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The Role of Humans in an Automated Legal System: Security and Challenges
Another issue arises from the selective acceptance of machine decisions by humans. Individuals may be inclined to embrace algorithmic suggestions that confirm their biases, perpetuating stereotypes. Developing systems that encourage critical review and objective decision-making is crucial to mitigate these biases, ensuring that underlying algorithms facilitate fair and balanced assessments. ...
CCNet
Aug 7, 2024 • 2 min read
Strengthening cyber defense: protective measures against Golden and Silver SAML attacks
SAML is a basic component of modern authentication. For example, 63 percent of Entra ID Gallery applications rely on SAML for integration. Multi-cloud integrations with Amazon Web Services (AWS), Google Cloud Platform (GCP), and others are based on SAML. And many organizations continue to invest in SAML for SaaS and ...
CCNet
Mar 1, 2024 • 3 min read
The Hidden Threat: Vulnerabilities in Hardware and Connected Devices
Technology and connectivity are ubiquitous in nearly every aspect of our lives, making hidden vulnerabilities in hardware products and connected devices a significant threat to cybersecurity. These vulnerabilities differ fundamentally from those in software products, as they often cannot be easily addressed through patches. Their origins are deeply rooted in ...
CCNet
Feb 23, 2024 • 2 min read
Distributed Denial-of-Service Attacks: A Growing Cyber Threat
Denial-of-Service (DoS) attacks have become a growing ubiquitous threat to the availability of internet services. Even more concerning is the rise of Distributed Denial-of-Service (DDoS) attacks, where multiple systems are coordinated to cripple websites and internet services. These attacks inundate web servers with requests until the services collapse under the ...
CCNet
Feb 22, 2024 • 2 min read
The invisible threat: Vulnerabilities in software products
Vulnerabilities are not only ubiquitous in software products but also pose one of the greatest threats to cybersecurity. These invisible vulnerabilities often serve as the first entry points for cybercriminals to compromise systems and entire networks. Their significance cannot be underestimated as they provide the anonymity and flexibility attackers need ...
CCNet
Feb 21, 2024 • 3 min read
Spam and Phishing: The Relentless Cyber Threats of the Digital Age
In the digital age, where communication and transactions are increasingly taking place online, spam and phishing have secured a permanent place in the arsenal of relentless cybercriminals. These unwanted and often harmful messages are more than just a nuisance; they pose a serious threat to the security and privacy of ...
CCNet
Feb 19, 2024 • 2 min read
The Advancing Threat of Ransomware: A Look into the Cybercriminal Underground Economy and Extortion Tactics
In the realm of cybercrime, ransomware stands out as one of the most persistent, advancing and damaging threats. This article takes a look on two core aspects of the ransomware threat: the increasing complexity of the cybercriminal underground economy and the sophisticated extortion tactics employed against small and medium-sized businesses ...
CCNet
Feb 14, 2024 • 2 min read
A deep look into the darkness: the diversity of ransomware attacks
Within the sphere of cybercrime, ransomware has solidified its status as a highly perilous threat. This article takes a comprehensive dive into the diverse forms of ransomware attacks, examining their mechanisms and the challenges they present to both businesses and individuals. Fundamentals of Ransomware Attacks Ransomware attacks typically begin with ...
CCNet
Feb 12, 2024 • 2 min read
The Necessity of Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) in Medium-sized Industrial Enterprises
The current Cyber Security Report 2024 reveals alarming statistics that underline the urgent necessity for Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) in medium-sized industrial enterprises. Email Threats The Cyber Security Report 2024 provides alarming insights into the cyber threat landscape, especially for medium-sized industrial enterprises. Notably, out of over 45 billion analyzed ...
CCNet
Feb 9, 2024 • 2 min read
The Urgency of Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) in the Industrial Sector: Insights from the IT Threat Report Germany 2023
The cyber threat landscape is evolving rapidly and poses new challenges for the industrial sector. The IT Situation Report Germany 2023, published by the Federal Office for Information Security (BSI), not only presents the current threat situation, but also emphasizes the need for a robust security strategy such as the ...
CCNet
Feb 7, 2024 • 2 min read
Securing the Future: IT Security in the Industrial Sector with a Focus on Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs)
The Digital Challenge in the Industrial Sector In an increasingly digital and interconnected future, IT security takes center stage in corporate strategies, especially in the industrial sector. Studies show that up to 60% of small and medium-sized industrial enterprises have experienced at least one significant cyberattack in the last two ...
CCNet
Feb 5, 2024 • 2 min read
2024 Global Security Company Forecasts
The fight against ransomware attacks has intensified in the period from April 2022 to April 2023, according to the key findings of many reports. In operational clouds, ransomware attacks have increased by about 37%, indicating a growing threat to enterprises worldwide. Worse, payloads observed in sandboxes increased by ca 57% ...
Carmine Squillace
Nov 15, 2023 • 3 min read