Category Archives: Data Protection

The cybersecurity skills gap contributed to a $1.76 million increase in average breach costs

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Understaffing in cybersecurity — the “skills gap” — is driving up the cost of data breaches in recent years, according to a decade of reports by IBM. The 2024 IBM Data Breach Report found that more than half of breached organizations experienced severe security staffing shortages, a 26.2% increase from the previous year. They found […]

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How governance, risk and compliance (GRC) addresses growing data liability concerns

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In an era where businesses increasingly rely on artificial intelligence (AI) and advanced data capabilities, the effectiveness of IT services is more critical than ever. Yet despite the advancements in technology, business leaders are increasingly dissatisfied with their IT departments. According to a study by IBM’s Institute for Business Value, confidence in the effectiveness of […]

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Consumers have trust issues regarding how AI collects their data

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Consumers worldwide are highly concerned about the information companies collect from them – especially when it’s used for AI, according to Cohesity. The majority of respondents (73% in the UK, 81% in the US and 82% in Australia) criticized… Continue reading Consumers have trust issues regarding how AI collects their data→

Meta Hit With $102 Million Privacy Fine From European Union Over 2019 Password Security Lapse

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Meta fined more than $100 million by a European Union privacy regulator over a security lapse involving Facebook passwords.
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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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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→