Report says no evidence that cyber insurance coverage makes victim pay more

Over the past two years, security analysts have been discussing the impact of cyber insurance on ransomware attacks. There have been claims that companies covered by cyber insurance end up paying higher amounts to hackers who launch such attacks. Tech platforms like Quora and Reddit have even allowed discussions on which cyber insurance covers attract the most criminals, adding fuel to the debate. To address these concerns and put an end to speculative discussions, the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) partnered with the Research Institute...

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What your peers want to know before buying a DLP tool

The content of this post is solely the responsibility of the author.  AT&T does not adopt or endorse any of the views, positions, or information provided by the author in this article.  Preventing data loss is a concern for almost every organization, regardless of size, especially organizations with sensitive data.  Organizations, now more than ever before, rely on voluminous amounts of data to conduct business. When data leakage or a breach occurs, the organization is forced to deal with the negative consequences, such as the...

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Pioneering Application Security: AI Meets Human Intelligence – Insights from an Interview with ImmuniWeb’s Dr. Ilia Kolochenko

With a growing dependency on digital platforms, cybersecurity has become a pressing concern for businesses worldwide. At the forefront of the battle against cyber threats is ImmuniWeb SA, a global application security company based in Geneva, Switzerland. Since its inception in 2019, ImmuniWeb has demonstrated rapid growth, serving over 1,000 clients from more than 50 countries and boasting a 90% customer retention rate. As Dr. Ilia Kolochenko, Chief Architect & CEO of ImmuniWeb, explains, “Our mission is to enhance organizations’ cybersecurity...

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RAM dump: Understanding its ­­­importance and the process

The content of this post is solely the responsibility of the author.  AT&T does not adopt or endorse any of the views, positions, or information provided by the author in this article.  In the realm of digital forensics and incident response, the analysis of volatile memory, commonly referred to as RAM (Random Access Memory), plays a pivotal role in extracting...

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Captcha security to end for Google and Apple users

Anticipated for the past two years, Google and Apple Inc. have officially announced their plans to discontinue the use of annoying Captchas for all their users by the end of this year. Captchas, which stand for “Completely Automated Public Turing Test to Tell Computers and Humans Apart,” are a combination of alphanumeric characters used by servers to differentiate humans from online bots. These captchas typically require users to solve puzzles by selecting correct images from a set of boxes arranged in different forms. Given the increasing number...

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How to improve employee phishing awareness

The content of this post is solely the responsibility of the author.  AT&T does not adopt or endorse any of the views, positions, or information provided by the author in this article.  Social engineering has long been a popular tactic among cybercriminals. Relying exclusively on information security tools does not guarantee the safety of an IT infrastructure these days. It is critically important to enhance the knowledge of employees regarding information security threats. Specifically, there is often a pressing need to educate employees...

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Protecting energy infrastructure from cyberattacks

The content of this post is solely the responsibility of the author.  AT&T does not adopt or endorse any of the views, positions, or information provided by the author in this article.  In the current geopolitical climate, the energy sector, which powers our modern society – from homes and businesses to critical infrastructure and national defense systems, finds itself under the growing threat of cyberattacks. With the energy sector’s growing dependence on digital technologies and interconnectivity, the attack surface for cybercriminals...

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Ransomware business model-What is it and how to break it?

The content of this post is solely the responsibility of the author.  AT&T does not adopt or endorse any of the views, positions, or information provided by the author in this article.  The threat of ransomware attacks continues to strike organizations, government institutions, individuals, and businesses across the globe. These attacks have skyrocketed in frequency and sophistication, leaving a trail of disrupted operations, financial loss, and compromised data. Statistics reveal that there will be a new ransomware attack after every...

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Mobile Device Management: Securing the modern workplace

The content of this post is solely the responsibility of the author.  AT&T does not adopt or endorse any of the views, positions, or information provided by the author in this article.  More mobile devices, more problems. The business landscape has shifted dramatically, as more endpoints connect to corporate networks from a wider variety of locations and are transmitting massive amounts of data. Economic forces and a lengthy pandemic have caused a decentralization of the workforce and increased adoption of a hybrid workplace model. Today,...

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Get the AT&T Cybersecurity InsightsTM Report: Focus on Healthcare

We’re pleased to announce the availability of the 2023 AT&T Cybersecurity Insights Report: Focus on Healthcare. It looks at the edge ecosystem, surveying healthcare 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. Last year’s focus on healthcare...

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Artificial Intelligence Governance Professional Certification – AIGP

For anyone who follows industry trends and related news I am certain you have been absolutely inundated by the torrent of articles and headlines about ChatGPT, Google’s Bard, and AI in general. Let me apologize up front for adding yet another article to the pile. I promise this one is worth a read, especially for anyone looking for ways to safely, securely, and ethically begin introducing AI to their business. On June 20th the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP) released a new body of knowledge (BOK) for their soon-to-be-released...

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ChatGPT boss wants to scan eyeballs of billions amid AI privacy concerns

Artificial Intelligence technology-based tools have raised concerns about privacy due to the rapid proliferation of Deep Fake Tech in online platforms. ChatGPT’s Chief, Sam Altman, acknowledges the potential privacy issues and proposes a solution to address them. Altman believes that the responsibility lies with the individuals who use such evolving technologies, rather than the technology itself. Recently, a scanning device called ‘WorldCoin’ has been deployed at various locations in Britain and 16 other countries, with plans to expand to 1500...

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Microsoft and Samsung launch Advanced Mobile Security Solution

Microsoft and Samsung Technology have joined forces to enhance mobile device security for enterprises. This collaboration has resulted in the world’s first mobile hardware-based device attestation, which verifies the identity and integrity of the device. In simpler terms, an attestation solution means a device that can authenticate another device’s trusted state. This helps security administrators ensure that the information stored on the device remains well-protected. In practicality, such a solution is incredibly beneficial in enterprise environments....

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Get the AT&T Cybersecurity InsightsTM Report: Focus on Healthcare

We’re pleased to announce the availability of the 2023 AT&T Cybersecurity Insights Report: Focus on Healthcare. It looks at the edge ecosystem, surveying healthcare 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. Last year’s focus on healthcare...

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