Large-scale breaches overshadow decline in number of healthcare data incidents

While H1 2023 saw an encouraging decrease in the overall number of data breaches impacting healthcare organizations, it was overshadowed by large-scale breaches resulting in a significant increase in the number of individuals affected, which reached re… Continue reading Large-scale breaches overshadow decline in number of healthcare data incidents

DEF CON Generative AI Hacking Challenge Explored Cutting Edge of Security Vulnerabilities

Data from the human vs. machine challenge could provide a framework for government and enterprise policies around generative AI. Continue reading DEF CON Generative AI Hacking Challenge Explored Cutting Edge of Security Vulnerabilities

Generative AI outperforms hackers but not their creativity

72% of hackers are confident that AI cannot replace human creativity in security research and vulnerability management, according to Bugcrowd. Generative AI hacking Generative AI was a major theme in the 2023 report, with 55% of respondents saying that… Continue reading Generative AI outperforms hackers but not their creativity

Israel-based threat actors show growing sophistication of email attacks

Abnormal Security is tracking cybercriminals from an unusual location for business email compromises who are using sophisticated spoofing to spur payments for fake acquisitions.
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To enable ethical hackers, a law reform is needed

Organizations need to be able to match the ingenuity and resources of cybercriminals to better defend themselves against the increasing number of threats and attacks that could paralyze their business. Unfortunately, some laws restrict genuine security… Continue reading To enable ethical hackers, a law reform is needed

New DDoS attacks on Israel’s enterprises, infrastructure should be a wake-up call

Experts see the latest DDoS attacks against Israel as a case study in the effectiveness of simple, brute-force cybersecurity attacks, even against the most sophisticated targets.
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DDoS attacks rise as pro-Russia groups attack Finland, Israel

Two Russia-associated groups hit Israel and Finland with DDoS attacks, this week. Cybersecurity experts say the actions represent a marked increase in exploits and a harbinger of cyberattacks to come.
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