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The Looming Identity Crisis

Rohit Ghai, CEO of RSA Security

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The Growing Problem of Shadow APIs

The rapid adoption of cloud services and APIs has led to the emergence of shadow APIs, which pose significant security risks. The consequences are evident in some major real-world incidents.

Getting a handle on generative AI, before it gets a handle on us

Lou Covey

No model if you stop at one and two is of any value unless it can sort out whether the information sources that it’s actually using are reliable, reputable, and informative to the question.

Is biometric technology secure? Exploring two scenarios

Jonas Nilsson

80% of computer hacks and cyber-crimes have been a result of passwords being compromised. Biometric technology ca be a solution, but it’s not a one-size-fits-all approach

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TikTok is like a Dickens novel. It’s the best of apps. It’s the worst of apps. There seems to be no in-between. Over the next few weeks and maybe months, we are going to dig into the controversy and find the truth that’s somewhere in the middle. We are going to find out just what’s up with TikTok.

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Identity Management Day: the power of Prevention and Protection

Editors Desk

Today marks the 3rd annual Identity Management Day. We spoke to a range of tech security professionals about how businesses can ensure digital identities remain secure.

Raising the Stakes – the Evolving Threat of Ransomware

Andy Swift

Given the evolving nature of the risks presented by ransomware gangs, there is clearly a need for better protection and remediation strategies.

Sextortion is criminal, but may not be a crime

Lou Covey

“Sextortion” is a popular theme in media and the news, but it may or may not be a big deal. It might not even be a crime depending on where you live. No one can really come up with a consensus about what it is and how widespread it is. It’s even difficult to pin down what constitutes the typical perpetrator of this crime.

Generative AI tools are a blessing and a curse, but cybersecurity may lead to reason

Lou Covey

Generative AI is generating press describing it as a blessing or a curse, perhaps both. Cooler heads, however, are finding balance and benefit, especially in the cybersecurity field.

Bank collapse drives Phishing attacks

Lou Covey

“We are seeing some phishing attempts offering loans, or pretending to be founders to financial teams,” said Grant Warnick, CEO of cybersecurity company Fletch. “We are expecting more fraud attempts this week as bad actors pretend to be companies impacted by this incident.”