A technology service provider named ‘Zeroed-In’ Technologies fell victim to a cyber attack, resulting in the exposure of employee information from the Dollar Tree and Family Dollar stores chain. The breach is estimated to have granted unauthorized access to sensitive…
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CrowdStrike CEO suggests to use AI to curb ransomware spread
George Kurtz, the CEO of Crowd-Strike, has proposed a strategy for leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI) to combat ransomware attacks. During an interview with CNBC’s Jim Cramer, Kurtz emphasized that AI could play a crucial role in identifying novel ransomware variants…
What is Advanced Threat Protection in Office 365 and How Does it Work?
Cyber threats are becoming more common by the day. However, we live in an era where digital threats are becoming increasingly sophisticated. When that’s the case, the importance of robust cybersecurity measures cannot be overstated. Office 365 Advanced Threat Protection…
Reflecting on Generative AI One-Year Post ChatGPT Launch
On November 30, 2022, the technology world as we knew it changed with the launch of ChatGPT. In honor of the one-year anniversary of its debut, the below experts shared their perspectives on the impact the technology has had on…
Stop Expecting Developers to Write Secure Code
[By Eitan Worcel, CEO and co-founder, Mobb.ai] While it is expected that organizations do as much as possible to secure their software applications, expecting developers to write secure code only sets both up for failure. The root of the issue…
Why it’s time for biometric payment cards to hit the mainstream
Have you ever found yourself in a situation where making a payment became an awkward ordeal? Perhaps you’ve caused a hold up at the tube barriers while waiting for your mobile device to recognise your fingerprint, or maybe you’ve drawn…
Why we need to make passwords a thing of the past
Alex Laurie, SVP Global Sales Engineering at Ping Identity Passwords have been with us for decades. The problem is that people have far too many to remember – does this one have a capital letter, a number or a special…
Ransomware attack on Law Firm can halt its M&A
The Allen & Overy law firm, currently engaged in a Merger and Acquisition deal with Shearman & Sterling, has fallen prey to the LockBit ransomware group, a notorious faction known for spreading file-encrypting malware. Despite assurances from trade analysts that…
CompTIA achieves place in National Cyber Security Hall of Fame
The Computing Technology Industry Association, better known as CompTIA, has earned a distinguished place in the National Cyber Security Hall (NCSH) of Fame, recognizing its pivotal role in empowering IT professionals to unlock their potential in the realms of security…
What is Simulated Phishing
Simulated Phishing refers to the practice of creating fake or simulated phishing attacks to test and assess the vulnerability of individuals or organizations to phishing threats. Phishing is a type of cyber-attack where malicious actors attempt to deceive individuals into…