Cybersecurity

The effect of omission bias on vulnerability management – Help Net Security

Whether we’d like to admit it to ourselves or not, all humans harbor subconscious biases that powerfully influence our behavior. One of these is the omission bias, which has interesting ramifications in the world of cyber security, specifically vulnerability management. In this article, we discuss omission bias in vulnerability management, particularly vulnerability remediation, and how […]

Cybersecurity

Escalating cyber threats: Bots, fraud farms, and cryptojacking surge, urgently requiring attention – Help Net Security

The motivations behind cyberattacks are as diverse as the methods employed. Whether driven by financial gain, political agendas, or sheer malice, cybercriminals exploit weaknesses in cybersecurity defenses, seeking entry points to compromise sensitive data, disrupt critical systems, or hold organizations hostage. As the stakes continue to rise, staying ahead of cyber adversaries requires not only […]