article thumbnail

SHARED INTEL: How attacks on web, mobile apps are being fueled by rising API vulnerabilities

The Last Watchdog

It’s the glue holding digital transformation together. Related: A primer on ‘credential stuffing’ APIs are the conduits for moving data to-and-fro in our digitally transformed world. APIs are literally everywhere in the digital landscape, and more are being created every minute. We spoke at RSA 2020.

Mobile 266
article thumbnail

LW ROUNDTABLE — How 2024’s cyber threats will transform the security landscape in 2025

The Last Watchdog

Deepfake scams will escalate, with threat actors using AI to create convincing impersonations of executives, risking personal and corporate brands. Complex DevSecOps, APIs, and cloud integrations will become leading attack vectors, while insider threats and accidental disclosures drive data leakage risks.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Protecting Oil and Gas Industry Infrastructure: Strategies for Resilience

SecureWorld News

Digital transformation: The integration of IoT, SCADA systems, and advanced analytics has increased operational efficiency but also expanded the attack surface. Sophisticated adversaries: Nation-state actors, cybercriminals, and hacktivists are leveraging advanced tactics to target this sector.

article thumbnail

RSAC insights: How IABs — initial access brokers — help sustain, accelerate the ransomware plague

The Last Watchdog

Related: How cybercriminals leverage digital transformation. They’ve even got an escrow system to assure that one criminal is not scamming the other criminals.”. Understanding digital assets. This is the flip side of digital transformation.

article thumbnail

Pig Butchering at Heart of Bank Failure — CEO Gets 24 Years in Jail

Security Boulevard

Oink, oink, FAIL—you’re in jail: Kansas bank chief exec Shan Hanes stole money from investors, a church and others to buy cryptocurrency to feed a scam. The post Pig Butchering at Heart of Bank Failure — CEO Gets 24 Years in Jail appeared first on Security Boulevard.

Banking 133
article thumbnail

The Digital Trust Factor. Have We Got It All Wrong?

Jane Frankland

Their research also underscores the correlation between high digital evolution, momentum, and user engagement, signifying the importance of seamless user experiences and consumer willingness to adopt new technologies. This makes sense, especially considering the relationship between trust, digital transformations and cybersecurity.

article thumbnail

Protecting Retailers Against Cyber Risks on Black Friday and Cyber Monday

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

By using AI to compose phishing messages, bad actors can avoid many of the telltale signs that indicate a scam, such as spelling and grammar errors and awkward phrasing. Recently, cybercriminals have increasingly used artificial intelligence (AI) and automation to increase the volume and efficacy of their attacks.

Retail 71