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How ‘digital transformation’ gave birth to a new breed of criminal: ‘machine-identity thieves’

The Last Watchdog

If you haven’t heard, we are undergoing “digital transformation.” Digital advances are coming at us fast and furious. The most recent example comes from Timehop, a service that enables social media users to plug into their past. Companies are in a honeymoon period with digital transformation.

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Experts Flag Security, Privacy Risks in DeepSeek AI App

Krebs on Security

Public interest in the DeepSeek AI chat apps swelled following widespread media reports that the upstart Chinese AI firm had managed to match the abilities of cutting-edge chatbots while using a fraction of the specialized computer chips that leading AI companies rely on. Image: NowSecure.

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MY TAKE: How the lack of API security translates into ‘digital transformation’ security holes

The Last Watchdog

APIs have been a cornerstone of our digital economy from the start. Without them, social media and software-as-a-service, as we’ve come to know them, wouldn’t exist. And today APIs are empowering companies to speed up complex software development projects – as part of digital transformation.

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Cisco wins SC Media Award for “Best Security Company”

Cisco Security

SC Media has named Cisco the “Best Security Company” as part of its 2021 SC Awards. It represents years of innovation and commitment to reinventing cybersecurity in order to keep pace with the increasing demands of digital transformation and ever-evolving attacks. Additional SC Awards.

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Modus Create Announces New Research on the State of Digital Transformation in the U.S.

CyberSecurity Insiders

–( BUSINESS WIRE )– Modus Create , a global provider of digital transformation and product development services, announced today the findings of its original study entitled the “ 2022 State of Digital Transformation.” In the digital economy, it is the core IP with which you differentiate and deliver value.”

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News alert: Link11’s research shows DDoS attacks are more targeted — and doubled — year-over-year

The Last Watchdog

Act now: cyber threats accelerate The Allianz Risk Barometer 2025 highlights that while digital transformation presents new opportunities, it also expands the attack surface for cyber threats. Media contact: Lisa Froehlich, Corporate Communications, Link11 GmbH, l.froehlich@link11.com

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

The Last Watchdog

Cyber attackers have used misleading information on social media for procuring campaign finances as well as personal and financial information of people and corporations. Financial firms had to train their staff to deal with fraudulent online schemes and reports.