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How attackers slip through vulnerabilities in web applications
30 April 2024
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How attackers slip through vulnerabilities in web applications - Image by Mohamed Hassan on Pixabay

Access control vulnerabilities and data disclosure risks are the most common security flaws in corporate-developed web applications. This is shown by a current analysis in the period 2021 to 2023. This makes it too easy for attackers to break into companies. For its report, security specialist Kaspersky examined vulnerabilities in self-developed web applications from companies in the IT, government, insurance, telecommunications, cryptocurrencies, e-commerce and healthcare sectors. Self-developed web applications defective The majority (70 percent) of the vulnerabilities found concern the areas of data protection with regard to confidential information such as passwords, credit card details, health records, personal data and confidential…

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For businesses: Browsers with identity-based protection
26 April 2024
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For businesses: Browsers with identity-based protection MS - AI

Now it's available: The CyberArk Secure Browser for companies. It is the first browser to offer greater security and privacy with identity-based protection, combining both with a familiar, productive user experience. The CyberArk Secure Browser relies on intelligent permission controls and can be easily deployed on a variety of devices. It was developed specifically for a cloud-first world and enables secure access to on-premises resources and SaaS applications. The browser provides security teams with unparalleled visibility, control and governance, helping to prevent the misuse of compromised identities, devices and credentials...

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Phishing: This is how employees avoid cyber criminals’ traps
6 April 2024
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Phishing: This is how employees avoid cybercriminals' traps - Image by Gerd Altmann on Pixabay

In phishing attacks, even one wrong mouse click can cause millions in damage. Here are four tips to help employees make the right decision if the worst comes to the worst OntinueHow companies can raise awareness among their workforce and improve security architecture. With increasingly intelligent applications, cybercriminals are trying to undermine companies' security systems and infiltrate internal IT. While phishing attempts were comparatively easy to detect just a few years ago, social engineering today simulates seemingly genuine requests from colleagues or customers - often using stolen or fake identities, which make detection increasingly difficult...

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German companies: 4th place among global ransomware victims
5 April 2024
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German companies: 4th place among global ransomware victims - AI - Copilot

Check Point's Threat Intelligence Research Division (CPR) has released its 2024 Annual Cyber ​​Security Report. This year's edition focuses on the dramatic increase in ransomware attacks and the strategic use of AI in IT security. The report looks back on a year marked by significant turmoil and highlights a 90 percent increase in publicly blackmailed victims of ransomware attacks. Such ransomware attacks now account for 10 percent of all malware detected by Check Point's sensors. The Check Point Incident Response Team (CPIRT) also found that almost the…

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The right strategy after a data loss
1 April 2024
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The right strategy after a data loss KI-MS

Companies around the world face numerous threats. International studies also show this. A study by Arcserve shows that 76 percent of companies have suffered a serious data loss. In this context, 83 percent described downtime of 12 hours or less as acceptable. 10 tips for a successful business continuity plan. As an Arcserve study shows, only 52 percent of affected companies were able to recover from their data loss in 12 hours or less. Although 95 percent of companies said they had a disaster recovery plan, only a small…

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January 28, 2024: European Data Protection Day
27 January 2024
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January 28, 2024: European Data Protection Day - KI MS

January 28, 2024 is European Data Protection Day. In this context, it is important to raise awareness of privacy and data protection and to raise awareness of relevant IT security issues - regardless of whether they concern the private or corporate environment. Advances in artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) are an obvious theme on Data Protection Day 2024 - both because of the potential benefits that such tools bring with them and because of the dangers that come with them, which are certainly cause for concern care for. According to Carla Roncato, Vice President of Identity, WatchGuard Technologies. AI…

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Ransomware Trends Report 2023 is available
26 December 2023
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B2B Cyber ​​Security ShortNews

Veeam's 2023 Ransomware Trends Report highlights key findings in ransomware attacks, data theft and extortion. Now provider Veeam is also presenting the report in German. Companies of all sizes are increasingly falling victim to ransomware attacks and are inadequately protecting themselves against this growing cyber threat. According to new data from the 2023 Veeam® Ransomware Trends Report, one in seven organizations will have nearly all of their data (>80 percent) affected by a ransomware attack - indicating a significant protection gap. Veeam Software has found that cybercriminals almost always...

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Generative AI: Entrepreneurs concerned about IT security
7 December 2023
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Generative AI offers enormous benefits for companies. But it also represents a possible threat to IT security. The possible outflow of data from the company towards AI providers is particularly a problem. According to Bitkom, 57 percent of companies in Germany are of the opinion that the spread of generative AI will endanger IT security because it can be exploited by cybercriminals. A recent survey by Kaspersky confirms that these concerns are well-founded. Because the topic of generative AI still receives too little attention in board meetings in Germany: only a quarter (24,8 percent)...

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Ransomware: 60 percent of companies are extremely concerned
5 November 2023
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The new ransomware survey shows: Awareness of ransomware in companies is high. However, prevention is still not a top priority in almost half of companies. One in five respondents said their company would be affected by a cyberattack in 2023. Nearly 60% of organizations are very or extremely concerned about ransomware attacks, according to a recent survey by leading cybersecurity provider Hornetsecurity. Hornetsecurity's annual ransomware survey shows that more than nine in ten companies (92,5%) are aware of the potential negative impact of ransomware. However...

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Zero Trust: Endpoint agents as a VPN replacement
September 13, 2023
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Endpoint agents as a virtual private network replacement - Image by Gerd Altmann on Pixabay

Organizations can now take full advantage of the benefits of a zero trust architecture while dramatically simplifying network design. New endpoint agents for macOS and Windows serve as a complete replacement for traditional virtual private networks. Lookout has announced new Windows and macOS endpoint agents for its Lookout Secure Private Access Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) solution, facilitating the complete replacement of overburdened virtual private networks (VPNs) with cloud-based security. Enterprises can now take full advantage of the benefits of a zero trust architecture while dramatically simplifying network design. According to analysts at Gartner, by…

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