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- Ransomware cases saw a 26% year-over-year decline
New research reveals a year of turbulence within the threat actor community due to international conflicts and enhanced attack methods.
- Philadelphia warns citizens against tax-based phishing attacks
In response to the IRS warning against tax-based phishing attempts, the city of Philadelphia released cybersecurity recommendations to protect data.
- Security leaders discuss CISA access management best practices
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and National Security Agency (NSA) has released access management best practices.
- New legislation to enhance N.J. cybersecurity protections
Recently signed legislation will require state agencies and government contractors to report cybersecurity incidents within 72 hours of an incident.
- 13 new members join CISA's Cybersecurity Advisory Committee
Earlier this week 13 new members were appointed to the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) Cybersecurity Advisory Committee (CSAC).
- 48% of security leaders hesitant to adapt to post-quantum algorithms
According to research, the rise of machine identities has created visibility and management challenges for public key infrastructures (PKI).
- Digital fraud surpasses pre-pandemic levels
According to research, the pivot to digital transactions during the pandemic means the risk of digital fraud is greater than it was pre-pandemic.
- 7 tips to combat government data breach risks
Cybercrime is transitioning from targets of opportunity to focused targets of choice and the shift is bad news for government agencies.
- 80% of security leaders predict increase in cybersecurity automation
Research finds that security leaders are dissatisfied with the use of automation within their company's security operation centers (SOCs).
- As data privacy gets stricter, is zero trust the answer?
How should security leaders implement zero trust? Find out more in this Security podcast episode featuring Mark Ruchie, CISO at Entrust.
- Ransomware attack exposed Ferrari customer data
Italian car manufacturer Ferrari confirmed this week it was the target of a cyberattack with a ransom demand related to certain client contact details.
- Department of Commerce regulates CHIPS program funding
Rules have been proposed for the CHIPS Incentives Program by the Department of Commerce to ensure funded technology is not used for malign purposes.