It can be difficult to over-estimate the benefits that we accrue from the use of technology in our day to day lives. But these benefits have come at a price which has redefined what we expect in terms of privacy. As a member of Generation X, which came of age at the dawn of the Internet era and witnessed the rise of an entire industry built on consumer information analytics, I have on occasion struck my own Faustian bargains, offering up my personal data in exchange for convenience. As have we all.

Cybercrime is quickly becoming one of the biggest threats worldwide, impacting businesses across all sectors. To avoid the risk of a damaging security breach, it's crucial to stay updated on the latest cybersecurity tips and practices. Protecting yourself or your business from cyberattacks can be tough. But there are several cybersecurity tips that can help defend against attacks. We've gathered a list of 25 most effective tips for you to adopt and share with others.

Just as the heart keeps the body going, unseen and often not thought about unless something goes wrong, so do proxies serve as the hidden engines that power the bustling world of online retail. They are the invisible assistants that work hard to ensure the storefront—that shiny website filled with enticing products—remains the focus of our shopping experience.

Local governments in the United States faced a surge in cyber threats during the latter half of 2023, with over 160 cybersecurity incidents impacting the State, Local, and Education (SLED) sectors. Alarming statistics reveal that many of these incidents were ransomware attacks (45%) and data breaches (37%). As custodians of vast amounts of personal and private information, local governments are entrusted with safeguarding sensitive data against evolving cyber threats.

With the proliferation of AI/ML enabled technologies to deliver business value, the need to protect data privacy and secure AI/ML applications from security risks is paramount. An AI governance framework model like the NIST AI RMF to enable business innovation and manage risk is just as important as adopting guidelines to secure AI. Responsible AI starts with securing AI by design and securing AI with Zero Trust architecture principles.

“Phantom hacker” scams — tech support-style scams that trick people into transferring money by falsely claiming their computer or online security is compromised — are on the rise, and “significantly impacting senior citizens, who often lose their entire bank, savings, retirement or investment accounts to such crime”, CNBC reports.

In a network assessment, one of the first tasks is to narrow down a large set of IP addresses to a list of active or interesting hosts. It's like trying to find specific houses in a big neighbourhood without knocking on every door. Scanning every possible connection of every single IP address can be slow and often unnecessary. What makes a host interesting depends on what you're looking for.

Comprehending and effectively addressing cybersecurity threats is paramount to organizational security. As artificial intelligence continues to evolve, how companies respond to cybersecurity threats and how they take proactive steps to mitigate them will factor heavily into profitability, reputation and long-term success.

AT&T Cybersecurity featured a dynamic cyber mashup panel with Akamai, Palo Alto Networks, SentinelOne, and the Cloud Security Alliance. We discussed some provocative topics around Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) including responsible AI and securing AI. There were some good examples of best practices shared in an emerging AI world like implementing Zero Trust architecture and anonymization of sensitive data. Many thanks to our panelists for sharing their insights.

We’re pleased to announce the availability of the 2023 AT&T Cybersecurity Insights Report: Focus on Energy and Utilities. The report examines the edge ecosystem, surveying energy and utilities IT leaders from around the world, and provides benchmarks for assessing your edge computing plans. This is the 12th edition of our vendor-neutral and forward-looking report.