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87% of Firms See Untrained Staff as Greatest Cyber Risk

Cyberattacks pose risk to creditworthiness

The majority of executives (87%) around the world cite untrained staff as the greatest cyber risk to their business according to a new report from “The Cybersecurity Imperative” – a global thought leadership program produced by independent researcher, ESI ThoughtLab in conjunction with Willis Towers Watson and other organizations specialized in cybersecurity and risk management.… Continue reading 87% of Firms See Untrained Staff as Greatest Cyber Risk

Facebook Security Breach Exposes Accounts of 50 Million Users

Human error and cyber attacks

Facebook, already facing scrutiny over how it handles the private information of its users, said on Friday that an attack on its computer network had exposed the personal information of nearly 50 million users. The breach, which was discovered this week, was the largest in the company’s 14-year history. The attackers exploited a feature in… Continue reading Facebook Security Breach Exposes Accounts of 50 Million Users

Chubb Survey Finds Individuals Are Unprepared for the Risk of a Cyber Breach

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A new study from Chubb finds that, despite the ever evolving and seemingly never ending frequency of cyber attacks, individuals are still largely unprepared and at risk should they or their family members be targeted. The 2018 Chubb Cyber Risk Survey found that while most respondents (86%) reported being concerned about cyber incidents, most are… Continue reading Chubb Survey Finds Individuals Are Unprepared for the Risk of a Cyber Breach

Businesses Fear Cyberattacks, Phishing During Hurricanes

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Hurricane Florence could make companies vulnerable to cyberattacks as firms race to protect computer systems and networks ahead of the storm expected to hit the Southeast U.S. Friday, cybersecurity experts say. Corporate technology managers should expect more phishing attacks and intrusion attempts as cybercriminals target companies that are moving computers to fallback sites and switching… Continue reading Businesses Fear Cyberattacks, Phishing During Hurricanes

Cyberattacks Are A Constant Fear 17 Years after 9/11

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Seventeen years after the 9/11 terror attacks, lawmakers are stepping up their warnings about how the next assault on the U.S. could be a cyberattack. Airports and airlines increasingly rely on cyber networks to operate, yet there are no federal regulations specifically governing their use. Lawmakers say they are drafting legislation that would impose new… Continue reading Cyberattacks Are A Constant Fear 17 Years after 9/11