10% of IT professionals lack visibility measures
A study revealed that 44% of IT security professionals use manual logging to track service account visibility, while 10% have no visibility measures in place at all.
Most U.S. companies confess to employing AI in some capacity
An analysis of the use of artificial intelligence (AI) by information technology (IT) professionals in the U.S. was conducted in a recent report by GetApp. The report reveals that 64% of IT and security professionals view AI as a crucial defense against the increasing sophistication of cyberattacks. The report indicates that 45% of respondents in […]
Acknowledging National Cybersecurity Awareness Month in 2024
October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month. Throughout this month, cyber issue awareness is promoted to educate individuals and organizations on the importance of cybersecurity. This year has seen notable cyber threats, making cyber awareness and preparedness essential. Here, cyber leaders share their thoughts on cybersecurity and the threat landscape. National Cybersecurity Awareness Month: Security leaders […]
Document-based identity fraud has been experienced by 58% of organizations
Deepfake fraud was examined in a recent Regula report. The data from the survey indicates a notable increase in the occurrence of video deepfakes, with a 20% rise in companies reporting incidents compared to 2022. While 29% of fraud decision-makers in various countries reported encountering video deepfake fraud in 2022, the data from this year […]
Facebook keeps consumer data for 180 days after deleting their account
Social media cybersecurity was discussed in a recent analysis by Incogni. The report utilized the following criteria for evaluation: User friendliness: Ease of understanding privacy policies and account deletion process. Data collection and retention: Data collected and stored by social media platforms, impacting data breaches and targeted advertising. Transgressions: Frequency of government fines and data […]
Microsoft Exchange was targeted in 60% of vulnerabilities leveraged
A recent threat brief by SonicWall analyzed healthcare security, revealing that at least 14 million patients in the U.S. have been impacted by malware breaches in this sector. Many healthcare organizations operate with limited cybersecurity resources and use outdated technology, making them vulnerable to ransomware attacks. The report also found that 60% of vulnerabilities targeted […]
Majority of organizations believe phishing is the biggest AI risk
Recent findings from a report by Team8 have highlighted Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) concerns regarding artificial intelligence (AI). The report revealed that 70% of CISOs saw an increase in their budgets in 2024 compared to the previous year. According to the survey, 75% of respondents expressed that phishing attacks represent the biggest AI-powered threat […]
Invicti’s AppSec Serialized Podcast: Exploring the Journey from Radio Waves
Decades ago, a young boy sat in the attic of his home, just at the edge of the Empire State Building’s radio shadow. The crackling AM radio suddenly shifted from a Sunday morning church program to the familiar sound of a telephone left off the hook. He perked up, ready to dive into a different […]
44% of U.S. Companies Affected by Ransomware
A recent report by GetApp analyzed the top cyber threat concerns. The report indicates that 37% of U.S. IT professionals are most worried about AI-enhanced attacks in 2025, with AI-enhanced malware being identified as the top AI-generated threat by 60% of global IT professionals. While phishing and ransomware attacks continue to be common, the increasing […]
Top 5 Security Features of July and August 2024
Security’s Top 5 from Security magazine showcases the top stories and new developments from across the security industry. US Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle Releases Statement on Assassination Attempt U.S. Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle, released a statement on the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump during a political rally on Saturday, July 13. […]
