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Pre-pandemic techniques are fueling record fraud rates

Within the largest financial institutions, insurers, and retailers, the rise and adoption of AI, an impending recession, and the return of pre-pandemic fraud techniques are driving record rates of fraud attacks for consumers and enterprises alike, according to Pindrop. Researchers have found: States that imposed restrictions on the use of biometrics are twice as likely to experience fraud In times of financial uncertainty, fraud increases. Financial institutions experienced a 53 percent year over year increase … More → The post Pre-pandemic techniques are fueling record fraud rates appeared first on Help Net Security.
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Agencies reviewing security clearance, classified info policies in wake of damaging leaks

After 21-year-old Jack Teixeira was arrested for allegedly leaking classified info, the Pentagon is looking at what it can do to prevent similar situations in the future.
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IRS points to better taxpayer service as taste of what’s to come with $80B overhaul

The IRS is pointing to a higher level of performance this filing season a taste of what it can do to transform the agency in the coming years.
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IRS points to better taxpayer service as taste of what’s to come with $80B overhaul

The IRS is pointing to a higher level of performance this filing season a taste of what it can do to transform the agency in the coming years.
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7 cybersecurity mindsets that undermine practitioners and how to avoid them

It’s no secret that cybersecurity jobs are burning people out. It’s a high-pressure environment that ever seems to be ratcheting up the daily demand on security professionals. There are many reasons for this, but underlying them all is the way we think about security. By consciously recognizing these mindsets we can change them and better position everyone for success. Why mindset matters Cybersecurity is a highly technical field. In one way, it’s a hard science. But in another, it’s a very human battle, driven by psychology and morale. Underlying the effectiveness of security professionals is their mental state. This is affected by several assumptions that the industry at large holds about security and its role in business. To read this article in full, please click here
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ISC Stormcast For Monday, April 17th, 2023 https://isc.sans.edu/podcastdetail.html?id=8456, (Mon, Apr 17th)

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Coles expands its Uber Eats operations

Melbourne customers first to gain access to the expanded services.
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Week in review: Microsoft patches zero-day, Apple security updates, HashiCorp Vault vulnerability

Here’s an overview of some of last week’s most interesting news, articles, interviews and videos: Making risk-based decisions in a rapidly changing cyber climate In this Help Net Security interview, Nicole reveals the three key indicators she uses to assess an industrial organization’s cybersecurity readiness and provides valuable insights for businesses and governments on fortifying their critical infrastructure against cyber threats. Data-backed insights for future-proof cybersecurity strategies In this Help Net Security interview, Travis Smith, … More → The post Week in review: Microsoft patches zero-day, Apple security updates, HashiCorp Vault vulnerability appeared first on Help Net Security.
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