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- 66% of IT leaders doubt the government can defend against cyberwarfare
In a recent report, two-thirds of IT leaders express a lack of confidence in the United States government's ability to defend against cyberwarfare.
- Report finds a near 20% increase in ransomware victims year-over-year
The number of victims experiencing ransomware incidents has risen since Q1 of 2023, rising by nearly 20% by Q1 of 2024.
- Pentesting accounts for an average of 13% of total IT security budgets
A recent report has emphasized the prevalence and importance of pentesting among enterprise security teams.
- Nevada loses the most money to cybercrime
The widespread financial burden of cybercrime in the U.S. was recently analyzed by NoDepositRewards using data from the 2023 FBI crime report.
- Report finds that only 5% of businesses have a cyber expert
Although cybersecurity is vital to an organization’s financial success, many companies do not have a designated cyber expert.
- A vulnerability in Linux distributions may allow unauthorized access
A recently detected vulnerability in many Linux distributions may open the door for malicious actors to gain unauthorized access.
- Security leaders weigh in on the White House's order regarding AI
The White House held a press call in regard to the federal government's approach to AI, and security leaders are sharing their thoughts.
- 51% of check fraud victims had been targeted two or more times
Almost a third of Americans surveyed (31%) admitted to either not following best practices to avoid check fraud or being unsure whether they do so.
- Security leaders discuss the U.S. Treasury's concerns regarding AI
The U.S. Department of the Treasury released a report regarding cybersecurity threats in the financial sector, specifically related to AI.
- Talent shortage is leading to automation and outsourcing
A new report discusses trends in automation and outsourcing within IT teams.
- DHS proposes reporting rules for critical infrastructure
Security leaders respond to the proposed critical infrastructure rules set forth by the DHS.
- How do security leaders protect PII and other important data?
With rapidly changing restrictions and guidelines, security leaders have to be careful when protecting personally identifiable information.