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August 24, 2022

Russia-linked cyberattacks on Ukraine: A timeline

Cyber incidents are playing a central role in the Russia-Ukraine conflict. Here's how events are unfolding along with unanswered questions. Read more ▶

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Why patching quality, vendor info on vulnerabilities are declining

It's getting harder to assess the impact of patching or not patching, and too many patches don't fully fix the problem. It's time to pressure vendors.

True crime shows might be the biggest educational tool for cybercrime awareness

Popular cultural depictions of fraud and cybercrime are raising awareness of the dangers posed to personally identifiable information by bad actors, according to a new study.

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Business email compromise still tops ransomware for total losses

Losses from business email compromise (BEC) scams are about 50 times greater than those caused by ransomware. Here's why BEC is favored by cybercriminals.

7 critical steps for successful security onboarding

Creating a culture of security starts on day one, say veteran security leaders. Here’s their advice for making that initial security training more effective.

Lloyd’s of London to exclude state-backed attacks from cyber insurance policies

From March 2023, Lloyd’s of London will require all its insurer groups to exclude liability for losses arising from state-backed cyberattacks.

What is the cost of a data breach?

The cost of a data breach is not easy to define, but as more and more organizations fall victim to attacks and exposures, the financial repercussions are becoming clearer.

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