As with most technological developments, there are two sides of the coin. ChatGPT may present businesses with a never-ending pool of opportunities, but the same resource can be exploited to help criminals infiltrate systems more effectively.
Cybercriminals aren’t just hacking for activism or for fun. They’re running their attacks like a business, targeting organisations to extort money – and they’re getting smarter at it. Don’t get complacent, don’t cut corners and shore yourself up against the people lurking in the cyber-shadows.
The popularity of online gaming surged during the COVID-19 pandemic—and so did cyberattacks against gamers with 5.8 million attacks detected over the past year. Cybercriminals are becoming experts in deception which makes them increasingly difficult to detect.
Cryptocurrency is increasingly being added to businesses' balance sheets because it helps to reach new customers, and it provides a way to avoid many fees. As with any financial asset, the question of how to secure it is moving to the forefront of the CFO’s mind.
Attackers are becoming savvier, using search engine optimization (SEO) techniques to bump malicious links and malware to the top of users’ search engine results. Email, SMS, messaging apps, and social media are also commonly used to lure users.
The cyberattack on Colonial Pipeline was a big lesson. It is imperative that critical infrastructure companies uplevel their protection against modern security risks by using modern techniques and automation to comply with new cybersecurity regulations.
U.S. federal agencies issued a joint cybersecurity advisory over cyber threats targeting water facilities and wastewater treatment plants threatening water safety and availability.
Increasing connectivity through 5G networks also comes with heightened cybersecurity threats, authorities need to build security regimes that protect not only 5G infrastructure and services, but the applications and IoT devices.
Organizations should be wary of the security risks posed by AR technology with growth in usage for lowering operational costs, increasing productivity and streamlining processes.
Report shows media and entertainment industry are facing a unique set of cyber threats such as using offensive and threatening content, pirating goods and counterfeiting tickets.
