Verizon 2024 Data Breach Report shows the risk of the human element

Verizon 2024 Data Breach Report shows the risk of the human element

Verizon Business released its 17th-annual Data Breach Investigations Report (DBIR), highlighting the role that the human element plays in cyber threats. This report examined 30,458 security incidents as well as 10,626 verified breaches in 2023, representing a two-fold increase from 2022. Out of the breaches analyzed, more than two-thirds (68%) included a non-malicious human element — in other words, these incidents involved insider errors or people falling for social engineering schemes. This percentage remains consistent…

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3 UK Cyber Security Trends to Watch in 2024

3 UK Cyber Security Trends to Watch in 2024

Staying up to date with the latest in cyber security has arguably never been more paramount than in 2024. Financial services provider Allianz named cyber attacks this year’s biggest risk for business in the U.K. and a top concern for businesses of all sizes for the first time. However, many professionals are still in the dark about what the events in Q1 tell us about the cyber landscape for the rest of the year that…

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Why are phishing attacks destroying SMBs?

Why are phishing attacks destroying SMBs?

Phishing scams have become an all-too-common threat. Through spear fishing, vishing and other forms of social engineering, cybercriminals trick business owners and employees into disclosing sensitive information like credentials and passwords, eventually resulting in data breaches and ransomware installations on a business’s network. According to Accenture, 43% of cyberattacks are aimed at small businesses. But why have these attacks become so prevalent and so successful? Macro trends have pushed workplaces to permanently adopt a hybrid…

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Sekoia: Latest in the Financial Sector Cyber Threat Landscape

Sekoia: Latest in the Financial Sector Cyber Threat Landscape

A new report from French-based cybersecurity company Sekoia describes evolutions in the financial sector threat landscape. The sector is the most impacted by phishing worldwide and is increasingly targeted by QR code phishing. The financial industry also suffers from attacks on the software supply chain and stands among the most targeted sectors impacted by ransomware in 2023. And an increase in attacks on Android smartphones affects the sector, both for cybercrime and cyberespionage operations. Jump…

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Minimizing data breaches from human error with randomized re-representations

Minimizing data breaches from human error with randomized re-representations

Minimizing data breaches from human error with randomized re-representations | Security Magazine This website requires certain cookies to work and uses other cookies to help you have the best experience. By visiting this website, certain cookies have already been set, which you may delete and block. By closing this message or continuing to use our site, you agree to the use of cookies. Visit our updated privacy and cookie policy to learn more. This…

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Report: US suffers 49.8M leaked accounts in Q2

Report: US suffers 49.8M leaked accounts in Q2

US is most breached country in Q2 | Security Magazine This website requires certain cookies to work and uses other cookies to help you have the best experience. By visiting this website, certain cookies have already been set, which you may delete and block. By closing this message or continuing to use our site, you agree to the use of cookies. Visit our updated privacy and cookie policy to learn more. This Website Uses…

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Consider the human factor in cyber breaches

Consider the human factor in cyber breaches

Consider the human factor in cyber breaches | Security Magazine This website requires certain cookies to work and uses other cookies to help you have the best experience. By visiting this website, certain cookies have already been set, which you may delete and block. By closing this message or continuing to use our site, you agree to the use of cookies. Visit our updated privacy and cookie policy to learn more. This Website Uses…

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The importance of security hygiene

The importance of security hygiene

The importance of security hygiene | Security Magazine This website requires certain cookies to work and uses other cookies to help you have the best experience. By visiting this website, certain cookies have already been set, which you may delete and block. By closing this message or continuing to use our site, you agree to the use of cookies. Visit our updated privacy and cookie policy to learn more. This Website Uses CookiesBy closing…

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Verizon 2023 Data Breach Report shows rising cost of ransomware

Verizon 2023 Data Breach Report shows rising cost of ransomware

Verizon 2023 Data Breach Report shows rising cost of ransomware | Security Magazine This website requires certain cookies to work and uses other cookies to help you have the best experience. By visiting this website, certain cookies have already been set, which you may delete and block. By closing this message or continuing to use our site, you agree to the use of cookies. Visit our updated privacy and cookie policy to learn more. …

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How organizations can protect against phishing campaigns

How organizations can protect against phishing campaigns

How organizations can protect against phishing campaigns | Security Magazine This website requires certain cookies to work and uses other cookies to help you have the best experience. By visiting this website, certain cookies have already been set, which you may delete and block. By closing this message or continuing to use our site, you agree to the use of cookies. Visit our updated privacy and cookie policy to learn more. This Website Uses…

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