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Synopsys report finds over half of surveyed orgs suffered supply chain attack in 2023

Cybersecurity

Synopsys report finds over half of surveyed orgs suffered supply chain attack in 2023

May 16, 2024SSN Staff

SUNNYVALE, Calif. — The majority of global organizations (54%) suffered a software supply chain attack over the past year, and most are unable to keep up with the growing risk landscape,  according to a report released by Synopsys. “The State of Software Supply Chain Security Risk” report, released on 5/16/2024 by Synopsys and the Ponemon Institute also found that 50% of organizations took more than a month to respond to an attack. One in five say that their organization...

Artificial Intelligence (AI), Jason Schmitt, malware, Ponemon Institute, supply chain, supply chain attacks, Synopsys


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Quorum Cyber Threat Intelligence Outlook 2024 Report analyzes tumultuous year

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Quorum Cyber Threat Intelligence Outlook 2024 Report analyzes tumultuous year

February 23, 2024Ken Showers, Managing Editor

EDINBURGH, Scotland – 2024 is set to be a year full of security landmark events and challenges. Looking ahead Quorum Cyber has released its "Threat Intelligence Outlook 2024" report to address these cyber threats. The in-depth report offers a strategic analysis of emerging cybersecurity threats, from malware and ransomware developments to geopolitical considerations and the outlook for 2024 global events. Among its topics are examining the “Big Four” nation-state...

Artificial Intelligence (AI), Craig Watt, Cybersecurity, Federico Charoksy, LockBit, malware, Quorum Cyber, Ransomware, Threat Intelligence


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‘Device intelligence is an underutilized security tool’-SSN discusses Fintech with Dan Pinto

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Fingerprint's Dan Pinto - ‘Device intelligence is an underutilized security tool'

February 5, 2024Ken Showers, Managing Editor

YARMOUTH, Maine – With the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) and the popularity of electronic currencies and digital wallets, fintech is becoming an important tool for consumers, and few people recognize that better than Fingerprint CEO Dan Pinto. Fingerprint is a platform dedicated to empowering developers to detect and prevent online fraud. Security Systems News (SSN) had the opportunity to speak recently with its CEO and co-founder Dan Pinto about some of the latest concerns and...

Artificial Intelligence (AI), Dan Pinto, Device intelligence, fintech, malware, Security Systems News (SSN), social engineering


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Honesty is the best policy, according to SSN News Poll results

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Honesty is the best policy, according to SSN News Poll results

April 21, 2023Ken Showers, Managing Editor

YARMOUTH, Maine – The numbers are in, and the results are rather brisk and breezy in reader responses from this month’s SSN News Poll. In discussing the prevalence and explosion of data breaches and ransomware events, Security Systems News asked readers to chime in and give their thoughts on what were the best practices when handling the fallout from malware-related events. Let’s break down your responses below: What is the best way to reduce or eliminate the possibility and...

cyber-attacks, data breaches, malware, News Poll, Ransomware, Security, Security Systems News (SSN), zero trust


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ChatGPT AI is changing the face of cybersecurity

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ChatGPT AI is changing the face of cybersecurity

March 17, 2023Ken Showers, Managing Editor

SAN FRANCISCO – On March 14, artificial intelligence (AI) research laboratory OpenAI released the latest iteration of its popular AI deep learning model, GPT-4. Built on that framework, OpenAI’s ChatGPT program has taken the world by storm in recent months as people and businesses come to terms with both the limitations, and the potential of the AI application. Some of those boundaries are already being pushed with this latest version of GPT.  “For example, it passes...

Artificial Intelligence (AI), BlackMamba, ChatGPT, Cybersecurity, deep learning, GPT-4, malware, Migo Kedem, OpenAI, Sean Gallagher, security software, SentinelOne, Sophos


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Ring seemingly hit by ransomware group

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Ring seemingly hit by ransomware group

March 14, 2023Ken Showers, Managing Editor

SANTA MONICA, Calif. – Ransomware gang ALPHV has claimed to have breached Ring LLC and is threatening the release of its data. News began making the rounds on March 13 that the video doorbell and security camera company had been breached by the group who left the message, “There’s always the option to let us leak your data.” In response Ring has denied the breach to various news outlets, stating instead the victim was a third-party vendor, however reporting by Joseph...

ALPHV, BlackCat, Jamie Siminoff, Jason Koebler, Joseph Cox, malware, Ransomware, Ring LLC., security camera, security teams, video doorbell, vx-underground


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HUB Security launches Confidential Computing cyber solution for insurance industry

March 9, 2023SSN Staff

MOUNTAINVIEW, Calif. – HUB Cyber Security Ltd., developer of Confidential Computing cybersecurity solutions and services has launched a new cyber risk management solution for the insurance industry. The solution allows insurance carriers and reinsurers to evaluate, price, and underwrite cyber insurance policies HUB stated. Users are provided a secure file vault that reduces the chances of attack and minimizes potential damage from lost or corrupted data. “As a result, insurance based...

Confidential Computing, cyber risk management, Cybersecurity, HUB Cyber Security Ltd., insurance industry, malware, Security, Sinan Geylani, Uzi Moskowitz, Virtual I Technologies (VIT)


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U.S. Marshals suffer Ransomware breach containing personal data

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U.S. Marshals suffer ransomware breach containing personal data

February 28, 2023Ken Showers, Managing Editor

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Marshals Service (USMS) suffered a cybersecurity data breach in February, affecting what it referred to as “sensitive personal data.” First reported by NBC News, USMS spokesperson Drew Wade, chief of the Office of Public Affairs, told the outlet that a ransomware attack occurred and constituted a major incident. The breach occurred on Feb. 17, according to Wade, and was limited to a “stand-alone USMS System." An investigation revealed that...

cyber security, data breach, Drew Wade, malware, NBC News, Picus Labs, Suleyman Ozarslan, United States Department of Justice (DOJ), United States Marshals Service (USMS)


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