US DOJ announced the infiltration of the Hive ransomware group that has targeted more than 1,500 victims in more than 80 countries around the world.

https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/98846-us-doj-busts-ransomware-hive-saves-victims-130-million-in-ransom

This Data Privacy Week, security leaders have shared both thoughts and advice on how best to protect personal information as digital data increases.

https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/98843-security-leaders-share-data-privacy-week-thoughts-and-advice

Physical security and IT teams need to work together when it comes to securing organizational networks and physical security technology.

https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/98830-building-a-stronger-bond-between-it-and-physical-security

Hospitality security leaders should focus on emergency plans, incident reporting and employee communication when looking to improve worker safety.

https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/98829-5-strategies-for-hotel-and-casino-worker-safety

Physical security helps prevent unauthorized persons from entering data facilities to steal intellectual property or harm people or property.

https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/98826-protecting-data-centers-by-layering-physical-security-entrances

Coalfire released its State of CISO Influence report exploring how the role of a chief information security officer has shifted in the last few years.

https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/98836-cisos-identify-cloud-migration-as-a-top-business-objective

A global Surfshark study reveals that the U.S. ranked third for the most breaches in 2022. The country had 23.5 million leaked accounts in 2022.

https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/98835-bidencash-breach-accounted-for-10-of-us-breaches-in-2022

Security professionals can attend The Security Event in Birmingham, England in April 2023 for security insights and networking, technology exhibitions, and more.

https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/98841-registration-for-the-security-event-2023-is-open

Companies that prioritize end-to-end security across every digital transaction will set their company up for success and protect customers.

https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/98811-securing-high-value-digital-transactions-improves-customer-satifaction

With just 38% of businesses confident in their organization’s ability to ensure privacy of sensitive data, it’s important to close this skills gap.

https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/98838-94-of-businesses-acknowledge-a-privacy-skills-gap-despite-training

Check Point’s Global Threat Index puts Glupteba on the top-ten list for the first time since July 2022. Qbot ranks as the most prevalent in December.

https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/98840-most-wanted-malware-glupteba-entering-top-ten-and-qbot-in-first-place

Catherine Sendak, a recognized thought leader on issues related to Russia, NATO, European defense and U.S. national security, joins CEPA.

https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/98842-catherine-sendak-joins-cepa-as-director-for-transatlantic-defense-and-security

The latest Threat Pulse research report examines ransomware attacks during the last month of the year and showed a surge in ransomware activity.

https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/98825-269-observed-ransomware-attacks-globally-in-december-2022

Cybersecurity executive Claudia Natanson shares leadership and risk management advice in the latest AMA video podcast episode from Security magazine.

https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/98820-ama-vp-information-security-edition-claudia-natanson

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration cited Amazon for failing to keep workers safe after inspections at three warehouse facilities.

https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/98824-osha-cites-amazon-for-unsafe-working-conditions

One in five surveyed say ransomware attacks had an adverse impact on patient mortality rates in a study from Censinet and the Ponemon Institute.

https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/98833-45-of-it-healthcare-professionals-say-ransomware-impairs-patient-care

According to the Pinkerton Crime Index (PCI), six cities have a projected increasing trend of total crime (from highest to lowest risk).

https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/98827-us-cities-with-most-and-least-projected-crime-risk

Following an October shooting, the University of Arizona (UA) has updated their safety protocols based on student, faculty and staff feedback.

https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/98819-university-of-arizona-expands-mandatory-employee-background-checks

Norton Rose Fulbright saw a rise in corporate regulatory proceedings where half of respondents were involved in at least one proceeding in 2022.

https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/98818-employment-and-labor-disputes-ranked-first-among-corporate-concerns

Protecting critical infrastructure from cyberattacks continues to grow in importance, and the next sector of interest is water supply and storage.

https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/98816-water-storage-is-under-cyber-threat