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Germany: 44 percent of all cyber attacks successful

12 January 2024

According to a study of German cybersecurity and IT leaders, security teams are so busy defending against cyberattacks that they no longer have resources for preventive cyber defense. Tenable® today highlighted that 44% of cyberattacks suffered by German companies in the past two years were successful. Security teams are therefore forced to focus their working hours and measures on reactive containment of cyberattacks instead of preventing them in advance. Since less than half (48%) of German companies are convinced that they can successfully manage their own risk exposure with the help of their cybersecurity procedures...

Study: Are IT security managers too confident?

10 January 2024

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While traditional IT teams in companies clearly support external experts, the majority of internal IT security managers reject outside help. But can security teams afford this or are they overconfident? An enlightening study from Trend Micro. The role of cybersecurity in the business context has undergone a significant shift: once seen as a deterrent, it is increasingly recognized as a catalyst for digitalization and business development. This emerges from a study that Trend Micro carried out together with the Brandenburg Institute for Society and Security (BIGS). Although companies therefore understand the importance...

More cybersecurity tools = more protection?

8 January 2024

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As strange as it sounds, companies using more cybersecurity tools doesn't necessarily mean they're better protected against threats. A cybersecurity expert gives three concrete examples of why companies should not only rely on their software to protect their IT infrastructure. On paper, the Defense in depth cybersecurity strategy looks better than almost any other security concept: Layer by layer, a variety of cybersecurity tools and procedures are used to provide close-knit protection around the company's IT infrastructure. This approach is not new, but in practice it shows...

IT security in Germany – three forecasts for 2024

5 January 2024

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The result of the current BSI report is worrying. Ransomware is still on the rise and threatens IT security. But AI also causes headaches for IT managers. The IT security situation is at risk, according to the current BSI report. Once again or still, one would like to add. Ransomware is still the biggest threat, but it feels like it has been around for so long that it is hardly noticed anymore - to the chagrin of many of those affected. At the same time, a new specter is looming on the horizon that will keep those responsible for security on their toes in the coming years:…

Predictions for 2024: Increase in AI-powered phishing

3 January 2024

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In 2024, cybercriminals will develop new exploits for mobile, wearable and smart devices, Kaspersky predicts. They also expect there will be more state-sponsored attacks. Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs) are the most dangerous threats because they use complex tools and techniques, are often highly targeted, and are difficult to detect. As part of the annual Kaspersky Security Bulletin, Kaspersky publishes forecasts for the coming year. The forecasts for 2024 were developed based on Kaspersky's globally deployed threat intelligence services. “The increased availability of AI tools this year is also...

2024: AI-assisted cyberattacks on the rise

2 January 2024

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Trend Micro's 2024 cybersecurity predictions warn of the transformative role of generative artificial intelligence (AI) in the cyber threat landscape, as well as a new wave of sophisticated social engineering tactics and identity theft using AI-powered tools . The widespread availability and improved quality of generative AI combined with Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs) to generate realistic photo, audio and video content will have a lasting impact on the phishing landscape in 2024. Trend Micro predicts a new wave of Business Email Compromise (BEC ), virtual kidnapping and other scams – triggered by the cost-effective…

Cyber attacks: Loss of sensitive data for 53% of those affected

30 December 2023

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The increasing flood of data increases the attack surface of companies and makes it increasingly difficult for IT managers to protect them from cyberattacks. A study examined the challenges posed by cyber risks. In the new study, "The State of Data Security: The Journey to Securing an Uncertain Future," Rubrik Zero Labs provides an up-to-date look at the increasingly common challenges posed by cyberattacks and the difficulty of securing data across a company's expanding attack surface. New technologies continue to create endless opportunities for modern threats, according to more than 1.600 IT security leaders…

Hackers: This is the data they are looking for most

29 December 2023

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A new report on hackers shows what the thriving black market for stolen data is promoting as top offers: Cryptocurrencies are particularly popular with criminals, as well as data from web browsers such as credit card numbers and access data, which were mostly stolen via infostealers. Trend Micro researchers compared the 16 most active infostealer malware variants (malware used to steal data) on two darknet marketplaces (Russian Market and 2easy.shop) and created a risk matrix. The study shows how vulnerable data stolen by hackers is once it falls into the hands of other cybercriminals. At…

Lack of IT specialists: 30 percent are missing in the area of cybersecurity

27 December 2023

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A survey in Germany shows that the IT skills shortage mainly affects the IT security area. Almost a third of companies complain about a lack of specialist staff for IT security, with banks and insurance companies being particularly affected. Efficient, well-positioned IT security is crucial for the success and competitiveness of companies. The increasing complexity of cyber threats is therefore a major challenge for companies, especially with regard to the composition of their IT teams. There is a lack of specialists to protect the IT infrastructure. Sophos' latest study on the subject of Cybersecurity-as-a-Service (CSaaS) shows that 29 percent...

Cyber incidents: 8 out of 10 companies have been victims

25 December 2023

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The study is frightening: in the last two years, 81% of German companies were affected by cyber incidents. More than half even twice. 58% of those affected therefore want to invest more in cybersecurity. According to the current Kaspersky study, more than three quarters (81 percent) of IT security experts complained about at least one IT security incident in the past two years, and 65 percent complained about at least two. Almost half (45 percent) of these were classified as “serious” and 16 percent as “very serious”. Reasons for cyber incidents According to IT security experts, among other things, a lack of necessary tools for...

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Study: Are IT security managers too confident?

More cybersecurity tools = more protection?

IT security in Germany – three forecasts for 2024

Predictions for 2024: Increase in AI-powered phishing

2024: AI-assisted cyberattacks on the rise

Cyber attacks: Loss of sensitive data for 53% of those affected

Hackers: This is the data they are looking for most

Lack of IT specialists: 30 percent are missing in the area of cybersecurity

Cyber incidents: 8 out of 10 companies have been victims

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