What Really Motivated the Breaches of Twitch and Epik?
The Washington Post explores recent breaches at Twitch and Epik — and asks whether they really signal an upsurge in "hacktivism": The perpetrators of these hacks are distancing themselves from financially driven cybercriminals and ransomware g.....»»
The kids are alright: Aspiring political staffers are altruistically motivated, finds Canadian research
Young people who work as political staffers in Canada have long been derogatorily labeled by politicians and pundits as "the kids in short pants," a comment about their age and perceived inexperience coined by an adviser to former prime minister Step.....»»
How to go live on Twitch from your PC, Mac, or smartphone
Here's everything you need to know so you can start livestreaming on Twitch from your PC, Mac, or mobile device. If you were unfamiliar with Twitch in the past, you probably know about the popular livestreaming platform now.The Amazon-owned str.....»»
Boys" reading motivation continues to lag: How schools can address this problem
Children's reading skills have been declining for some time now. Apart from the known fact that boys' reading skills are worse than girls', it is also common knowledge that they are less motivated when it comes to reading. But Radboud researchers Mar.....»»
Beyond Identity launches Okta Defense Kit to identify and prevent security vulnerabilities
Beyond Identity released the Okta Defense Kit, a duo of two preventative tools to help security and identity professionals identify and prevent security vulnerabilities, including those that contributed to recent breaches of the identity management s.....»»
Elon Musk tries to avoid testifying in Twitter-stock probe, asks court for help
Musk urges court to block subpoena, claims SEC is politically motivated. Enlarge / Elon Musk at an AI event with Britain Prime Minister Rishi Sunak in London on Thursday, Nov. 2, 2023. (credit: Getty Images | WPA Pool ).....»»
No, Okta, senior management, not an errant employee, caused you to get hacked
If a transgression by a single employee breaches your network, you're doing it wrong. Enlarge (credit: Omar Marques/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images) Identity and authentication management provider Okta on Friday.....»»
Public exposure of data breaches is becoming inevitable
Ransomware incidents rising again as criminals use data exfiltration and supply chain attacks to maximize their leverage, according to Allianz. Allianz Commercial analysis of large cyber losses shows the number of cases in which data is exfiltrated i.....»»
Dealerships must report certain data security breaches, FTC says
The FTC voted 3-0 to approve an amendment to the Safeguards Rule that requires nonbanking financial institutions such as car dealerships and payday lenders to notify the agency no later than 30 days after the discovery of a security breach involving.....»»
Lego employees share 10 secrets for finding boundless creativity
Tips for feeling motivated, embracing bad ideas, getting over creative blocks, and more. Some conference room tables boast bowls of candy or a gaggle of diminutive bottles of water. Others, painfully benign centerpieces, like a vase filled with colo.....»»
Making privacy sustainable: Incorporating privacy into the ESG agenda
Data breaches have been rising in frequency and magnitude over the last two decades. In fact, the Identity Theft Resource Centre (ITRC) found that between 2005 and 2020, data breach events in the US alone increased from 57 to over 1001 – and th.....»»
5 free vulnerability scanners you should check out
Vulnerability scanners delve into systems to uncover security gaps. The primary mission? To fortify organizations against breaches and shield sensitive data from exposure. Beyond merely pinpointing weaknesses, vulnerability scanning is a proactive me.....»»
Apparent T-Mobile security breach sees personal data revealed to other customers
In what appears to be the latest in a series of T-Mobile security breaches, customers are reporting that they are seeing the personal data of other users when logged into their accounts. Data accessible includes sensitive information like credit c.....»»
Balancing budget and system security: Approaches to risk tolerance
Data breaches are a dime a dozen. Although it’s easy to look at that statement negatively, the positive viewpoint is that, as a result, cybersecurity professionals have plenty of learning moments. Learning what went wrong and why can be a good sani.....»»
When data falls into the wrong hands
A data breach involves unauthorized access to sensitive, protected, or confidential information, often resulting in data theft, exposure, or alteration. The methods employed by cybercriminals to perpetrate these breaches are continually evolving, ran.....»»
Strategies for harmonizing DevSecOps and AI
The same digital automation tools that have revolutionized workflows for developers are creating an uphill battle regarding security. From data breaches and cyberattacks to compliance concerns, the stakes have never been higher for enterprises to est.....»»
Empowering consumer privacy with network security
Every online interaction hinges on the bedrock of network security. With cyber threats and data breaches making headlines daily, businesses must understand how network security safeguards consumer privacy. In this Help Net Security video, Shawn Edwar.....»»
This Blue Yeti microphone deal cuts 18% off the price
The Blue Yeti X microphone, a popular choice for Twitch streamers and podcasters, is available from Dell with a $30 discount that brings its price down to $140......»»
Why managers" attempts to empower their employees often fail—and even lead to unethical behavior
A majority of American workers right now are not feeling very motivated on the job, a new survey suggests......»»
UK backs down from nonsensical law after threats from Apple, WhatsApp
An unenforceable and entirely politically-motivated law that could have seen Apple iMessages and WhatsApp withdraw from the UK has been watered down to a face-saving compromise.UK Houses of ParliamentThe UK's calamitous decision to leave the European.....»»
Avoidable digital certificate issues fuel data breaches
Among organizations that have suffered data breaches 58% were caused by issues related to digital certificates, according to a report by AppViewX and Forrester Consulting. As a result of service outages, 57% said their organizations have incurred cos.....»»