It’s clear that the introduction of generative AI to the mainstream is tipping the scales towards a war of algorithms against algorithms, machines fighting machines. For cyber security, the time to introduce AI into the toolkits of defenders is now.
DeFi protocols had a bad day as Sonne Finance took the bulk of the loss, with about $20 million stolen via an exploitable bug. Cyber attacks also hit two other providers.
It's not a surprise that there has been a significant increase in healthcare cyber attacks, but the numbers revealed by a new Bitglass study are nevertheless eye-popping: an increase of over 55% in 2020.
The nature of phishing attacks and the role of human error in the problem means that it’s unlikely we can completely eliminate this threat. Implementation of behavioral analytics solutions allow security teams to clearly identify irregular or abnormal behaviors and take action to determine if someone with access is a potential threat.
Israel-Hamas conflict draws in an international coalition of hackers conducting cyber attacks in support of both sides. Report finds that there are about 100 hacker groups that have involved themselves thus far, and that the number skews heavily to Palestine supporters (at 77).
Are Password Managers the Missing Link When It Comes To Protecting Organizations From Cyber Attacks?
Why is it that despite their proven ability to control password hygiene by generating strong and unique passwords, auto-filling passwords, and credentials, storing passwords and files, and auditing password security, 70% of organizations are still not using a password manager?
NATO officials warned that state-sponsored cyber attacks on member countries could invoke Article 5 that calls for a coordinated military response against aggressors.
Organizations and their employees can mount a formidable cyber defense against cyber attacks by having an incident response plan in place, educating employees on cyber-safety practices, and integrating zero-trust with existing security models.
While Presidents Putin and Biden still appear to be far apart on the issue of cyber attacks originating from the former's country, the two at least appear to be negotiating. Biden presented Putin with a list of critical infrastructure targets that could trigger serious retaliation.
Study from HP reveals that nation-state cyber attacks have not only doubled since 2017, but are also increasingly incorporating attacks on physical assets (such as infrastructure).
