If you prepare, a data security incident will not cause an existential crisis

Why is it that when a company becomes aware of a potential data security incident, the team working on it (and others who are made aware that “something” is going on) have an immediate and overwhelming feeling that the company is doomed? And yet, when … Continue reading If you prepare, a data security incident will not cause an existential crisis

Securing AI systems against evasion, poisoning, and abuse

Adversaries can intentionally mislead or “poison” AI systems, causing them to malfunction, and developers have yet to find an infallible defense against this. In their latest publication, NIST researchers and their partners highlight these … Continue reading Securing AI systems against evasion, poisoning, and abuse

Breaking down the state of authentication

In this Help Net Security video, Bassam Al-Khalidi, co-CEO of Axiad, discusses the results of Axiad’s recent State of Authentication Survey. Key findings from the survey revealed: – 39% indicated phishing is the most feared cyberattack, while 49%… Continue reading Breaking down the state of authentication

Cybersecurity challenges emerge in the wake of API expansion

In this Help Net Security interview, Vedran Cindric, CEO at Treblle, discusses the exponential growth of AI-related APIs, citing a 96% increase in 2023. He sheds light on the integral role APIs play in powering AI interactions, revealing the invisible … Continue reading Cybersecurity challenges emerge in the wake of API expansion

Fortifying cyber defenses: A proactive approach to ransomware resilience

Ransomware has become a pervasive threat, compromising the security and functionality of vital systems across the United States. While governmental pledges and public declarations of intent to fight cybercrime are foundational, they often lack the imme… Continue reading Fortifying cyber defenses: A proactive approach to ransomware resilience

Fortifying cyber defenses: A proactive approach to ransomware resilience

Ransomware has become a pervasive threat, compromising the security and functionality of vital systems across the United States. While governmental pledges and public declarations of intent to fight cybercrime are foundational, they often lack the imme… Continue reading Fortifying cyber defenses: A proactive approach to ransomware resilience

Fortifying cyber defenses: A proactive approach to ransomware resilience

Ransomware has become a pervasive threat, compromising the security and functionality of vital systems across the United States. While governmental pledges and public declarations of intent to fight cybercrime are foundational, they often lack the imme… Continue reading Fortifying cyber defenses: A proactive approach to ransomware resilience

Balancing AI advantages and risks in cybersecurity strategies

In this Help Net Security interview, Matt Holland, CEO of Field Effect, discusses achieving a balance for businesses between the advantages of using AI in their cybersecurity strategies and the risks posed by AI-enhanced cyber threats. Holland also exp… Continue reading Balancing AI advantages and risks in cybersecurity strategies

Ransomware in 2024: Anticipated impact, targets, and landscape shift

As ransomware continues to be on the rise, we can expect groups to continue to evolve their attacks and operate at a larger scale for bigger profits. This will put organizations at higher risk if they don’t adopt a more aggressive security strategy. He… Continue reading Ransomware in 2024: Anticipated impact, targets, and landscape shift

Ransomware in 2024: Anticipated impact, targets, and landscape shift

As ransomware continues to be on the rise, we can expect groups to continue to evolve their attacks and operate at a larger scale for bigger profits. This will put organizations at higher risk if they don’t adopt a more aggressive security strategy. He… Continue reading Ransomware in 2024: Anticipated impact, targets, and landscape shift