Category Archives: risk management

2024 roundup: Top data breach stories and industry trends

Posted on by

With 2025 on the horizon, it’s important to reflect on the developments and various setbacks that happened in cybersecurity this past year. While there have been many improvements in security technologies and growing awareness of emerging cybersecurity threats, 2024 was also a hard reminder that the ongoing fight against cyber criminals is far from over. […]

The post 2024 roundup: Top data breach stories and industry trends appeared first on Security Intelligence.

Continue reading 2024 roundup: Top data breach stories and industry trends→

Black Friday Chaos: The Return of Gozi Malware

Posted on by

On November 29th, 2024, Black Friday, shoppers flooded online stores to grab the best deals of the year. But while consumers were busy filling their carts, cyber criminals were also seizing the opportunity to exploit the shopping frenzy. Our system detected a significant surge in Gozi malware activity, targeting financial institutions across North America. The […]

The post Black Friday Chaos: The Return of Gozi Malware appeared first on Security Intelligence.

Continue reading Black Friday Chaos: The Return of Gozi Malware→

Key steps to scaling automated compliance while maintaining security

Posted on by

In this Help Net Security interview, Vivek Agarwal, Privacy Program Manager at Meta Platforms, shares insights on strategies for reducing time to market, improving vendor onboarding, and updating privacy requirements to ensure compliance across third-p… Continue reading Key steps to scaling automated compliance while maintaining security→

With DORA approaching, financial institutions must strengthen their cyber resilience

Posted on by

The clock is ticking for financial institutions across the EU as the January 17, 2025, deadline for the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) approaches. This regulation will reshape how organizations in the financial sector approach cybersecurity … Continue reading With DORA approaching, financial institutions must strengthen their cyber resilience→

On holiday: Most important policies for reduced staff

Posted on by

On Christmas Eve, 2023, the Ohio State Lottery had to shut down some of its systems because of a cyberattack. Around the same time, the Dark Web had a “Leaksmas” event, where cyber criminals shared stolen information for free as a holiday gift. In fact, the month of December 2023 saw more than 2 billion […]

The post On holiday: Most important policies for reduced staff appeared first on Security Intelligence.

Continue reading On holiday: Most important policies for reduced staff→

Strengthening security posture with comprehensive cybersecurity assessments

Posted on by

In this Help Net Security interview, Phani Dasari, CISO at HGS, discusses key aspects of cybersecurity assessments, including effective tools and methodologies, the role of AI and automation, and strategies for aligning assessments with organizational … Continue reading Strengthening security posture with comprehensive cybersecurity assessments→

How TikTok is reframing cybersecurity efforts

Posted on by

You might think of TikTok as the place to go to find out new recipes and laugh at silly videos. And as a cybersecurity professional, TikTok’s potential data security issues are also likely to come to mind. However, in recent years, TikTok has worked to promote cybersecurity through its channels and programs. To highlight its […]

The post How TikTok is reframing cybersecurity efforts appeared first on Security Intelligence.

Continue reading How TikTok is reframing cybersecurity efforts→

Roundup: The top ransomware stories of 2024

Posted on by

The year 2024 saw a marked increase in the competence, aggression and unpredictability of ransomware attackers. Nearly all the key numbers are up — more ransomware gangs, bigger targets and higher payouts. Malicious ransomware groups also focus on critical infrastructure and supply chains, raising the stakes for victims and increasing the motivation to cooperate. Here […]

The post Roundup: The top ransomware stories of 2024 appeared first on Security Intelligence.

Continue reading Roundup: The top ransomware stories of 2024→

How AI is transforming human risk management

Posted on by

While human error has always posed a cybersecurity risk, AI and emerging tech are playing an evolving role in Human Risk Management – uncovering new needs, challenges, and pain points. In this Help Net Security video, Bret Fund, SVP and General Manager… Continue reading How AI is transforming human risk management→

83% of organizations reported insider attacks in 2024

Posted on by

According to Cybersecurity Insiders’ recent 2024 Insider Threat Report, 83% of organizations reported at least one insider attack in the last year. Even more surprising than this statistic is that organizations that experienced 11-20 insider attacks saw an increase of five times the amount of attacks they did in 2023 — moving from just 4% […]

The post 83% of organizations reported insider attacks in 2024 appeared first on Security Intelligence.

Continue reading 83% of organizations reported insider attacks in 2024→