Understanding the Risks of Personal Data Exposure in Today’s Digital Landscape As users access websites, they are often prompted to input their login credentials, many times with an option to save this information for convenience. While this feature provides ease of access, it poses significant security risks by storing usernames…
When faced with a login page and a forgotten password, many users often opt for the simple solution of clicking “forgot my password.” If customers understood that each reset request costs companies an average of $70, with larger enterprises accumulating password-related support costs that can reach $1 million annually, would…
European Companies Shift Towards Local Cloud Solutions Amid Privacy Concerns In recent months, there has been a noticeable trend among European companies moving their data operations away from U.S.-based cloud providers to local alternatives. Dave Cottlehuber, founder of SkunkWerks, a tech infrastructure firm in Austria, has spearheaded this shift for…
Explore key topics such as Data Governance, Data Security, and Standards, Regulations & Compliance. Brought to you by Stibo Systems in collaboration with Microsoft 60 minutes In an era of mounting regulatory scrutiny, it is imperative for organizations to ensure that their sustainability data is not only accurate but also…
Securing the Human Layer: A Critical Imperative in Cybersecurity Recent findings from Verizon’s 2024 Data Breach Investigations Report have highlighted a pressing issue within cybersecurity: human error remains a major catalyst in data breaches, underscoring the necessity to secure the human layer in organizational defenses. The report reveals that human…
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Next-Generation Technologies & Secure Development Formation of Open Power AI Consortium with Major Tech Players Rashmi Ramesh (rashmiramesh_) • March 21, 2025 Image: Shutterstock In a significant development, several prominent technology and utility companies announced the formation of an alliance aimed at leveraging artificial intelligence…
Big Tech Dynamics and Data Privacy in the Trump Era Recent requests from law enforcement agencies for user data from major tech companies such as Apple, Google, and Meta have highlighted the pivotal role these corporations play in determining government access to personal information, including sensitive location data. Consequently, the…
Critical Infrastructure Security, Encryption & Key Management, Security Operations Cyber Agency Urges Critical Infrastructure Operators to Meet Post-Quantum Encryption Deadline Akshaya Asokan (asokan_akshaya) • March 19, 2025 Image: Shutterstock The UK’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) is urging critical infrastructure operators to transition to post-quantum cryptography by 2035. This call…
A recent study conducted by the Specops research team highlights the ongoing exploitation of weak passwords by cybercriminals targeting Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) ports. The research revealed over 85 million compromised passwords that will be integrated into Specops’ Breached Password Protection service, sourced from a combination of honeypot networks and…
