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The State of Security in 2024: The Bad Guys Love AI Too

Pure Storage

Building access systems have already been in the sightlines of hackers, and security professionals have already pointed out serious vulnerabilities in smart building control systems that hackers could exploit. Novice attackers even use ChatGPT to write malware. “Connected” or “smart” buildings could be new targets.

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What Is Wiperware? 10 FAQs

Pure Storage

10 FAQs by Pure Storage Blog Wiperware, or wiper malware, is a disturbing evolution in cyber warfare that takes no prisoners—not even your data. Attacks attributed to this new, highly destructive form of malware include an Iranian train system attack in 2021 that caused “unprecedented chaos.” What Is Wiperware?

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Zero-Days Are Here to Stay: Here's How You Can Prepare

FS-ISAC

More than six months since Log4j made the headlines, the threat of zero-day exploits, or previously unknown vulnerabilities, looms large over the heads of business leaders and cybersecurity teams. For one, not everyone has the resources to quickly address vulnerabilities. That doesn’t mean that nothing can be done or that hope is lost.

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Strategies for Digital Risk Protection

Reciprocity

Digital risk protection (DRP) refers to cybersecurity measures that aim to prevent data breaches, malware, identity theft, and other forms of cyber crime. Vulnerabilities. Which areas in your systems and networks expose you to attack or malware? What is Digital Risk Protection?

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Risk Assessment vs Risk Analysis

Reciprocity

A ransomware attack, in which malicious actors use malware to lock you out of your systems and demand payment to restore your access, would fall under this category. So would a zero-day attack, in which hackers exploit a previously unknown vulnerability. ” High Priority. Medium Priority.

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Data Privacy Week 2024: The Definitive Roundup of Expert Quotes

Solutions Review

This is likely to impact industries where transparency matters, such as healthcare, financial services, and insurance. Vulnerability Vigilance: Regularly scan your APIs for vulnerabilities and patch them promptly. A risk assessment shows organizations what their architecture looks like, their vulnerabilities, and more.

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From Emerging Trends to Cyber Risks: a Latin American Perspective

FS-ISAC

Financial institutions and their partners and suppliers are constantly fighting the growth of malware attacks, specifically Ransomware-as-a-Service, which has proven to be extremely profitable for attackers. but not necessarily directed at financial institutions alone - it is one of the biggest threats we face.