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UK councils show worrying laxity in AI usage policies
Artificial Intelligence

UK councils show worrying laxity in AI usage policies

FOI data reveal a 'shocking' laxity among UK councils in regulating workplace Artificial Intelligence (AI) usage, with three-quarters lacking usage policies and over a third permitting AI use without policy.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 28th Feb 2024
The perils of proxies: the backdoor into your data
Malware

The perils of proxies: the backdoor into your data

Residential proxies can open up the door to bad actors, who are ready to exploit user anonymity for nefarious activities.

By Jonathan Tomek • 6 min read • Fri, 10th Mar 2023

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Kaspersky warns of AI's growing use in sophisticated attacks
Large Language Models

Kaspersky warns of AI's growing use in sophisticated attacks

Kaspersky warns that AI's growing accessibility is enabling cybercriminals to launch sophisticated attacks, making robust AI defences crucial.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 14th Aug 2024
10 billion password leak spurs cyber hygiene warning
Malware

10 billion password leak spurs cyber hygiene warning

Following the leak of nearly 10 billion passwords, cybersecurity experts warn that individuals and businesses must urgently enhance their cyber hygiene.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Jul 2024
Surge in cybercrime on Telegram highlights security concerns
Application Performance Monitoring

Surge in cybercrime on Telegram highlights security concerns

Kaspersky reports a 53% rise in cybercriminal activity on Telegram between May and June 2024, highlighting the platform's growing appeal for fraud, DDoS attacks, and data leaks.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Jul 2024
Cradlepoint pioneers AI functionality for 5G network security
Unified Communications

Cradlepoint pioneers AI functionality for 5G network security

Cradlepoint is pioneering AI integration in enterprise 5G routers, improving efficiency and offering enhanced data security features, including generative AI tools that guard against data leakage.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 31st Jan 2024
MOAB: a massive compilation of old data leaks, warns expert
Multi-factor authentication

MOAB: a massive compilation of old data leaks, warns expert

MOAB, a giant compilation of historical data breaches totalling 26bn records, poses significant cybersecurity risk, warns Blackpoint Cyber's Threat Intelligence Director.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 31st Jan 2024
Healthcare sector prioritising industrial cybersecurity
Ransomware

Healthcare sector prioritising industrial cybersecurity

The leakage of healthcare data is the number one attraction for cybercriminals and ransomware has highlighted the weakness of hospital systems.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Oct 2023
BlackFog wins CyberSecurity Breakthrough Awards 2023
Risk & Compliance

BlackFog wins CyberSecurity Breakthrough Awards 2023

BlackFog has been recognised as the Data Leak Detection Solution of the Year in the 2023 CyberSecurity Breakthrough Awards Program.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 9th Oct 2023
Ransomware increases 64% in second quarter of 2023
Ransomware

Ransomware increases 64% in second quarter of 2023

Some 1,378 organisations have been named as victims on ransomware data-leak websites in the second quarter of 2023.

By Shannon Williams • 6 min read • Wed, 2nd Aug 2023
Healthcare sector proves vulnerable to data breaches
EduTech

Healthcare sector proves vulnerable to data breaches

SOTI research reveals how large numbers of devices in the healthcare sector are not managed by IT departments leaving company systems vulnerable.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Fri, 30th Jun 2023
78% of healthcare providers experienced a data breach since 2021
EduTech

78% of healthcare providers experienced a data breach since 2021

New research reveals that 78% of global healthcare providers have experienced at least one data breach since 2021.

By Tom Raynel • 4 min read • Fri, 30th Jun 2023
Darktrace introduces new models to address AI concerns
Data Loss Prevention

Darktrace introduces new models to address AI concerns

Darktrace introduces new risk and compliance models to help CISOs address the increasing risk of IP loss and data leakage.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Tue, 13th Jun 2023
More than half of CISOs have dealt with the loss of sensitive data in the past 12 months
Supply Chain

More than half of CISOs have dealt with the loss of sensitive data in the past 12 months

Nearly 80% of Singapore's chief information security officers feel at risk of a cyber attack, according to a report by Proofpoint.

By Shannon Williams • 6 min read • Tue, 16th May 2023
Research reveals 250m artifacts and 65k container images exposed
EduTech

Research reveals 250m artifacts and 65k container images exposed

Registries and artifact management systems are prime targets for threat actors as they are crucial elements within the software supply chain.

By Tom Raynel • 4 min read • Wed, 26th Apr 2023
The increasing presence of pro-Russia hacktivists
Cybersecurity

The increasing presence of pro-Russia hacktivists

Pro-Russian hacktivists have moved beyond the basic denial-of-service scripts and crowdsourced attacks to more advanced and potent techniques.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Mon, 27th Feb 2023

Stories from Other Regions

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High-profile data leaks in Australia add a new level of urgency to cybersecurity protections
Phishing

High-profile data leaks in Australia add a new level of urgency to cybersecurity protections

Board buy-in essential for reducing cyber attack risk, as recent high-profile breaches highlight vulnerabilities. People-centric approach needed.

By Yvette Lejins • 5 min read • Fri, 24th Feb 2023