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Threats delivered over encrypted channels continue to rise

Network World

Attackers are using encrypted channels to bypass traditional defenses, concealing malware, phishing campaigns, cryptomining/cryptojacking, and data theft within encrypted traffic. Malware dominates the landscape: Malware remains the most prevalent encrypted threat, representing 86.5% Case study: Learn how Wipro blocked 8.2M

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6 key mobile and IoT/OT attack trend findings

Network World

Overall, ThreatLabz tracked a rise in financially motivated mobile attacks – with 111% growth in spyware and 29% growth in banking malware – most of which can bypass multifactor authentication (MFA). Top Mobile and IoT/OT trends Rise in financially-motivated mobile threats, including a 111% rise in spyware and 29% growth in banking malware.

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6 insights every CIO should take away from the CrowdStrike debacle

CIO Business Intelligence

They can defend against new malware on bad actors’ release schedules, taking the risk of sending out buggy patches, or they can fail to defend their customers against new malware and leave their customers vulnerable. Once upon the same time there was malware. Vendors are trapped by the Red Queen.

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INE Security Enables CISOs to Secure Board Support for Cybersecurity Training

CIO Business Intelligence

“The path to securing the boardroom’s buy-in is more complex than simply having the right statistics and studies on paper,” says Dara Warn, the CEO of INE Security , a global cybersecurity training and certification provider. “To This case highlights the necessity of training employees on the latest cyber threats and best practices.

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Seven Massachusetts Cities Join Forces to Bolster Cybersecurity Posture

SecureWorld News

Without adhering to the kind of consistent cybersecurity standards that CREST supports, it has the potential to weaken their defenses by creating holes and cracks where attackers can hide malware." Scranton says: "This is a how-to case study. will be used, it is hard to evaluate the effectiveness of the project.

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5,200 Data Breaches Analyzed in Annual Verizon Report

SecureWorld News

The DBIR typically includes statistics, analysis, and case studies of various types of incidents, such as data breaches, network intrusions, malware infections, phishing attacks, and more. It highlights common attack patterns, industry-specific trends, and the most prevalent attack vectors being used by cybercriminals.

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Ensuring Data Security in Global Talent Outsourcing: Strategies for Mitigating Risks

SecureWorld News

Additionally, assess their track record by reviewing case studies or testimonials from other clients. These solutions isolate sensitive data and systems from the user's local machine, minimizing the risk of data leakage or malware infections. Inquire about their security policies, procedures, and incident response plans.

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