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Business

Empower Your People: Your Best Cybersecurity Defense

The primary cybersecurity vulnerability is the human element, as most incidents stem from psychological manipulation like phishing and social engineering…

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Business

Allianz Life Data Breach: 1.1 Million Customers’ Data Exposed

Allianz Life suffered a cybersecurity breach affecting 1.1 million individuals, compromising sensitive personal data including names, addresses, and Social Security…

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Business

Beware: Noodlophile Infostealer Masks as Fake Legal Notices

A global cyber campaign uses fake legal notices via spear-phishing emails to distribute the Noodlophile infostealer, impersonating law firms to…

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Business

Legacy to SaaS: How Complexity Threatens Enterprise Security

The shift to SaaS solutions is transforming enterprise security, but hybrid environments combining legacy systems and cloud applications create vulnerabilities…

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Business

Clorox Sues Cognizant for $380M Over Help Desk Hack in Cyberattack

Clorox sued Cognizant for $380 million, alleging gross negligence in a 2023 cyberattack caused by lax security protocols and a…

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Cybersecurity

Stop Cyber-Attacks with Simple IAM Controls

Cyber threats often stem from basic oversights like identity management failures, as seen in recent UK retailer breaches involving social…

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Business

Louis Vuitton UK Hit by Major Data Breach

Louis Vuitton UK confirmed a data breach exposing customer details like names, contact info, and purchase history, though payment data…

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AI & Tech

Africa’s Cybersecurity Crisis: Mobilizing Communities for a Safer Digital Future

Africa's digital transformation offers opportunities, but rising cyber threats and a severe shortage of skilled professionals (fewer than 25,000 for…

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AI & Tech

Is Your Hospitality Business a Sitting Duck? Cyberattacks Are Costing the Industry Millions

The hospitality industry faces increasing cybersecurity threats, with rising financial losses due to breaches targeting sensitive guest data, necessitating stronger…

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Artificial Intelligence

Is AI Security on Par with Cloud Standards?

AI in cybersecurity is a double-edged sword, enhancing defenses while also equipping attackers with advanced tools, creating a dynamic threat…

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Business

Scattered Spider Attacks: 3 Crucial Lessons for Insurance Firms

Insurance companies are increasingly targeted by cybercriminals like Scattered Spider, exploiting weak identity security and help desk procedures to breach…

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Business

71% of New Employees Fall for Phishing Emails in First 3 Months

New employees are 71% more likely to click on phishing emails in their first three months due to unfamiliarity with…

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Artificial Intelligence

Stolen Data Fuels a Booming Cybercrime Black Market

The underground cybercrime economy is booming, with stolen personal data treated as a high-value commodity, traded in sophisticated operations involving…

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Business

Europol Warns of Soaring Criminal Demand for Data

Europol warns of a booming underground economy fueled by stolen data, driving fraud, ransomware, and exploitation, as revealed in their…

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Business

Secure Yet Seamless: Cybersecurity for High-Net-Worth Clients

Wealth management firms prioritize cybersecurity to protect high-net-worth clients from increasingly sophisticated threats, balancing robust security with seamless client experiences.…

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