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‘Black Friday’ is an event every savvy shopper eagerly awaits as the holiday season approaches. However, it’s no longer just a single day of deals. Black Friday has evolved into a weeks-long sales event, and in some cases, it spans the entire month of November. While this extended shopping period offers consumers more time and flexibility to grab bargains, it also significantly increases opportunities for cybercriminals to exploit unsuspecting shoppers.

When we think about our data being leaked onto the internet, we often picture it as our financial records, our passwords, our names and addresses... what is less often considered is the exposure of our private medical information. A French hospital has found itself in the unenviable position of learning that hackers have gained access to the medical records of over 750,000 patients following a cyber attack.

The faster an identity breach is detected, the faster an organization can take steps to reduce the impact of the data breach. Faster detection times and notifications to impacted staff and organizations can result in lower data breach recovery costs and help save a company’s reputation.

Security misconfigurations are a common and significant cybersecurity issue that can leave businesses vulnerable to data breaches. According to the latest data breach investigation report by IBM and the Ponemon Institute, the average cost of a breach has peaked at US$4.35 million. Many data breaches are caused by avoidable errors like security misconfiguration. By following the tips in this article, you could identify and address a security error that could save you millions of dollars in damages.

As 2024 draws to a close, the cybersecurity landscape continues to evolve, marked by both familiar adversaries and emerging threats with newer technologies and improved tactics. Rather than merely cataloguing breaches, we look into the anatomy of significant cyber attacks, associated vulnerabilities that led to such events, and relevant controls. We’ve chronicled key developments month by month, offering a comprehensive view of the cyber attacks of 2024 narrative that would help you learn lessons.

Google Voice scams continue to pose a risk for users of this service. Scammers continuously attempt to lure users into divulging their verification PIN code. By stealing other people's Google Voice accounts, hackers and scammers impersonate their victims by luring others into fraudulent transactions. Scammers make millions per year using other people's Google Voice accounts. How should users protect their identification and PIN codes for bank accounts, travel sites, and Google Voice accounts?

API attacks can be costly. Really costly. Obvious financial impacts like legal fines, stolen finances, and incident response budgets can run into the hundreds of millions. However, other hidden costs often compound the issue, especially if you’re not expecting them. This article will explore the obvious and hidden costs of API breaches, their long-term business impacts, and how you can communicate the importance of API security to business stakeholders and decision-makers.