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Dragging your feet on Windows 11 migration? Rising infostealer threats might change that
With the clock ticking down to the Windows 10 end of life (EOL) deadline in October, organizations are dragging their feet on Windows 11 migration – and leaving their devices vulnerable as a result. New data from threat exposure management platform NordStellar shows that nearly six-in-ten systems affected by infostealers in December last year are still running Windows 10. “The…
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‘Insiders don’t need to break in’: A developer crippled company networks with malicious code and a ‘kill switch’ after being sacked – and experts warn it shows the huge danger of insider threats
Security experts have warned ITPro over the risks of insider threats from disgruntled workers after a software developer deployed a ‘kill switch’ to sabotage his former employer’s networks. 55-year-old Davis Lu was convicted in March after being found guilty of “causing intentional damage to protected computers”, according to the US Department of Justice (DOJ). Lu, who worked for power management…
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Law enforcement needs to fight fire with fire on AI threats
UK law enforcement agencies have been urged to employ a more proactive approach to AI-related cyber crime as threats posed by the technology accelerate. The Alan Turing Institute, the UK’s national institute for data science and artificial intelligence, is calling for the creation of a dedicated AI Crime Taskforce within the National Crime Agency. Research from the institute shows there’s…
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Microsoft launches AI agents to automate cybersecurity amid rising threats
“In fact, according to IDC’s Asia/Pacific Security Study, when enterprises were asked about their top three drivers for adopting an integrated security platform, over 30% cited the need for better data management, simplified administration, and policy consistency, and a growing fatigue with point-product sprawl — highlighting the increasing pressure to consolidate fragmented tools,” Grover said. However, relying entirely on a…
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Security experts warn of ‘contradictory confidence’ over critical infrastructure threats
Almost all critical national infrastructure (CNI) organizations in the UK (95%) experienced a data breach in the last year, according to new research. Analysis from Bridewell found that more than half had incurred financial losses of over £100,000 per breach, mostly thanks to cybersecurity upgrades, systems recovery, and increased operational costs. Cloud services have become the most targeted attack vector…
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Strategies for guarding against emerging cyber risks and invisible threats
Businesses are facing an ever-expanding landscape of cyber threats. Generative AI, for example, has rapidly transformed industries, introducing breakthroughs in productivity and efficiency. From generating content to uncovering insights and automating workflows, AI-powered tools are reshaping the modern business landscape. However, as AI systems grow more integral to business operations, the cyber threats targeting them are becoming increasingly sophisticated. The…
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DHS says CISA will not stop monitoring Russian cyber threats
The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency says that media reports about it being directed to no longer follow or report on Russian cyber activity are untrue, and its mission remains unchanged. “CISA’s mission is to defend against all cyber threats to U.S. Critical Infrastructure, including from Russia,” the US cyber agency posted to X. “There has been no change in…
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Wireless networks are a prime target for hackers – here’s how to combat rising threats
Security experts have issued a warning over surging threats faced by wireless networks, with many left woefully unprotected . Analysis of more than 500,000 ‘honeypot’ wireless networks by Nozomi Networks Labs found only 6% are adequately protected against wireless deauthentication attacks. The rest are vulnerable to unauthorized access to data or interference with critical systems, the study noted. For example,…
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Manufacturing firms are struggling to handle rising OT security threats
Cyber attacks on manufacturing firms are skyrocketing, according to new research, but fewer than half are prepared for a rising tide of threats. A global survey carried out for telecoms firm Telstra found that eight-in-ten manufacturing firms experienced a significant increase in overall security incidents or breaches last year. Behind the rise is a move towards technologies such as cloud,…
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Public sector workers are sweating over AI security threats
Nearly a third of public sector IT professionals are seriously concerned about the security dangers of AI, especially the risks around data privacy and compliance. While AI adoption is gaining momentum, with predictive analytics and issue detection seen as the top benefits, there are lingering concerns, according to a SolarWinds survey. Nearly a quarter of respondents said they were leveraging…
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