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Schools Need Improved Cyber Education (Urgently)

New research by Keeper Security has revealed a concerning disconnect between parental trust and the actual cybersecurity practices happening in their children’s schools. While many parents believe schools are protecting their children’s sensitive information, only 14% of schools mandate security awareness training, and a mere 21% provide guidance on secure password management. This gap poses significant risks – widespread issues such as weak passwords and password reuse threaten student security. Alarmingly, 19% of respondents admitted...

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Do(ug)h! Krispy Kreme Suffers Cyberattack

Krispy Kreme, the doughnut giant, revealed on Wednesday that its online ordering systems in the US had been hit by a cyberattack. In a regulatory filing, Krispy Kreme disclosed that upon discovering an intruder in their systems on November 29th, they promptly initiated measures to secure their networks with the assistance of cybersecurity specialists. Since then, the company has been working to restore all its systems, including online ordering capabilities. The statement noted that the...

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Cyberint’s 2024 Report Highlights Surge in Credential Theft and Rise of AI-Powered Phishing

Cyberint, a Check Point company, has released its 2024 Cyber Security Landscape Report, painting a concerning picture of the evolving threat landscape. The report, drawing on data from the Cyberint Argos Platform, analysed 140,000 cyber threat alerts across critical industries, revealing a 333% surge in credential theft, a significant rise in supply chain attacks, and the growing impact of AI-powered phishing. These trends pose a heightened risk for organisations across Europe and the UK. One...

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Androxgh0st Malware Continues Targeting IoT Devices and Critical Infrastructure

Cybersecurity firm Check Point’s Global Threat Index for November 2024 underscores the escalating sophistication of cybercriminals. A key highlight is the rapid rise of Androxgh0st malware, now intergrated with the notorious Mozi botnet. This worrisome combination poses a significant threat to critical infrastructure globally. Critical infrastructure, encompassing energy grids, transportation systems, healthcare networks, and more, remains a prime target for cybercriminals due to its indispensable role in modern society and inherent vulnerabilities. Disrupting these systems...

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Keeper Introduces Risk Management Dashboard for Enhanced Risk Visibility and Proactive Threat Mitigation

Keeper Security have announced the launch of Risk Management Dashboard, a new feature within the Keeper Admin Console. The dashboard empowers administrators with broad visibility into their organisation’s security practices and compliance posture, setting a new standard for streamlined cybersecurity management. The Risk Management Dashboard provides an intuitive risk assessment score based on key metrics affecting the organisation's risk profile including the deployment of end-user vaults, the utilisation of password management tools and multi-factor authentication....

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Businesses and Consumers Warned To Be Wary This Black Friday

It's that time of year again! Black Friday's back, along with bargain deals and unprecedented amounts of online shopping. Yet, the busy shopping season brings with it significant risk for consumers and businesses alike, as cyber experts have cautioned, from increased phishing attacks to too-good-to-be-true (decoy) deals. So, how can you be sure a good deal's not a dodgy one and how can businesses protect both data and customers and make the most of the...

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2024 Cybersecurity Industry Experts Predictions: Part 1

Keeper Security has announced a strategic partnership with Sherweb, a recognised cloud marketplace leader. This partnership enables Managed Service Providers (MSPs) to access Keeper’s robust cybersecurity solutions through Sherweb’s marketplace, streamlining access to security offerings to better safeguard both MSPs and their small-to-medium business (SMB) clients from cyber threats like phishing and credential theft. Sherweb is enhancing its platform with KeeperMSP®, a comprehensive password security solution tailored for Managed Service Providers (MSPs). This powerful tool...

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ACDS Launches Revolutionary OBSERVATORY Solution: Redefining Attack Surface Management

Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. has been recognised as a Leader and Fast Mover in the latest GigaOm Radar Report for Cloud-Native Application Protection Platforms (CNAPPs). In its assessment of 17 leading CNAPP solutions, GigaOm identifies Check Point as a Leader in the Innovation and Platform Play quadrant of the Radar, highlighting its strong focus on prevention and a cohesive strategy for cloud security.  This news follows recent analyst success for Check Point, including being...

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AT&T Cybersecurity grows SASE offering by adding Palo Alto Networks

A new study by Specops Software explores the resilience of SHA256, a commonly used cryptographic hashing algorithm, against modern password-cracking techniques. The findings emphasize the algorithm’s effectiveness in protecting data, especially when combined with strong, complex passwords. However, the research also highlights vulnerabilities when using short or simple passwords, even with this robust technology. SHA256, renowned for its collision resistance and speed, is widely implemented in areas like blockchain, digital certificates, and password storage. However,...

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Expert Insight: The digital pandemic: How cyber threats are threatening life as we know it

2024 is coming to a close, and it’s as good a time as any to reflect on the year we’ve had in cybersecurity. It hasn’t been the easiest ride - just earlier this year, the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology reported that a staggering half of businesses had experienced some form of cybersecurity breach or attack in the last 12 months. And according to ISACA’s State of Cyber research, 41% of European cybersecurity professionals...

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