Ransomware attacks are a growing menace. Malicious actors are constantly honing their tactics to exploit vulnerabilities and extort ransoms from businesses and individuals. These attacks can cause significant financial and reputational damage, making it crucial for businesses to stay vigilant.…
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Cyber insurance claims fall as businesses refuse ransom payments and recover themselves
Databarracks’ Data Health Check – an annual survey of 500 UK IT decision makers – found that while more organisations than ever have cyber insurance, the number of claims is down. 66% of those surveyed report having insurance specifically for…
AI-powered cyber threats are too overpowering for over 50% of security teams
According to research from Absolute Security, over half (54%) of Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) feel their security team is unprepared for evolving AI-powered threats. The findings were uncovered in the Absolute Security United Kingdom CISO Cyber Resilience Report 2024,…
New Threat Report from Cato Networks Uncovers Threat Actor Selling Data and Source Code from Major Brands
This week, SASE pros, Cato Networks have published the Q2 2024 Cato CTRL SASE Threat Report, which provides insights into the threat landscape across several key areas: hacking communities and the dark web, enterprise security and network security. The report found that…
New Post Quantum Cryptography Standards Poised to Revolutionize Cybersecurity
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has officially published its highly anticipated Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) for post-quantum cryptography (PQC). This significant development will affect a broad range of entities, including financial institutions and government agencies, particularly…
Kicking cyber security down the road can come back to bite you
The consequences of a successful cyber attack can be disastrous. From substantial financial loss to significant reputational damage, they can lead to untold operational disruption. Yet despite the clear and present danger, some businesses continue to deprioritise cyber security, with…
How to spot phishing in the age of AI
Since the rise of generative AI in late 2022, a lot has been written about the impact of these tools on cybersecurity. Over $1.1 billion was made in ransomware payments in 2023 alone – and the harsh reality is that…
What skills can cyber security experts develop to adapt to AI and quantum computing?
A career in cyber security is incredibly rewarding. Each day practitioners are met with new challenges that test their problem solving and critical thinking skills. It rewards creativity and can make a tangible impact on a business, its customers and…
NIS2 Directive in the EU: An imminent deadline, insufficient preparation
Dr. Martin J. Kraemer, Security Awareness Advocate at Knowbe4, gives his advice on where to organisations can start to act now with the impending NIS2 regulation While EU member states must introduce the Network and Information Systems Directive 2022…
European IT Professionals Want Training on AI, Poll Finds
New research conducted by ISACA found that 62% of people believe that AI will have a positive impact on audit/assurance in the next year – the highest number compared to other areas like risk, compliance, security, IT strategy/governance, and privacy.…