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Forget ‘billions’, fraud is now a trillion-dollar challenge according to McKinsey, with phishing, account takeovers (ATOs), and credential-based attacks driving unprecedented losses. Needless to say, this step change underlines the urgency for scam-prone enterprises to add further protective layers as part of a fraud prevention strategy that combines emerging technologies.

The market of embedded computing has been growing constantly, and this trend is expected to continue in the near future. Notably, embedded systems are key components for the Internet of Things (IoT) and for Cyber Physical Systems (CPSs). In the embedded software industry, secure software development is critical. This is especially true because embedded software often involves vital industries, such as medical devices or automotive solutions.

At BSides Austin 2024, experts shared solutions for AI safety, cloud logging, systemic security planning, and effective executive collaboration strategies.

As the security expectations of customers grow and the regulatory landscape gets more complex, businesses are recognizing the value of investing in and demonstrating security. As the demand for proving compliance grows, so does the demand for HITRUST, given its reputable assessment process. ‍ Achieving HITRUST certification involves demonstrating compliance with a detailed set of controls designed to manage and mitigate information security risks.

In this age of computers and the internet, cyber risks like spoofing attacks are getting smarter and more harmful. Spoofing is when cybercriminals pretend to be legitimate entities, like companies, people, or websites, in order to trick people into giving up private information or doing malicious activities. Spoofing has big effects, ranging from losing money to having a bad image. Over 90% of phishing attacks happen because of email spoofing alone.

The battle between bots and anti-bot tools is a relentless arms race. Bot operators constantly develop new ways to outsmart defenses, and defenders adapt to counter those tactics. As one side evolves, the other quickly follows suit. This ongoing conflict has grown more intricate over the years. Initially, bots mimicked traits like browsers, IPs, user agents, and mouse and keyboard inputs used by human visitors. These tricks sufficed to bypass primitive defenses.