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Digital information is generally the lifeblood of any given organization, containing essential company data needed to run the business. Paperless offices have become the norm across industries and remote work depends on the ability to share electronic information for communication, announcements and collaboration.
In this Help Net Security video, Marc Gaffan, CEO at IONIX, discusses how businesses' biggest cybersecurity mistake is not protecting the full external attack surface that continues to expand to include a businesses' entire digital supply chain. This is driven by third-party vendors, cloud, shadow IT, and managed services like SaaS applications.
Digital identity plays a vital role in enabling digital interactions, safeguarding privacy, and facilitating seamless transactions in the digital realm. The next advanced digital progression involves linking a person's real identity with the physical government ID, enabling individuals to verify their identity through a mobile device from any location.
This live virtual event brings together industry leaders, experts, and professionals to explore the future of network security. With an alarming 96 percent of organizations falling victim to cyberattacks in 2021, INTERSECT '23 offers invaluable insights into leveraging cutting-edge network security platforms to fortify defenses against evasive zero-day threats.
In 2022, the total number of DDoS attacks worldwide increased by 115.1% over the amount observed in 2021, according to Nexusguard. While the overall number of DDoS attacks did more than double, the maximum size of 361.9 gigabits per second represented a 48.2% decrease over those measured in 2021.
Japanese prime minister Fumio Kishida has ordered an emergency review of the nation's ID Cards, amid revelations of glitches and data leaks that threaten the government's digital services push. Japanese media reports that people with similar names are receiving cards intended for other people, while some recipients found the card links to records describing someone else.
These SaaS apps cover everything from CRMs to supply chains to marketing and HR. The data within is used to understand consumer habits, improve marketing campaigns, and manage employees. While it is unclear whether the recent breaches at fast food chains involved SaaS applications, what is clear is that threat actors are increasingly turning their attention to restaurant chains.
Western Digital is warning owners of My Cloud series devices that can no longer connect to cloud services starting on June 15, 2023, if the devices are not upgraded to the latest firmware, version 5.26.202. "Devices on firmware below 5.26.202 will not be able to connect to Western Digital cloud services starting June 15, 2023, and users will not be able to access data on their device through mycloud.com and the My Cloud OS 5 mobile app until they update the device to the latest firmware," explains a Western Digital support bulletin.
While there are a few different approaches to implementing digital keys for automotive use, a secure digital key standard should utilize near field communications and ultra-wideband in combination with Bluetooth Low Energy to access a vehicle, start the engine, immobilize the vehicle, or authorize a variety of other operations. To ensure consumer acceptance and support long-term adoption, we must first ensure digital key technology is secure and can effectively protect against the threat of attack.
Business leaders worldwide understand they need to invest in digital transformation to meet a new innovation imperative, despite ongoing macroeconomic pressures and an increasingly uncertain, competitive business environment, according to Insight. 82% of respondents say companies must invest in digital transformation or be left behind.