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    Why cyber is also a CIO problem

    When an incursion occurs, IT teams need to have a recovery plan and backup systems ready for deployment.

    By Matt Ashare • May 25, 2023
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    CISA updates ransomware guide 3 years after its debut

    The #StopRansomware guide, updated in partnership with the FBI, NSA and MS-ISAC, reflects aggressive new techniques used by threat actors, including double extortion.

    By May 24, 2023
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    Passwords and authentication

    [TK]

    By Cybersecurity Dive staff
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    BEC attacks rise as criminal hackers employ new tactics to evade detection

    Threat actors are using cybercrime as a service to grow industrial strength campaigns and leveraging residential IP addresses.

    By May 23, 2023
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    IT security budgets are shifting as companies target risk reduction

    Organizations are designing their security spending around keeping the business secure and operations running smoothly.

    By Sue Poremba • May 22, 2023
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    Critical infrastructure security spending to grow 83% by 2027: ABI Research

    Analysts forecast cybersecurity spending among critical infrastructure organizations to grow from an estimated $129 billion in 2022 to almost $236 billion by 2027.

    By May 19, 2023
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    Cyber resilience programs falling short on preparing workers for a crisis

    The report from Immersive Labs raises questions about whether corporate employees would know how to respond after a major cyberattack.

    By May 18, 2023
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    Why and how to report a ransomware attack

    The majority of ransomware attacks go unreported, creating a blind spot that hampers response, recovery efforts and the prevention of future attacks.

    By May 18, 2023
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    Flood of ransom payments continues as officials mull ban

    The revived debate over the viability of a ransom payment ban comes down to the cost ransomware is causing organizations globally.

    By May 11, 2023
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    CISA director wary of technology industry repeating its mistakes with AI

    The multibillion-dollar cybersecurity industry is the result of misaligned incentives, where speed-to-market outranked security, Jen Easterly said. 

    By May 11, 2023
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    Ransomware insurance claims jump back up

    Ransomware claims filed by U.S. clients of insurance broker Marsh spiked 77% in the first quarter, following a downward trend in 2022.

    By Alexei Alexis • May 10, 2023
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    Google, Dashlane separately move to eliminate passwords

    In unrelated moves, the companies highlighted a growing effort to phase out dependence on passwords amid a rise in phishing attacks.

    By May 4, 2023
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    How 7 cybersecurity experts manage their passwords

    Cybersecurity Dive asked CISOs and other cyber experts what they do with their passwords. Here’s how they manage the mess that awaits us all.

    By May 4, 2023
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    Companies need a wakeup call to fix chronic security shortcomings, cyber experts say

    One researcher wonders if the industry needs another Snowden-like moment to spring organizations into action.

    By May 3, 2023
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    Merck cyber coverage upheld in NotPetya decision, seen as victory for policyholders

    A court victory in the closely watched insurance case is expected to stabilize a turbulent market and provide some assurance for organizations amid a rise in nation-state activity.

    By May 3, 2023
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    Most open source maintainers still consider themselves hobbyists, despite compensation pledges

    A study by Tidelift shows a compensation gap for the key producers of open source applications, raising questions about how to properly secure software supply chains.

    By May 2, 2023
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    Cybersecurity pros plant seeds of hope at RSA Conference

    Optimism floated on the surface during the annual industry gathering. For one keynote on stage, it was the central theme.

    By May 2, 2023
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    Organizations are boosting resilience, getting faster at incident response

    While the number of data security incidents remained level between 2021 and 2022, companies improved recovery thanks to stronger security measures, BakerHostetler found.

    By May 1, 2023
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    Mandiant CEO’s 7 tips for cyber defense

    Organizations’ institutional knowledge is an advantage that no adversary can match, Kevin Mandia told RSA Conference attendees.

    By April 28, 2023
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    Global cyber insurance prices continue to moderate in Q1

    Marsh data shows rate increases slowing, stemming in part from new entrants into the cyber insurance market and fewer ransomware attacks in 2022.

    By April 27, 2023
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    IT managers uneasy with snooping software: report

    Surveillance tools may cause an uptick in staff attrition and make hiring more difficult, a 1E survey found. 

    By Roberto Torres • April 25, 2023
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    Threat actors can use ChatGPT to sharpen cyberthreats, but no need to panic yet

    Startling dangers, such as autonomous attack mechanisms and sophisticated malware coding, have yet to materialize. For now, the threat is more specific.

    By April 21, 2023
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    3CX has a 7-part plan to shore up its security

    The company is planning significant security upgrades and changes to network operations after a historic attack from a state-linked actor.

    By April 20, 2023
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    Cyber insurance premium hikes slowed in 2022, Fitch says

    The deceleration was driven by a moderation of ransomware incidents and heightened levels of cyber risk awareness among corporate executives, the credit rating agency said.

    By Alexei Alexis • April 18, 2023
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    ChatGPT prompts experts to consider AI’s mark on cybersecurity

    Previous AI advancements in cybersecurity tools and practices could be a precursor of what’s to come.

    By April 18, 2023
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    Cyber venture capital funding slows to a trickle, a sharp decline from 2022 investment

    Funding declined 58% year-over-year in Q1, though this quarter marked a slight increase from Q4 2022.

    By April 14, 2023