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Phone call fraud and spam callers were analyzed in a recent report by Hiya, finding Amazon impersonation scams in the top scams of 2023.

https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/99979-false-amazon-callers-one-of-the-top-phone-scams-in-2023

Analysis from new annual report shows ransomware median dwell time has dropped from 4.5 days to less than 24 hours in a year.

https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/99978-report-ransomware-dwell-time-hits-low-of-24-hours

Overcoming perimeter security challenges demands a holistic approach that integrates technology, personnel and processes to ensure a robust and effective security strategy.

https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/99956-the-6-challenges-of-securing-large-perimeters

Using lessons from across physical security and cybersecurity fraud prevention can help security professionals build robust anti-fraud programs.

https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/99957-best-practices-for-detecting-and-managing-fraud

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) at John F. Kennedy Airport is highlighting the work of their explosive detection canine teams.

https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/99977-tsa-highlights-explosive-detection-canines-at-jfk-airport

A recent Malwarebytes report found that online threats are affecting consumer behavior as 70% have experienced a cybersecurity threat while online.

https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/99976-69-of-generative-ai-users-are-concerned-their-data-might-be-misused

Malware, ransomware attacks and network security trends were analyzed in a recent report by WatchGuard, finding a rise in double-extortion attacks.

https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/99969-ransomware-double-extortion-attacks-increased-72

Fostering collaboration between the CISO and the C-suite can help organizations meet today’s most pressing security and compliance challenges.

https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/99966-collaboration-between-the-ciso-and-other-business-leaders-is-critical

In the state of Mississippi, a new VMS is being installed throughout more than 150 state boards, commissions and agencies in order to help ensure safety for constituents.

https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/99968-boosting-safety-and-efficiency-new-vms-enhances-mississippi-security

The Motel One Group announced that the company was the target of a cyberattack affecting address data and customer credit card information.

https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/99967-motel-one-group-discloses-data-breach

According to a recent Noname Security report, API security is more of a priority for 81% of security leaders than it was 12 months ago.

https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/99964-81-of-security-leaders-say-that-api-security-is-a-higher-priority

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration launched a compliance assistance program to protect stone fabrication and installation workers.

https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/99963-osha-launches-compliance-assistance-program-for-workplace-safety

The growing digital age has increased the risk of third-party cyberattacks for pharmaceutical organizations and sensitive healthcare data.

https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/99962-how-pharma-organizations-can-combat-third-party-cyberattacks

Target cites an increase in ORC as contributing factor leading to an unsafe environment for employees and making business unsustainable.

https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/99954-target-set-to-close-9-stores-the-effects-of-organized-retail-crime

In the wake of budget cuts and economic uncertainties, recent findings highlight a promising trend: cybersecurity budgets are on the rise once again.

https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/99959-sweating-the-assets-maximizing-cybersecurity-investments-for-greater-roi

Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency announced the kickoff of the 20th Cybersecurity Awareness Month.

https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/99961-cisa-kicks-off-20th-cybersecurity-awareness-month

Five tax preparation companies have been warned by the FTC in regards to what information can and can’t be shared for outside purposes.

https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/99960-ftc-warns-tax-preparation-companies-against-sharing-confidential-data

According to a Juniper Research report, the rate of digital identity verification checks is on the rise in response to increased identity theft.

https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/99958-financial-sector-sees-rise-in-digital-identity-verification

Security leaders discuss strategies to create effective security programs that communicate across the security organization and the enterprise at large.

https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/99955-building-a-cohesive-security-program-starts-at-the-top

According to the recent KnowBe4 report, healthcare is the top infrastructure topic for ransomware attacks with an increase in cyberattack frequency.

https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/99953-healthcare-top-infrastructure-target-for-cyberattacks