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Inside a Cyberattack: How Hackers Steal Data
The truth about cybersecurity is that it's almost impossible to keep hackers outside of an organisation, particularly as the cybercrime industry becomes increasingly sophisticated and their technology more advanced. Furthermore, once a hacker has broken through an organisation's defences, it is relatively easy to move within the network and access information without being detected for days and even months. This is a significant concern for Banking and Financial Services organisations, which house valuable sensitive and Personally Identifiable Information (PII).
Persona Unveils Industry-First Business Fraud Prevention Solution
Persona Unveils Industry-First Business Fraud Prevention Solution New solution strengthens defenses against rising business impersonation and fraud rings.
SquareX Unveils Polymorphic Extensions that Morph Infostealers into Any Browser Extension - Password Managers, Wallets at Risk
With recent attack disclosures like Browser Syncjacking and extension infostealers, browser extensions have become a primary security concern at many organizations. SquareX's research team discovers a new class of malicious extensions that can impersonate any extension installed on the victim's browser, including password managers and crypto wallets.
Vendor Responsiveness Solved: Soothing Your Third-Party Aches
Inefficiencies, like slow vendor responses, often plague security teams like a persistent headache. At first, it’s just a dull throb in the background. Yes, it’s annoying, but analysts often accept it as the way things are, pushing through the pain and getting the job done. However, over time, this headache intensifies.
Understanding your WAF: How to address common gaps in web application security
Web application firewalls (WAFs) are one of the most commonly used tools that organizations deploy to protect their applications at runtime. By monitoring HTTP traffic and filtering out suspicious requests, WAFs act as a protective layer around an application that protects it from certain types of incoming threats. However, WAFs often fall short of expectations.
AI Literacy: A New Mandate Under the EU AI Act - What Your Organization Needs to Know
The European Union's AI Act is ushering in a new era of workplace requirements, with AI literacy taking center stage. Under Article 4, organizations must now ensure their workforce is sufficiently AI-literate - but what does this really mean for your organization? The AI Act requires organizations to provide adequate AI training to staff and operators. This training must account for technical knowledge, experience, educational background, and the context in which AI systems are used.
Data at Risk: 96% of Ransomware Attacks Involve Data Theft
A new report from Arctic Wolf has found that 96% of ransomware attacks now involve data theft as criminals seek to force victims to pay up. “As potential victims implemented more reliable backup and restoration processes, ransomware operators introduced data exfiltration as a means to apply additional pressure and protect their revenue streams,” Arctic Wolf says.
Protect your users from Internet risks
The Internet is now part of your corporate network, however browsing the web comes with hidden risks—malware, phishing attacks, and malicious websites. In this video, we’ll explore how Cloudflare’s Secure Web Gateway (SWG) helps keep users safe by filtering and inspecting Internet traffic in real time. Whether you're protecting a remote workforce or securing an entire organization, Cloudflare’s solution ensures that users can access the web securely—without sacrificing speed or productivity.
Learn about API security risks with the new Snyk Learn Learning Path
Snyk Learn, our developer security education platform, now includes lessons on API security! Check out the new learning path that covers the OWASP Top 10 for API security risks. APIs power the modern web, connecting applications and services in ways that drive innovation and efficiency. However, with this interconnectivity comes significant security risks.