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Las Vegas Casino Cyberattacks Underscore Importance of ‘Human Firewalls” and Employee Training
They say Las Vegas never sleeps, But a massive cyberattack recently brought many of the strip’s most famed casinos to a standstill. Hornetsecurity’s Andy Syrewicze shares his tips for how to add a “human firewall” to your protection against cybercrime.
Full Story >2021 Was Worst Year Ever for Ransomware; Two-Thirds of Victims Paid Ransom
A recent report finds 2021 was a record-setting year for successful ransomware attacks. A lack of skilled security staff and poor workforce practices meant ransoms were paid at an alarming rate.
Full Story >Deep Instinct Threat Report Says Attacks More Numerous, More Evasive
Cyberattacks remain over double pre-pandemic levels, according to a new report from Deep Instinct. Perhaps even more troubling, attacks are focusing on new targets, including AI/ML protections.
Full Story >Accenture Study Suggests the Internet May Need a Refresh, as Innovation & Security are Harder To Deliver
In an eye-opening report, Accenture suggests that the rate of innovation has become so profound that the time many have come for an “Internet refresh” – from the bottom up. Among the stats: Only 30% of companies are “very confident” in their internet security protection. IDN reviews the highlights.
Full Story >Growing CyberSecurity Skills Gap Worries Security Professionals; Highlights Challenges for Staffing
A recent survey on security staff confirms what we all know – IT is growing even more worried that these professionals are so hard to find, hire and keep. But the survey, commissioned by Tripwire, also found the shortage is prompting companies to their methods for how to protect against cyberattacks.
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