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Latest news on cybersecurity, including data breaches, security vulnerabilities, cyberattacks, malware and phishing attacks, data privacy and compliance, cybersecurity conferences and more.
- 96% Worry Shorter SSL/TLS Certificate Lifespans Will Impact Businessby algerj@bnpmedia.com (Jordyn Alger) on August 19, 2025 at 4:00 pm
A majority of organizations are unprepared for shorter SSL/TLS certificate lifespans.
- 85% of Organizations Approach Cybersecurity Reactivelyby algerj@bnpmedia.com (Jordyn Alger) on August 19, 2025 at 2:00 pm
Most organizations approach cybersecurity issues reactively, responding to threats only after the damage has been done.
- 96% of Manufacturers Plan to Invest in Cybersecurity Platformsby algerj@bnpmedia.com (Jordyn Alger) on August 19, 2025 at 5:00 am
Cybersecurity is increasingly becoming a business matter in manufacturing.
- Survey Reveals Top Challenges of Implementing Identity Securityon August 18, 2025 at 4:00 pm
While many organizations want to prioritize zero-trust, many face roadblocks to making this a reality.
- GSX 2025: A Landmark Gathering of Global Security Professionalson August 18, 2025 at 11:00 am
GSX and ASIS International will celebrate 70 years of shaping the future of security, with New Orleans serving as the host city for this anniversary celebration.
- OT Disruptions Could Cost $330B Globallyby algerj@bnpmedia.com (Jordyn Alger) on August 15, 2025 at 4:00 pm
Cyber incidents disrupting OT could have a global financial impact of approximately $330 billion.
- OT Networks Targeted in Vulnerability Exploitationby algerj@bnpmedia.com (Jordyn Alger) on August 15, 2025 at 12:00 pm
An Erlang/OTP vulnerability has been exploited in the wild, with a majority of attempts targeting OT environments.
- 49% of Americans Hide AI Use from Employerson August 14, 2025 at 4:00 pm
New data reveals insights into AI adoption in the workplace.
- 46% of Enterprise Passwords Can Be Crackedon August 14, 2025 at 12:00 pm
Enterprise passwords have become increasingly vulnerable in the past year.
- 28K Exchange Servers Remain Unpatchedby algerj@bnpmedia.com (Jordyn Alger) on August 13, 2025 at 5:00 am
CISA has issued an emergency directive in response to a vulnerability affecting hybrid Microsoft Exchange users.
- 83% of Security Leaders Surveyed Claim Link Between Fraud and Other Crimeson August 13, 2025 at 4:00 am
Security leaders link fraud to other crimes.
- Bad Bots Made Up 31% of Holiday 2024 Trafficon August 13, 2025 at 4:00 am
Nearly a third of holiday traffic was made up of bots.
- System Collapses Are Preventable, Not Unpredictableon August 12, 2025 at 4:00 pm
Research suggests that when systems collapse, it is most likely due to a preventable error rather than an unpredictable event.
- Traffic to GenAI Websites Increases by 50%, and Cyberattacks Grow With Itby algerj@bnpmedia.com (Jordyn Alger) on August 12, 2025 at 12:23 pm
Researchers have discovered an increase in traffic to generative AI websites.
- Average Cyber Budget Reaches 5 Year Low, CISOs Discussby algerj@bnpmedia.com (Jordyn Alger) on August 12, 2025 at 5:00 am
Cyber budgets have reached the lowest growth rate in five years, with only 47% of CISOs reporting a budget increase this year.
- UK Warns That Sharing Shoplifters’ Photos May Violate GDPRon August 11, 2025 at 12:51 pm
The U.K. data watchdog warns that sharing images of shoplifters online or in store windows may violate their rights under GDPR laws.
- CISA Releases a Malware and Forensic Analysis Platformon August 8, 2025 at 3:00 pm
CISA has released a malware and forensic analysis platform.
- Security Leaders Share Thoughts on DaVita Data Breachon August 8, 2025 at 1:04 pm
On August 5, dialysis firm DaVita confirmed a data breach affecting over 900,000 individuals. The breach potentially exposed Social Security Numbers and personal health information.
- Multi-Job Hustles Expose Workers to Higher Cybersecurity Risksby algerj@bnpmedia.com (Jordyn Alger) on August 4, 2025 at 12:00 pm
Almost half of Gen Z has a side hustle, the highest percentage of any other generation. This may leave them at higher risk of cyberattacks.
- 54% of Organizations in UK and Ireland Lack Cloud Cost Visibilityon August 1, 2025 at 4:00 pm
A majority of organizations (54%) do not have complete visibility into cloud spends.
- Is There Value in Being a Certified Ethical Hacker? Research Says Yeson August 1, 2025 at 1:00 pm
A new report provides a comprehensive look at the value of Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) credentials.
- Scattered Spider’s Newest Targets: Transportation and Airlinesby algerj@bnpmedia.com (Jordyn Alger) on August 1, 2025 at 5:00 am
Scattered Spider is evolving tactics and targeting new sectors.
- 1 in 20 Financial Service Online Identity Verification Attempts Is Fraudulenton July 31, 2025 at 1:00 pm
1 in 20 online identity verification attempts are fraudulent in the financial services sector.
- Making Data Protection an Organizational Priorityon July 31, 2025 at 12:38 pm
In an era when data needs to be recognized as an asset in order to transform as a business, retrieving value from data becomes the topmost priority.
- AI Introduces Security Vulnerabilities Within Code in 45% of Caseson July 31, 2025 at 12:00 pm
A recent report by Veracode revealed that while AI produces functional code, it introduces security vulnerabilities in 45% of cases.
- Allianz Life Insurance Impacted By Third Party Breachby algerj@bnpmedia.com (Jordyn Alger) on July 30, 2025 at 12:00 pm
Allianz Life Insurance Company of North America experienced a data breach.
- Ransomware Statistics: Updates on Ransoms, Attacks and Active Groupson July 29, 2025 at 12:00 pm
Data reveals global ransomware trends for the first half of 2025.
- 3.5M Records Exposed in Global Fashion Brand Breachon July 23, 2025 at 12:00 pm
A database with 3.5 million records was exposed, with no password protection or encryption.
- 68% of Organizations Experienced Data Leakage From Employee AI Usageon July 23, 2025 at 4:00 am
AI and the rise of cyberattacks.
- Researchers Found Nearly 600 Incidents of AI Fraudon July 23, 2025 at 4:00 am
Managing browser-based vulnerabilities.