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GUEST ESSAY: The role advanced ‘VM’ is ideally suited to play in combating modern cyber attacks

The Last Watchdog

Modern cyber attacks are ingenious — and traditional vulnerability management, or VM, simply is no longer very effective. The consequences of a cyber attack can be devastating; from a rapid drop in brand reputation to loss of business and sensitive data. Cyber attacks can also invite lawsuits and can even be fatal.

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How Spread Betting Platforms Safeguard Traders Against Cyber Risks

IT Security Guru

This heavy reliance on technology, however, makes it an attractive target for hackers seeking to exploit vulnerabilities in trading systems and platforms. If these cyber attacks are successful, even just a little, they could lead to billions of pounds in damages and losses to the companies that own the platforms and the traders.

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GUEST ESSAY: The three horsemen of cyber risks: misinformation, disinformation and fake news

The Last Watchdog

Such a transformation however, comes with its own set of risks. Misleading information has emerged as one of the leading cyber risks in our society, affecting political leaders, nations, and people’s lives, with the COVID-19 pandemic having only made it worse. So, how do organizations prepare against such threats?

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News alert: INE Security shares cyber hygiene guidance for small- and medium-sized businesses

The Last Watchdog

As small businesses increasingly depend on digital technologies to operate and grow, the risks associated with cyber threats also escalate. Many cyber attacks exploit vulnerabilities in outdated software. Cary, NC, Oct.

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GUEST ESSAY: Where we stand on mitigating software risks associated with fly-by-wire jetliners

The Last Watchdog

Here’s what you should know about the risks, what aviation is doing to address those risks, and how to overcome them. It is difficult to deny that cyberthreats are a risk to planes. Risks delineated Still, there have been many other incidents since. There was another warning from the U.S.

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GUEST ESSAY: The many ways your supply chain is exposing your company to a cyber attack

The Last Watchdog

One of the main culprits for these incredibly frustrating attacks has not so much to do with how a team functions or the protocols a company employs, but instead, it’s a procurement issue that results from supply-chain shortcomings and the hard-to-detect vulnerabilities layered into a particular device.

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What are the key Threats to Global National Security?

IT Security Guru

As technology advances, so do the methods and motivations of those who seek to disrupt global stability. Cybersecurity Threats and Digital Warfare One of the most significant threats to national security in the modern era is cyber warfare.