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Vulnerabilities & Threats
Retail CISOs Take on More Risk to Foster InnovationRetail CISOs Take on More Risk to Foster Innovation

CISOs in consumer and retail organizations appear to accept greater risks to allow for more innovation, which could be a model for future growth.

byRobert Lemos, Dark Reading
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Attacks & Breaches
Ransomware Attacks on the Rise: 450 Incidents Recorded in AugustRansomware Attacks on the Rise: 450 Incidents Recorded in August
byITPro Today Staff
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Disaster Recovery
BCDR Basics: A Quick Reference Guide for Business Continuity & Disaster RecoveryBCDR Basics: A Quick Reference Guide for IT Pros
byIan Horowitz
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Regulatory Compliance
Google Faces Painful Reckoning as Antitrust Crackdown Revs UpGoogle Faces Painful Reckoning as Antitrust Crackdown Revs Up
byBloomberg News
Oct 10, 2024
4 Min Read
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Green IT
Tackling the Sustainability Data Problem in ManufacturingTackling the Sustainability Data Problem in Manufacturing
byIndustry Perspectives
Oct 9, 2024
4 Min Read
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Vulnerabilities & Threats
Linux Kernel Exploits: How Attackers Gain Root Access and How To Defend Against ItLinux Kernel Exploits: Common Threats and How To Prevent Them
byGrant Knoetze
Oct 8, 2024
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Attacks & Breaches
Water Supplier American Water Works Says Hackers Breached System
Water Supplier American Water Works Says Hackers Breached System
Oct 7, 2024
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1 Min Read
byBloomberg News
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Vulnerabilities & Threats
We’re Worried About Deepfake Voice Scams. How Do We Protect Employees?
We’re Worried About Deepfake Voice Scams. How Do We Protect Employees?
Oct 4, 2024
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4 Min Read
byBrien Posey
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Data Privacy
Navigating Google’s Updated Cookie Policies To Safeguard User Data
Navigating Google’s Updated Cookie Policies To Safeguard User Data
Oct 3, 2024
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4 Min Read
byIndustry Perspectives
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Regulatory Compliance
Zero-Knowledge Proofs for Regulated Financial Institutions: Do the Risks Outweigh the Rewards?
Zero-Knowledge Proofs for Regulated Financial Institutions: Do the Risks Outweigh the Rewards?
Oct 3, 2024
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6 Min Read
byIndustry Perspectives
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Vulnerabilities & Threats
Endor Labs: Security Protocols Lag as Software Development Races Ahead
Endor Labs: Security Protocols Lag as Software Development Races Ahead
Oct 2, 2024
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2 Min Read
byITPro Today Staff
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Regulatory Compliance
Tech, E-Commerce, and Social Media Hit With Highest Data Privacy Penalties
Tech, E-Commerce, and Social Media Hit With Highest Data Privacy Fines
Oct 2, 2024
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2 Min Read
byITPro Today Staff
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Vulnerabilities & Threats
Cyberattackers Use HR Targets to Lay More_Eggs Backdoor
Cyberattackers Use HR Targets to Lay More_Eggs Backdoor
Oct 2, 2024
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1 Min Read
byElizabeth Montalbano, Dark Reading
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Ubuntu
How To Secure SSH Access on Ubuntu Servers (Video Tutorial)
How To Secure SSH Access on Ubuntu Servers (Video Tutorial)
Oct 2, 2024
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11 Min View
byGrant Knoetze
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Vulnerabilities & Threats
Senator Lured Into Deepfake Call With ‘Malign Actor’ Posing as Ukrainian
Senator Lured Into Deepfake Call With ‘Malign Actor’ Posing as Ukrainian
Sep 27, 2024
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2 Min Read
byThe Washington Post
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Vulnerabilities & Threats
Under-the-Radar Microsoft Entra ID Vulnerability Leaves Businesses Exposed
Under-the-Radar Microsoft Entra ID Vulnerability Leaves Businesses Exposed
Sep 27, 2024
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5 Min Read
byIndustry Perspectives
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AI & Machine Learning
Phishing Attacks, Deepfakes Top AI-Powered Threats
Phishing Attacks, Deepfakes Top AI-Powered Threats
Sep 26, 2024
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1 Min Read
byHeidi Vella, AI Business
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Career Tips
My Manager Promised a Chill Meeting. I Got Ambushed Instead.
My Manager Promised a Chill Meeting. I Got Ambushed Instead.
Sep 26, 2024
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3 Min Read
byDanielle Meinert
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Vulnerabilities & Threats
It’s Time to Panic About Supply Chain Attacks
It’s Time to Panic About Supply Chain Attacks
Sep 25, 2024
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4 Min Read
byIndustry Perspectives
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Vulnerabilities & Threats
Tackling the Fastest Growing Attack Surface in the Enterprise
Tackling the Fastest Growing Attack Surface in the Enterprise
Sep 25, 2024
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4 Min Read
byIndustry Perspectives
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Career Management
ITPro Today’s 2024 IT Priorities Report
ITPro Today’s 2024 IT Priorities Report
Sep 25, 2024
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1 Min Read
byChristopher Tozzi
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IT Security
Big Tech IT Distributor Carahsoft Raided by FBI in Virginia
Big Tech IT Distributor Carahsoft Raided by FBI in Virginia
Sep 24, 2024
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2 Min Read
byBloomberg News
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Vulnerabilities & Threats
Fortifying Your Organization Against AI-Driven Injection Attacks
Fortifying Your Organization Against AI-Driven Injection Attacks
Sep 20, 2024
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5 Min Read
byIndustry Perspectives
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Regulatory Compliance
Guide To Navigating the Legal Perils After a Cyber Incident
Guide To Navigating the Legal Perils After a Cyber Incident
Sep 20, 2024
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7 Min Read
byIan Horowitz
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Vulnerabilities & Threats
AI and Cybersecurity: The Dual Role of Automation in Threat Mitigation and Attack Facilitation
AI and Cybersecurity: The Dual Role of Automation in Threat Mitigation and Attack Facilitation
Sep 19, 2024
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4 Min Read
byIndustry Perspectives
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Vulnerabilities & Threats
Why Relying on IT Security Strategies Puts ICS Environments at Risk
Why Relying on IT Security Strategies Puts ICS Environments at Risk
Sep 18, 2024
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6 Min Read
byIndustry Perspectives
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Regulatory Compliance
Why Traditional Security and Compliance Automation Falls Short, and How To Make It Better
Why Traditional Security and Compliance Automation Falls Short, and How To Make It Better
Sep 17, 2024
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4 Min Read
byIndustry Perspectives
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Vulnerabilities & Threats
Putting Threat Modeling Into Practice: A Guide for Business Leaders
Putting Threat Modeling Into Practice: A Guide for Business Leaders
Sep 17, 2024
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6 Min Read
byIndustry Perspectives
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Attacks & Breaches
Ukraine, Gaza Wars Inspire DDoS Surge Against Finservs
Ukraine, Gaza Wars Inspire DDoS Surge Against Finservs
Sep 17, 2024
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1 Min Read
byNate Nelson, Dark Reading
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Vulnerabilities & Threats
History of Cybersecurity: Key Changes Since the 1990s and Lessons for Today
History of Cybersecurity: Key Lessons for Today
Sep 16, 2024
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6 Min Read
byIndustry Perspectives
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IT Security
What Is IT Security? Essentials of IT Security Explained
What Is IT Security? Essentials of IT Security Explained
Sep 16, 2024
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7 Min Read
byBrien Posey
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Vulnerabilities & Threats
White House Road Map Provides Guidance on BGP Internet Routing Security
White House Road Map Provides Guidance on BGP Internet Routing Security
Sep 12, 2024
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1 Min Read
byBrian T. Horowitz, Network Computing
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AI & Machine Learning
How AI Is Propelling Data Visualization Techniques
How AI Is Propelling Data Visualization Techniques
Sep 11, 2024
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6 Min Read
byIndustry Perspectives
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Regulatory Compliance
Apple, Google Must Pay Billions in Back Taxes and Fines, E.U. Court Rules
Apple, Google Must Pay Billions in Back Taxes and Fines, E.U. Court Rules
Sep 11, 2024
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4 Min Read
byThe Washington Post
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Vulnerabilities & Threats
Akira Ransomware Actors Exploit SonicWall Bug for RCE
Akira Ransomware Actors Exploit SonicWall Bug for RCE
Sep 9, 2024
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2 Min Read
byJai Vijayan, Dark Reading

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