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IT security 2024: navigating the EU legal maze

27. August, 2024 - 03:07

Companies are currently facing a wave of new regulations in the area of IT security. These developments are a reaction to the increasing threats posed by cyber attacks and the growing importance of securing networks and infrastructures.

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Deepfakes: companies arm themselves against sophisticated AI attacks

21. August, 2024 - 14:01

Current data shows that the threat of artificial intelligence (AI) in cybercrime is seen as an increasingly serious risk. Companies are therefore increasingly shifting their focus from reactive defense to preventive security.

The unmasking of the Styx Stealer

Styx Stealer: Hacker accidentally exposes data from his computer

20. August, 2024 - 13:36

Check Point encountered a curious malware case: The security researchers at Check Point Research (CPR) discovered that the developer of the new malware Styx Stealer made a serious mistake during debugging that leaked data from his computer.

Digital self-defense

Major sporting events in 2024: a playing field for cyber criminals

19. August, 2024 - 03:43

Major events in 2024 bring joy to sports fans, but also cyber risks. The summer of sport was therefore not just a festival for fans, but also a playground for digital threats.

Security breach or hysteria?

Data breach: The game with 3 billion social security numbers

16. August, 2024 - 14:34

An alleged hack at data broker National Public Data (NPD) made headlines this week for potentially exposing billions of social security numbers. Real leak or hysteria?

Industrial Control Systems (ICS)

Thousands of ICS in the USA and UK vulnerable

15. August, 2024 - 13:16

Thousands of industrial control systems (ICS) in the USA and the UK are vulnerable to cyber attacks. Critical infrastructure, such as the water supply, is also affected.

Hacker sells data and source code of leading brands

14. August, 2024 - 07:13

The latest analysis from Cato CTRL reveals alarming developments in the cybersecurity landscape. The threat actor “IntelBroker” emerges as a central figure in selling stolen data and source code, and also plays a prominent role in hacking forums.

Advanced Persistent Threats (APT)

Hacker attack on Trump campaign – background to TA453

13. August, 2024 - 14:57

The FBI has launched an investigation after Donald Trump’s presidential campaign claimed to have been attacked by Iranian hackers. Proofpoint security researcher Joshua Miller explains the possible background.

Data security

What is important for data classification

08. August, 2024 - 03:16

Comprehensive and correct classification is fundamental for data security. Only if you know which data is (particularly) worth protecting can you implement appropriate measures. This is all the more important in times of AI assistants such as Microsoft Copilot.

The introduction of the Human Risk OS

Human risk management – the next level of cyber security

07. August, 2024 - 03:02

Safety awareness and training are essential for a proactive safety culture. With SoSafe’s fully integrated human risk management solution, safety managers can holistically identify, prioritize and effectively reduce human safety risks.