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Business ID Theft Soars Amid COVID Closures

Krebs on Security

To prove ownership over the hijacked firms, they hire low-wage image editors online to help fabricate and/or modify a number of official documents tied to the business — including tax records and utility bills. “It makes sense, because they’ve already got control over all these dormant businesses,” he said.

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The Scammers’ Playbook: How Cybercriminals Get Ahold of Your Data

eSecurity Planet

Finance and insurance finished a close second at 22.4%. Finance and insurance companies were particularly vulnerable to the sort of phishing scams we’re talking about. In 2020 alone, 79 ransomware attacks were conducted against government entities in the U.S., of cyber attacks IBM handled. 70% of attacks were on banks.

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List of Data Breaches and Cyber Attacks in August 2022 – 97 Million Records Breached

IT Governance

In a month that saw the former US president accused of misappropriating classified government documents, there were also a spate of malicious insiders compromising their employer’s systems. If you’re facing a cyber security disaster, IT Governance is here to help. announces security breach (unknown) The Country Club at Woodfield, Inc.

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The Ongoing Cyber Threat to Critical Infrastructure

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

Security breaches in this sector can be incredibly disruptive to society and are attracting considerable attention from governments and regulatory bodies around the world. The threat of attacks against Critical National Infrastructure (CNI) – energy, utilities, telecommunications, and transportation – is now front of mind for many.

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Infosource Global IDP Vertical Market Analysis 2023-2024 Update

Info Source

The most advanced sectors in digital transformation, such as Banking and Insurance, are leading in AI adoption. Sector-Specific Opportunities : The report identifies significant opportunities in sectors with advanced digital transformation, such as Banking, Insurance, Healthcare, and Manufacturing.

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The Internet of Things (IoT): Managing the Data Tsunami

Collibra

Yet along that path there will be numerous obstacles to overcome – chiefly related to data privacy and governance. The Internet-of-Things has the potential to transform a range of industries – from automotive and agriculture through to healthcare, home appliances and insurance services. Monetising Data Assets.

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State Attackers Moving from Stealing Data to Social Meddling

Ascent Innovations

The utilities and energy industries experienced high indicators of attack activity, suggests that attackers have access to critical infrastructure and are waiting to exploit this access. State actors tend to zero in on government agencies or utilities and energy targets. Critical infrastructure. Healthcare IoT.