Energy Agency
Sep 2, 2022
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1 Min Read
byBloomberg News
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Vulnerabilities & Threats
Is Low-Code, No-Code a Security Risk to Your Enterprise?
Is Low-Code, No-Code a Security Risk to Your Enterprise?
Aug 25, 2022
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1 Min Read
byRyan Daily, No Jitter
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Vulnerabilities & Threats
GitLab DevSecOps Survey Highlights Toolchain Sprawl Problem
GitLab DevSecOps Survey Highlights Toolchain Sprawl Problem
Aug 25, 2022
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1 Min Read
bySean Michael Kerner
How To Prevent Software Vulnerabilities in Commercial Applications
Vulnerabilities & Threats
How To Prevent Software Vulnerabilities in Commercial Applications
How To Prevent Software Vulnerabilities in Commercial Applications
Aug 24, 2022
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1 Min Read
byKaren D. Schwartz

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