Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

“Although FBI and CISA do not currently have any specific threat reporting indicating a cyberattack will occur over the upcoming Labor Day holiday, malicious cyber actors have launched serious ransomware attacks during other holidays and weekends in 2021.” Using multi-factor authentication. Using strong passwords.

Ransomware 130

Ransomware Risk Encryption Passwords 130

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

APRIL 7, 2025

What was once protected behind secure walls is now out in the wild, widening the attack surface and opening up new risks. At the same time, AI agents who handle tasks from data processing to decision-making also require identities that must be registered, authenticated, and authorized. Its not just personal and corporate identities.

Authentication 62

Authentication Identity Theft Digital transformation Passwords 62

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

OCTOBER 16, 2024

A host of threats continue to put enterprise data at risk. In fact, according to the 2024 Thales Data Threat Report , more than 80% of organizations reported at least one breach in the last year, while ransomware attacks grew more frequent, with 28% of organizations reported experiencing an attack in 2024, compared to 22% in 2023.

DDOS 62

DDOS Encryption Data breaches Identity Theft 62

CSO Magazine

APRIL 18, 2023

Threat actors are getting more adept at exploiting common, everyday issues in the cloud, including misconfigurations, weak credentials, lack of authentication, unpatched vulnerabilities, and malicious open-source software (OSS) packages.

Risk 81

Risk Threat Reports Authentication Accountability 81

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

MARCH 6, 2020

In my family, we regularly ‘unplug’ and use the opportunity to discuss cyber awareness and topics such as the risks to our family information, how we can improve personal safety, and what are we doing to prevent identify theft. Two-factor authentication requires an extra layer of information beyond simple user names and passwords.

Encryption 130

Encryption Authentication Passwords CISO 130

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

The 2022 Thales Data Threat Report: Retail Edition , finds that 45% of retail respondents reported that the volume, severity and/or scope of cyberattacks had increased in the previous 12 months. They should consider the following tips: 1. Data Security. Marcelo Delima | Senior Manager, Global Solutions Marketing.

Retail 127

Retail Cybersecurity Threat Reports Ransomware 127

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JANUARY 26, 2021

Criminals use personal and financial data to impersonate customers and add apparent authenticity to a scam. Coupled with the fact that only about half of all vulnerabilities in the retail industry are getting patched within the first quarter after discovery, it is easy to understand the risks of being defraud by criminals.

Retail 143

Retail Banking Big data Computers and Electronics 143

Hacker's King

DECEMBER 21, 2024

Dynamic Authentication : AI-powered systems adapt authentication measures based on user behavior, making unauthorized access more difficult. This adaptability ensures that security measures evolve alongside emerging threats. This comprehensive view allows security teams to anticipate and prepare for threats more effectively.

Cybersecurity 52

Cybersecurity Threat Detection Cyber threats Artificial Intelligence 52

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Technology continues to improve our lives – but at the same time the risks continue to grow. Encryption, data sovereignty, multifactor authentication and website cookies are all vital ideas and technologies to keep consumers’ personal data safe – but research released this month reveals widespread confusion.

Security Awareness 129

Security Awareness Passwords Authentication Encryption 129

BH Consulting

MARCH 7, 2025

Awareness of potential risks, quick recognition of suspicious behaviour, and the ability to take proactive steps are hallmarks of good digital hygiene. Despite womens natural aptitude for detecting and preventing threats, they remain underrepresented in cybersecurity, making up only 24 per cent of the global workforce.

Scams 52

Scams Threat Reports Media Cybersecurity 52

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

APRIL 7, 2020

If your business is taking an ‘encrypt everything’ approach, data discovery with risk analysis will help prioritize where to deploy data security solutions first. Understand the risks related to data. Data discovery, classification and risk analysis helps set priorities for data security implementation.

Encryption 106

Encryption Data breaches Risk Authentication 106

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

MAY 23, 2022

The alert detailed cyber threats which can lead to ransomware, data theft and disruption of healthcare services. However, and despite receiving notable attention, only 56% of healthcare companies have formal ransomware response plans, reports the Thales 2022 Data Threats Report. Transportation sector.

Healthcare 126

Healthcare Ransomware Authentication Threat Reports 126

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

MAY 14, 2019

Below are six take-aways that encapsulate the essence of the discussion: Our 2019 Thales Data Threat Report- Federal Edition illustrates that the federal government continues to be under attack! Federal agencies must realize that it can be difficult to narrow the risk exposure at the cost of rapid digital transformations.

Digital transformation 97

Digital transformation Cloud Migration IoT Threat Reports 97

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JULY 17, 2019

Likening this flu scenario to a data breach, 70 percent of healthcare organizations report that they’re sick and the majority are not taking proven and adequate measures to stay well. In fact, there’s no way to opt out of the risk. Inoculate with Encryption and Authentication. a line that grows more ambiguous every day.

Healthcare 101

Healthcare Encryption Data breaches Authentication 101

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Organizations globally continue to endure staggering financial losses due to fraud, with an estimated 5% of annual revenues siphoned away by this pervasive threat. Cybercriminals and fraudsters have become innovative enough to exploit the expanding attack surface of financial institutions and turn risks into threats.

Financial Services 104

Financial Services Encryption Cybercrime Threat Reports 104

Security Affairs

AUGUST 19, 2022

The US agency warned that this issue could expose organizations to a broad range of attacks, including data theft, financial fraud risks, disruptions of mission-critical business processes, ransomware attacks, and a halt of all operations. “On reads the Threat Report. The flaw received a CVSSv3 score of 10.0.

Internet 105

Internet Internet Threat Reports Risk 105

Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

The US agency warns that this issue could expose organizations to a broad range of attacks, including data theft, financial fraud risks, disruptions of mission-critical business processes, ransomware attacks, and a halt of all operations. ” reads the Threat Report. ” reads the advisory published by CISA.

Internet 98

Internet Internet Threat Reports Authentication 98

SecureWorld News

MAY 18, 2020

33%: Lack of multi-factor authentication (MFA) for access to key services. This complicated quilt of data security is a headache for cybersecurity professionals and a growing risk for their organizations. Cybersecurity research: large number of solutions being used. 35%: Exposed web servers and other types of server workloads.

Threat Reports 98

Threat Reports Accountability Cybersecurity Phishing 98

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

FEBRUARY 27, 2019

It turns out that enterprise companies diving head-first into digital transformation technologies are leaving their organizations open to unprecedented risk. Reducing Risk and Beating the Hackers. Another session that I’m looking forward to is Sylvia Acevedo’s, Chief Executive Officer of The Girl Scouts of America, speaking slot.

Digital transformation 61

Digital transformation Risk Encryption Technology 61

Duo's Security Blog

JUNE 14, 2021

Prisma Clouds’ 2021 Cloud Threat Report and Verizon’s 2021 DBIR Report show how companies have needed to adapt and expand cloud workloads and how this has affected their cybersecurity. Not surprisingly, increasing a cloud network also significantly increases security risks.

Passwords 98

Passwords Authentication Phishing Threat Reports 98

eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 30, 2023

A new Cloudflare phishing report notes that most of the 1 billion brand impersonation emails the company detected “passed” SPF, DKIM, and DMARC email authentication protocols. Implementing all three email authentication protocols takes time, but does not cost significant money.

Authentication 100

Authentication Phishing Encryption Marketing 100

Security Affairs

JULY 23, 2021

The following statistics on data breaches and enterprise security provide important context to the importance of managing user access to corporate resources: The Verizon 2021 Data Breach Investigations Report found that in 61 percent of instances of data breaches, stolen credentials were involved. Benefits of IAM Solutions. Conclusion.

Data breaches 109

Data breaches Authentication Passwords Threat Reports 109

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JUNE 6, 2018

Gartner defines digital risk management as “the integrated management of risks associated with digital business components, such as cloud, mobile, social, big data, third-party technology providers, OT and the IoT.” The Threat Level Is Rising. Best Practices for Digital Risk Management. Regulations.

Risk 48

Risk Digital transformation IoT Identity Theft 48

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JANUARY 24, 2022

This trend is demonstrated in the latest Thales Data Threat Report 2021 ; 55% of the survey respondents reported that more than 40% of their data now resides in a cloud platform. However, with technology innovation comes new risks, security challenges and threats.

Data privacy 127

Data privacy Data breaches Social Engineering Technology 127

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

SEPTEMBER 5, 2019

This dual premise and promise is reflected in our Data Threat Report-Europe Edition – with over a third (36%) of enterprises stating they are now aggressively disrupting the markets they participate in through a digital transformation project or embedding digital capabilities that enable greater organisational agility. Blockchain.

Technology 91

Technology Digital transformation IoT Big data 91

Webroot

MAY 6, 2024

As we navigate through 2024, the cyber threat landscape continues to evolve, bringing new challenges for both businesses and individual consumers. The latest OpenText Threat Report provides insight into these changes, offering vital insights that help us prepare and protect ourselves against emerging threats.

Antivirus 123

Antivirus Education Cyber threats Phishing 123

CyberSecurity Insiders

DECEMBER 29, 2021

The Many Ways to Defeat Multi-Factor Authentication. Countering Threat Evasion: You Cannot Stop What You Cannot See! Defending Against the Modern Threat Landscape with Zero Trust. Cloud Threat Report: Supply Chain Attacks – The Early Bird Injects the Worm. Exploring Passwordless Authentication.

Cybersecurity 84

Cybersecurity Ransomware Password Management Education 84

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

AUGUST 1, 2022

The problem of the increasing threat landscape is equally reflected in the 2022 Thales Data Threat Report. While the majority of these advancements operate behind the scenes, protecting the organization transparently, authentication touches every member of an organization personally. Introducing Adaptive MFA.

Marketing 71

Marketing Digital transformation Cloud Migration Authentication 71

Webroot

MAY 25, 2021

Use hardened internal and external DNS servers by applying Domain Name System Security Extensions (DNSSEC), along with registry locking domains; looking at certificate validation; and implementing email authentication like DMARC, SPF and DKIM. Train your end users to avoid security risks.

Phishing 144

Phishing DNS Backups Cyber threats 144

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

DECEMBER 4, 2019

Data security professionals also make ambitious plans, but implementation rates are too low – a key finding in the 2019 Thales Data Threat Report-Financial Services Edition. Here’s a look at four common issues highlighted in the 2019 Thales Data Threat Report-Financial Services Edition and tips for overcoming them.

Financial Services 17

Financial Services Encryption Threat Reports Digital transformation 17

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

APRIL 16, 2020

According to a recent Wall Street Journal article , boards are “getting in deeper” as risk and audit committees ask executives to spell out cybersecurity measures to address pervasive challenges with remote working. As the variety and severity of risks evolve, here are three critical questions that must be asked in the boardroom now: 1.

Encryption 79

Encryption Risk IoT Threat Reports 79

eSecurity Planet

MAY 2, 2024

Multi-factor authentication : Protects stolen credentials against use by requiring more than a simple username and password combination for access to resources. Risk-based analytics: Considers the level of risk as the context for the level of permission needed to access systems, applications, and data. 40% based on CVSS scores.

Cybersecurity 121

Cybersecurity DDOS Penetration Testing Passwords 121

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

FEBRUARY 27, 2018

At the start of the year, Thales released the findings of its latest annual global Data Threat Report which found that, as businesses everywhere undergo a form of digital transformation, the risk of data breaches has reached an all-time high. Trust is needed to allay this concern, and this trust should start at birth.

Mobile 66

Mobile Banking Digital transformation Manufacturing 66

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JANUARY 16, 2024

Such outsourcing of ICT services also requires a clear definition of responsibilities, risks and mitigation between financial entities and ICT third-party service providers. CipherTrust Manager is a Key Management System, as required by Article 9.

Financial Services 83

Financial Services Cybersecurity Encryption Risk 83

Security Boulevard

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

However, even strong and unique passwords have well-documented limitations and risks. As threat actors get savvier about targeting our access credentials, the industry is gradually moving away from passwords altogether and into a passwordless future. SMS or Voice MFA simply relies on sending the user a verification phone call or text.

Cybersecurity 75

Cybersecurity Passwords Password Management Phishing 75

Security Boulevard

OCTOBER 24, 2024

The Data Security Challenge Thales recently released the 2024 Thales Data Threat Report – Financial Services Edition which highlights the latest data security challenges and threats to financial services organizations.

Financial Services 72

Financial Services Cybersecurity CISO Backups 72

Security Boulevard

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Fraud Awareness Week: How to Effectively Protect Your Data and Combat Fraudsters madhav Tue, 11/19/2024 - 05:28 International Fraud Awareness Week (November 17-23) is a critical time to consider the significant risks that fraud poses to individuals and organizations. million in FY23.

Financial Services 89

Financial Services Digital transformation Encryption Risk 89