Malicious search engine ads drive latest phishing threat
New research from BlueVoyant shows the use of malicious search engine ads is on the rise and poses a significant threat to internet users and companies.
These ads can lead to phishing websites or malware downloads, putting personal, financial and corporate information at risk. For companies, a compromise via phishing can lead to brand reputation damage, financial loss, and loss of customer trust.
Businesses not prepared for AI-based attacks
A new survey of almost 1,800 security leaders and practitioners in 14 countries, finds 74 percent of respondents believe AI-augmented cyberthreats are already having a significant impact on their organizations, yet 60 percent believe they are currently unprepared to defend against these attacks.
The study from Darktrace shows 71 percent of respondents are confident that AI-augmented security solutions will be able to detect and block AI-augmented threats. However, only 26 percent fully understand which types of AI are used in their security stack today.
Is your zero trust program at risk of failure? [Q&A]
Zero trust is no longer a 'nice to have' for cybersecurity leaders. As organizations embrace hybrid and remote workforces, the volume of cyberattacks and data breaches involving unauthorized access to networks, applications and systems has surged.
In response, cybersecurity leaders are striving to adopt a zero trust approach to security to reduce the risk of data breaches, ransomware and insider threats. However, the success of these efforts are being undermined by a variety of factors.
Almost a quarter of consumers consider cybersecurity when choosing a bank
What factors do you take into account when choosing a bank? How good the interest they offer on your savings is perhaps? Whether there's a convenient branch nearby? How easy the website is to navigate? A new study shows that 23 percent of US and UK consumers say that a bank's approach to cybersecurity is a factor when they consider opening an account.
The research from CybSafe finds that 85 percent of customers feel it important that their bank offers training about staying safe online and avoiding scams to those who want it, with 42 percent of respondents stating that such measures are 'very important'.
Will the conversational web see the end of tech giants' app stores? [Q&A]
The rise of generative AI platforms like ChatGPT has brought us a step closer to a 'conversational web' where it's possible to find information and access services without needing an app.
This could potentially mean the end of app stores from the likes of Apple and Google and disrupt the whole app ecosystem.
Skills shortage drives automation and outsourcing
A new report from IT solutions provider Auvik reveals a lack of skilled workers as the top challenge for IT teams.
Based on a study of over 2,000 internal IT and MSP professionals, the report shows an increased focus on adopting automation, including AI and ML tools, to address the needs of overworked and understaffed IT teams.
Industry turns to zero trust
A new study of industrial enterprises shows 72 percent have started adopting zero trust principles, with 38 percent of organizations establishing, implementing, and optimizing zero trust control measures.
The study from Xage and Takepoint Research surveyed over 250 cybersecurity senior leaders across critical infrastructure organizations, energy, utilities, transportation, oil and gas and manufacturing to gauge the current state of zero trust implementation.
21 percent of S&P 500 companies reported breaches in 2023
According to the latest threat research from SecurityScorecard, 21 percent of S&P 500 companies experienced breaches in 2023.
The report shows that 25 percent of these breaches impacted financial services and insurance companies. Financial institutions have some of the most robust security programs because they have substantial money and assets. But the interconnected nature of the financial sector means that compromising one institution or commonly used product can lead to broader impacts across the entire industry.
79 percent of security pros don't think their company has adequate protection
Half of security professionals say it's almost impossible to find the right balance between security and employee productivity, and 79 percent don't think their security protections are adequate.
A new study from 1Password, based on a survey of 1,500 North American workers, including 500 IT security professionals, finds 69 percent of security pros admit they're at least partly reactive when it comes to security. While 61 percent believe they're being pulled in too many conflicting directions.
Nearly half don't use mobile security solutions
A new report from Bitdefender shows that 45 percent of consumers don't use mobile security solutions, despite the fact that 78 percent conduct sensitive transactions on their devices.
Based on an independent global survey of over 7,000 consumers, the report looks at top security behaviors, practices and concerns across their digital footprint and lifestyle.
Accepting generative AI into enterprise software development [Q&A]
The development community has been quick to embrace generative AI for its productivity potential. But at the same time it raises concerns for enterprises around IP/ownership, security, compliance and more.
We talked to Steve Martinelli, director of developer advocacy and community at Equinix, to discuss the similarities between GenAI and open-source software's acceptance journey, and how we might tackle the unique challenges it presents.
Firewalla launches protection for Wi-Fi 7 networks
The introduction of Wi-Fi 7 -- IEEE 802.11be to its friends -- marks a step forward in wireless speeds to cope with the five and 10 gigabit capabilities of fiber networks.
Of course your security needs to keep up with these speeds too and that's why Firewalla is launching its Gold Pro 10-gigabit smart firewall.
Keeper Security introduces passkey support for mobiles
Passkeys, cryptographic keys that lets users log in to accounts and apps without entering a password, have been around for a while but mostly on computers.
Now though Keeper Security has introduced passkey management support for both both Android and iOS mobile devices.
Malicious QR codes hide attacks in plain sight [Q&A]
With their ability to provide access to websites, enable mobile payments, and retrieve data, QR (quick-response) codes have become a ubiquitous part of our daily lives. In fact, In 2022, approximately 89 million smartphone users in the United States scanned a QR code on their mobile devices, a 26 percent increase compared to 2020.
However, cybercriminals are also using this trend to distribute malware, steal personal information, and conduct phishing attacks, which can then be leveraged to access your confidential corporate data. As consumers and even large enterprises continue to use QR codes as a means to streamline operations, it's important to be aware of the fast-growing attack surface that bad actors are jumping on.
Half of UK smaller businesses have lost vital data
Almost half (48 percent) of small and medium-sized businesses in the UK have lost, or lost access to, company or customer data in the last five years.
Research, carried out by Censuswide for business ISP Beaming, shows businesses with between 10 and 250 staff have borne most of the data loss, which has cost UK companies more than £5.3 billion since 2019.
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Ian spent almost 20 years working with computers before he discovered that writing about them was easier than fixing them. Since then he's written for a number of computer magazines and is a former editor of PC Utilities. Follow him on Mastodon
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