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AI as a dark force in cybercrime

20 December 2023

| AI, ML, new technology, Sophos, Stories

Two research reports show the current use of AI for attacks and, on the other hand, the attitude of cyber criminals to artificial intelligence is analyzed by examining dark web forums. The surprise: Not every criminal is convinced of the benefits of AI. Sophos today published two reports on the use of AI in cybercrime. The report "The Dark Side of AI: Large-Scale Scam Campaigns Made Possible by Generative AI" uses a concrete case study to examine how fraudsters could use technologies like ChatGPT in the future to carry out large-scale fraud attacks with minimal technical skills...

Phishing attacks are becoming more sophisticated

18 December 2023

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Phishing attacks have become a serious threat in today's digital era. A study from GetApp not only looks at the increasing frequency and impact of such attacks, but also takes a look at how well managers are prepared for this threat and what measures they are taking. The focus of the study is on the experiences of managers in Germany who have experienced at least one phishing attack. When asked how worrying phishing attacks are, 23% of executives see serious risks. The majority (87%) of respondents believe that…

SME study: Cybersecurity in German medium-sized companies

3 December 2023

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A new edition of the study “IT Security in SMEs” currently provides information about the state of cybersecurity in German SMEs. It also becomes clear that the topic is much more important than before. But there is still a lot of room for improvement. The answers from the companies surveyed show that the importance of cybersecurity in companies has become more important and is therefore perceived as important. However, implementing effective IT protection is still difficult in some cases for small and medium-sized companies (SMEs). Here, missing resources such as budgets and skilled workers…

BSI study on the development status of quantum computers

26 November 2023

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The Federal Office for Information Security (BSI) has published the update of the “Development status of quantum computers” study. The ongoing development threatens many cryptographic methods currently in use. When planning the necessary transition to quantum-secure cryptography, a reliable assessment of the risk posed by quantum computing to information security is essential. The study presents the development status of current technologies for realizing a cryptographically relevant quantum computer as well as cryptographically relevant quantum algorithms. Quantum computers could crack passwords The advancing development of quantum technologies threatens many cryptographic methods currently in use. Data that is currently not transmitted in quantum-secure encrypted form and…

Financial sector pays record sums in ransomware attacks

19 November 2023

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| Data Security & Backup, Sophos, Stories

The number of annual ransomware attacks on companies in the financial sector is constantly growing: while it was 2021 percent in 34, the number rose to 2022 percent in 55 and is 2023 percent in the 64 report. There is no end in sight, according to the study “The State of Ransomware 2023”. Unauthorized entry into the systems usually occurs through exploited vulnerabilities (40 percent). Compromised credentials, on the other hand, are only responsible for 23 percent of attacks - one of the lowest rates in the financial sector. Here, educational work among the workforce could ensure greater safety awareness...

Proactive: Investing in IT security as a business strategy

16 November 2023

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IT security is not just an investment that ensures the protection of company assets. It also creates significant added value for customers and enables new business models. This is one of the key findings of a study by Trend Micro. Trend Micro, in collaboration with the Brandenburg Institute for Society and Security (BIGS), surveyed 300 IT and IT security executives about, among other things, their investment behavior. Not just a protective shield, but also a catalyst for flourishing business models and customer satisfaction - this is a reality for those companies that are increasingly investing in IT security and proceeding strategically. They report…

More cyber attacks on critical infrastructure

13 November 2023

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Critical infrastructures are increasingly becoming the focus of cybercriminals. More than half of the attacks come from groups close to the state. Rockwell Automation's global study, "Anatomy of 100+ Cybersecurity Incidents in Industrial Operations," conducted by Cyentia Institute, analyzed 100 cybersecurity events that pose an imminent threat to operational technology (OT) and /or industrial control systems (ICS). As a result, almost 122 data points were collected and evaluated for each incident. Energy producers are popular targets The first edition of the report shows that almost…

DE is most affected by ransomware compared to the EU

3 November 2023

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More and more small and medium-sized companies (SMEs) are increasingly the focus of cyber extortionists. The APT groups Lockbit, BlackCat and Clop (or Cl0p) are particularly active with the number of their attacks. Compared to the EU, Germany is particularly badly attacked. Trend Micro has released new analysis showing that a majority of recent ransomware attacks can be traced back to three major threat actors: Lockbit, BlackCat and Clop. The report also indicates that the number of new victims has increased by 2022 percent since the second half of 47. APT groups Lockbit, BlackCat…

Fewer passwords, more security

26 October 2023

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As part of the 2023 Workforce Authentication Report, the FIDO Alliance and LastPass surveyed more than 1.000 IT leaders worldwide about passwordless authentication. The results show, among other things, that passwords will largely be replaced by secure alternatives in the coming years. The most important step on this path is education, because user acceptance continues to be a challenge in some companies. Most IT managers (89 percent) think that by 2028, less than 25 percent of logins in their companies will be via passwords . 95 percent of those surveyed are already relying on…

Necessary DevOps automation

14 October 2023

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Investing in DevOps automation brings significant benefits to organizations – including improving software quality by more than 60 percent, reducing deployment errors by 57 percent, and significantly reducing IT costs by 55 percent. These are the results of an independent global study by Dynatrace, the leading provider of unified observability and security. For the analysis, 450 IT professionals in large companies were surveyed, including 150 in Europe. However, the report also shows that automation processes in companies are still in their infancy. It also proves that data-driven and...

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AI as a dark force in cybercrime

Phishing attacks are becoming more sophisticated

SME study: Cybersecurity in German medium-sized companies

BSI study on the development status of quantum computers

Financial sector pays record sums in ransomware attacks

Proactive: Investing in IT security as a business strategy

More cyber attacks on critical infrastructure

DE is most affected by ransomware compared to the EU

Fewer passwords, more security

Necessary DevOps automation

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