Cybersecurity
The Trump Administration Is Deprioritizing Russia as a Cyber Threat
As scam compounds in Southeast Asia continue to drive massive campaigns targeting victims around the world, WIRED took a deeper look at how Elon Musk’s satellite internet service provider Starlink is keeping many of those compounds in Myanmar online. Meanwhile, FTC complaints obtained by WIRED allege that an “OpenAI” job scam used Telegram to recruit…
Quantifying ROI: Understanding the impact of cybersecurity products and services on cyber insurance claims
Cyber insurance claim values are an effective way to quantify the impact of cyberattacks on organizations. A higher claim value indicates that the victim experienced considerable financial and operational consequences from the attack, while a low claim value reflects limited disruption. Reducing the value of cyber insurance claims is to everyone’s advantage. For clients, lower…
Beyond the hype: The business reality of AI for cybersecurity
AI is firmly embedded in cybersecurity. Attend any cybersecurity conference, event, or trade show and AI is invariably the single biggest capability focus. Cybersecurity providers from across the spectrum make a point of highlighting that their products and services include AI. Ultimately, the cybersecurity industry is sending a clear message that AI is an integral…
How to communicate clearly (and legally) during a cybersecurity crisis
What do a CISO handling a data breach and a 10-year-old who just accidentally broke his neighbor’s window have in common? Each has a difficult choice about what to communicate next – and how. As more and more enterprise leaders are learning, a failure to communicate honestly and own your mistakes could come back to…
The future of cybersecurity and the “living label”
New security standards for IoT devices are being released consistently, showing that security is no longer an afterthought in the design of embedded products. Last month, the White House launched the Cyber Trust Mark; a large move towards the security of IoT devices with a more robust concept of the “living label,” acknowledging the dynamic…
Arvest Bank CISO on building a strong cybersecurity culture in banking – Help Net Security
In this Help Net Security interview, Mike Calvi, CISO at Arvest Bank, discusses building a strong cybersecurity culture within the banking sector. He explains how leadership, effective reporting, and proactive engagement with associates are key in strengthening security. Calvi also touches on how banks can measure success and balance accountability while fostering a collaborative environment….
What is a cyberthreat hunter (cybersecurity threat analyst)? | Definition from TechTarget
A cyberthreat hunter, also called a cybersecurity threat analyst, proactively identifies security incidents that might go undetected using automated security tools, such as malware detectors and firewalls. Cyberthreat hunting involves monitoring network traffic, Internet Protocol (IP) addresses, endpoints, data sets and insider threats — often in real time — to uncover potential security incidents that…
Has the TikTok Ban Already Backfired on US Cybersecurity?
Now that the US Supreme Court has upheld a ban on the wildly popular video social media platform we know as TikTok, its most influential users have decided to retaliate by moving their game over to REDnote, a competing Chinese social media company, thus creating an entirely new, and arguably worse, situation for the nation’s…
How CISOs can elevate cybersecurity in boardroom discussions – Help Net Security
Ross Young is the CISO in residence at Team8 and the creator of the OWASP Threat and Safeguard Matrix (TaSM). In this interview, he shares his perspective on how cybersecurity professionals can tailor their presentations to the board, aligning security strategies with business priorities. He also discusses common misconceptions that boards have about cybersecurity and…
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⚡ THN Weekly Recap: Top Cybersecurity Threats, Tools and Tips [13 January]
Jan 13, 2025Ravie Lakshmanan The cyber world’s been buzzing this week, and it’s all about staying ahead of the bad guys. From sneaky software bugs to advanced hacking tricks, the risks are real, but so are the ways to protect yourself. In this recap, we’ll break down what’s happening, why it matters, and what you…