Category Archives: Data Protection

Access control is going mobile — Is this the way forward?

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Last year, the highest volume of cyberattacks (30%) started in the same way: a cyber criminal using valid credentials to gain access. Even more concerning, the X-Force Threat Intelligence Index 2024 found that this method of attack increased by 71% from 2022. Researchers also discovered a 266% increase in infostealers to obtain credentials to use […]

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Ransomware on the rise: Healthcare industry attack trends 2024

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According to the IBM Cost of a Data Breach Report 2024, the global average cost of a data breach reached $4.88 million this year, a 10% increase over 2023. For the healthcare industry, the report offers both good and bad news. The good news is that average data breach costs fell by 10.6% this year. […]

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Watch Now: Shield Your Data, Secure Your Future: A Multi-Layered Approach to Operational Resilience

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Web tracking report: who monitored users’ online activities in 2023–2024 the most

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Kaspersky experts review Do Not Track (DNT) statistics for the most widely used web tracking services in 2023 and 2024 operated by companies like Google, Microsoft, etc. Continue reading Web tracking report: who monitored users’ online activities in 2023–2024 the most→

Web tracking report: who monitored users’ online activities in 2023–2024 the most

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AT&T agrees to $13 million fine for third-party cloud breach

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The Federal Communications Commission has reached a $13 million settlement with AT&T over a January 2023 data breach that was traced to one of its third-party cloud vendors.   The breach, which resulted in the theft of information related to more than 8.9 million AT&T Mobility customers, happened through an unnamed company the telecom giant used […]

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New Chrome Features Protect Users Against Threats, Provide More Control Over Personal Data

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Google is rolling out new features in Chrome to better protect users online and to improve their control over personal data.
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Microsoft Adds Support for Post-Quantum Algorithms in SymCrypt Library

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Microsoft has started introducing support for post-quantum algorithms in SymCrypt, its main cryptographic library.
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Cost of a data breach: Cost savings with law enforcement involvement

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For those working in the information security and cybersecurity industries, the technical impacts of a data breach are generally understood. But for those outside of these technical functions, such as executives, operators and business support functions, “explaining” the real impact of a breach can be difficult. Therefore, explaining impacts in terms of quantifiable financial figures […]

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