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Users often view passwords as a nuisance, and creating them feels like a waste of time. Because of this mindset, security and best practices are not being used to create different, protective passwords for accounts. There is psychology behind this phenomenon, as well as some tips to keep in mind […]

Password Psychology: Why Do People Still Use Weak Passwords?

This entry was posted in Cybersecurity Guest Contributor on October 24, 2025 by Editorial Staff

Manufacturing ransomware attacks can severely limit operations, taking all systems offline or making critical data inaccessible. Because these threats have become more prominent, many decision-makers prioritize cybersecurity for manufacturers, knowing their lack of attention could have significant and lasting consequences. Why have cybercriminals focused on this group of potential targets? […]

Why Are More Ransomware Attacks Targeting Manufacturers?

This entry was posted in Cybersecurity Guest Contributor Ransomware on October 20, 2025 by Editorial Staff

With growing global risks threatening cybersecurity, third-party risk management (TPRM) is critical. Businesses outsource to vendors to improve data security, but due to an increasingly digitized world, third parties may also pose a significant risk to security. To ensure safe TPRM practices, it is essential to understand the red flags […]

Are Your Security Vendors a Ticking Time Bomb? A Guide ...

This entry was posted in Cybersecurity Data Protection Guest Contributor Risk Management on October 17, 2025 by Editorial Staff

Deepfakes pose a significant challenge for crisis communication teams. In the time it takes to issue a response, a fake video, image or sound clip can spread disinformation, damage reputations and erode trust. For those in security and communications, the question is not if this will happen, but how ready […]

Protecting Crisis Communications From AI Deepfake Attacks

This entry was posted in AI Cybersecurity Deepfake Guest Contributor Physical Security on October 14, 2025 by Editorial Staff

Reconstruction attacks happen when someone uses output from a system, like a trained model, a summary report or a public dataset, to rebuild the private data behind it. Even if names are removed, patterns will remain. An attacker stitches those clues together to reveal sensitive information about an individual or […]

How to Defend Against Reconstruction Attacks

This entry was posted in AI Cybersecurity Guest Contributor on October 8, 2025 by Editorial Staff

Ridge Security has once again pushed the boundaries of offensive security innovation with the launch of RidgeGen, an agentic AI framework that elevates automated testing into true autonomous security validation. Announced from the company’s headquarters in Milpitas, California, RidgeGen represents the next major evolution of Ridge Security’s flagship product, RidgeBot, […]

From Automation to Autonomy: Ridge Security Unveils RidgeGen AI Framework

This entry was posted in AI Industry News Press Release and tagged Ridge Securty on October 6, 2025 by Editorial Staff

Dealing with a loved one’s death is a difficult and vulnerable time. Unfortunately, cybercriminals and fraudsters can exploit this period to manipulate grieving families and benefit from the estate. Understanding the mechanisms behind these attempts can help a deceased person’s family and loved ones protect themselves from cyberattacks. How Attackers […]

Social Engineering the Bereaved: How Attackers Exploit Grief to Compromise ...

This entry was posted in Cybersecurity Fraud Guest Contributor Social Engineering on September 30, 2025 by Editorial Staff

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — September 24, 2025 —Rhombus, a leader in cloud-managed physical security solutions, today announced the launch of Rhombus Insights, an AI-powered solution that empowers businesses to measure virtually anything their cameras can see and automate responses based on those specific observations. The launch is a significant expansion of Rhombus’ AI […]

Rhombus Creates Unprecedented Opportunities for Optimizing and Securing Physical Spaces ...

This entry was posted in Industry News Press Release Surveillance and tagged Rhombus on September 24, 2025 by Editorial Staff

Business doesn’t stand still, and neither should access. Modern enterprises don’t just rely on employees; they depend on suppliers, distributors, brokers, and partners — all of them are third-party identities needing access to critical systems. These relationships are fluid: teams form and disband, roles shift, projects start and stop. Static […]

Why Access Should Evolve as Fast as Your Business Does

This entry was posted in Access Management Cybersecurity Guest Contributor and tagged Thales on September 24, 2025 by Editorial Staff

People install security cameras to maintain privacy or add a layer of security. Unfortunately, criminals might use devices meant to safeguard a home as surveillance tools. The more interconnected devices and systems become, the greater the risk of a security breach. Common mistakes can expose you to risk and allow […]

The Growing Risk of Cyberattacks on Security Cameras

This entry was posted in Cybersecurity Guest Contributor Physical Security Surveillance on September 22, 2025 by Editorial Staff

E-commerce gives criminals fast payment rails, global reach and thousands of buyer and seller accounts that can hide dirty money. Because launderers now treat online marketplaces like their favorite cash-out lane, security teams can no longer ignore this shift. They must watch the storefront, the checkout flow and the seller […]

The FinCrime Connection: How Money Launderers Exploit E-Commerce Platforms

This entry was posted in Bank Fraud Cybersecurity Fraud Guest Contributor on September 18, 2025 by Editorial Staff

Industrial control systems (ICS) are integrated hardware and software products that help large-scale providers — such as manufacturers, government agencies and utility companies — manipulate processes. ICS security has become a hot topic, especially as hackers target the technologies controlling some of the most critical infrastructure. How can IT professionals […]

Are Your Industrial Control Systems Ready for Modern Cyberthreats?

This entry was posted in Cybersecurity Guest Contributor ICS on September 17, 2025 by Editorial Staff