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Does Every Business Need One?

Companies Race to Appoint Chief AI Officers as AI Transforms Business Strategies In 2023, a notable trend emerged in corporate governance as artificial intelligence (AI) became integral to business strategies: the creation of the Chief AI Officer (CAIO) role. Major organizations such as Boeing, NASA, PwC, and Pfizer have started…

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Upcoming Webinar: Eliminate Application Security Blind Spots with OPSWAT and F5

In today’s rapidly evolving cybersecurity landscape, organizations must continuously reassess their defenses to ensure their web applications remain secure. The emergence of new technologies brings with it a wave of sophisticated threats, which consistently challenge businesses across various industries. This trend is expected to persist into 2024, as malicious actors…

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Final Week to Apply: Cash App to Distribute Direct Payments of $2,570 to Over 7 Million Individuals Affected by Data Breaches

Cash App Users to Claim Up to $2,575 Following Data Breach Cash App users whose accounts were active between August 2018 and August 2024 may soon have the opportunity to claim up to $2,575 following a significant data breach that impacted approximately 8.2 million individuals. This incident, attributed to an…

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5 SaaS Misconfigurations That Can Result in Major Failures

With the proliferation of Software as a Service (SaaS) applications, organizations face a myriad of cybersecurity challenges. The flexibility these platforms offer also introduces a complex risk landscape, where critical organizational assets and sensitive data are increasingly vulnerable to threats from malicious actors, data breaches, and insider threats. Security teams…

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New Variant of BlackCat Ransomware Leverages Advanced Impacket and RemCom Tools

Microsoft recently reported the identification of a new variant of the BlackCat ransomware, also known as ALPHV or Noberus. This ransomware strain integrates tools such as Impacket and RemCom, enhancing its capabilities for lateral movement within compromised networks and facilitating remote code execution. The unveiling comes on the heels of…

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North Korean Hackers Utilize Misinformation to Distribute ‘Hidden Risk’ Malware

North Korean cybercriminals have intensified their focus on the cryptocurrency sector through a new sophisticated malware campaign identified as “Hidden Risk,” according to recent findings by cybersecurity firm SentinelOne. The attack is attributed to the state-sponsored threat actor group known as BlueNoroff, which operates as a subgroup of the notorious…

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Leveraging CTEM for Enhanced Cloud Security

Cloud Security Under Siege: A Growing Concern for Organizations As cloud solutions have become increasingly ubiquitous in the modern business landscape, the risks associated with data breaches have also escalated dramatically. In 2023, approximately 82% of data breaches targeted public, private, or hybrid cloud environments, underlining the vulnerabilities that accompany…

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Report Unveils Average Cost of Data Breaches for Companies: $677 Million

Data Breaches Impose Heavy Financial Costs on Companies, New Report Reveals ExtraHop®, a frontrunner in cloud-native network detection and response (NDR), has unveiled a report illustrating the staggering financial implications of significant data breaches on publicly traded companies. The analysis indicates that organizations typically incur an average loss of approximately…

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