Verizon Business' 2024 Mobile Security Index highlights organizations' growing dependence on mobile devices and IoT, but also how this technology exposes new vulnerabilities, especially in critical infrastructure.
Tourism is growing, but so are cyberattacks. Verizon's 2024 DBIR reveals more than 220 incidents in the hospitality industry, with 106 confirmed data leaks. Social engineering and web application vulnerabilities are responsible for 92% of breaches
The "Bank of Italy for cybersecurity" section is active from today to be informed about cyber threats and how to mitigate risks. The objective is to increase awareness and knowledge about cybersecurity among citizens, businesses and institutions
With an equal joint venture, the two companies will launch a cyber insurance product that will guarantee coverage against cyber risks, providing resources of 3 million
A few hours after the publication of the quarterly report, scheduled for tonight, Google receives the No from Wiz who decides to go it alone and list on the stock exchange
It was a faulty update to CrowdStrike's Falcon software that caused a mass crash of Windows systems, creating outages around the world. What happened and when will the problem that caused the myth to collapse be solved...
Russian cybersecurity company abandons American market due to bans and sanctions imposed by the United States over alleged national security threats. The ban on the products starts on September 29th but the company moves ahead and begins…
The cyber insurance market is growing globally. Growth potential in Europe of 25% by 2030. Italian SMEs, at increasing risk of cyber attacks, have the opportunity to protect themselves with convenient policies. Data from the Howden Report
The Mountain View company is about to make its largest acquisition ever with cybersecurity startup Wiz for $23 billion. Strategic move to counter Amazon and Microsoft in cloud computing, strengthening Google's cybersecurity…
During a conference on the cyber resilience of the financial sector, the deputy general director of Bank of Italy, Paolo Angelini, spoke about the need to establish public-private cooperation on cybersecurity, also announcing the signing of a memorandum of understanding between Certfin, the police...
Data security in the cloud has become a top priority, with businesses experiencing more and more breaches. The Thales Cloud Security Study 2024 reveals key threats, vulnerabilities and best practices for protecting data in…
The Senate has approved the cybersecurity bill, introducing new measures to combat growing cyber attacks. The law increases penalties for crimes, forces companies to report incidents and establishes structures dedicated to cybersecurity…
A new report from the Magna Grecia Foundation reveals the evolution of mafias in the digital age: from extortion 2.0 to money laundering on cryptocurrencies, from online extortion to drug trafficking on the dark web. A real Cyber Organized Crime
Russian hackers threaten the smooth running of European elections with cyber attacks. Parties in the Netherlands and Germany have already been affected. And with AI, also be careful of fake news and the spread of fake videos
AI represents a double challenge for cybersecurity: on the one hand it must be defended against cyber threats, on the other it is exploited by cybercriminals for increasingly sophisticated attacks. Here are the new types of AI-based attacks such as phishing, deepfakes and…
ACN reveals 1.411 cyber attacks. On average there are 117 attacks per month. Threats such as ransomware and hacktivism are increasing, with sectors such as telecommunications, public administration and SMEs among the most affected. Investments are increasing but we still need to invest in…
A workshop marks the commitment of Sistema Moda Italia and CY4GATE for the cybersecurity of the textile-clothing sector and is an important step for the creation of a safe and reliable digital ecosystem, for the benefit of companies and consumers
The event "Cybersecurity Mission: Collective Self-Defense", the result of the collaboration between NewsMondo.it and the Lombardy Region, is available as video content on the website of the organizing newspaper. It is also possible to select interviews with experts and leading representatives of companies and…
On 10 April 2024, in Milan, the event "Cybersecurity Mission: Collective Self-Defense" will be held, the result of the collaboration between NewsMondo.it and the Lombardy Region with the fight against cybercrime at its centre.
Twenty years ago, a small inattention to the keyboard was enough to risk falling into some trap of cyber criminals: the most distracted and less skilled Internet users were targeted. Now the typosquatting technique even targets developers, computer scientists...
11% of all global attacks (2.779 total) occurred in our country. Cybercrime is the main threat, with ransomware leading the way. Attacks on the financial, healthcare and manufacturing sectors are increasing. We need greater investments in digital skills and…
The Midnight Blizzard, a hacking group affiliated with the Russian Foreign Intelligence Service, continues to infiltrate Microsoft systems using information taken from a previous attack. Gain access to some of its digital source code archives and…
Only 17% of the 8 million skilled ICT workers in Europe are women. And with the shortage in the cybersecurity sector, gender equality in the field is increasingly required. The examples of France and India
The increase in raw material prices has caused losses for almost 70% of Italian companies. There is also concern about business interruption and the economic crisis. At a global level, the first concern is always cyber risk
The initiative aims to educate on the responsible use of technology, with a focus on phenomena such as cyberbullying, and to inspire young people towards a career in cybersecurity
The bill on cybersecurity arrives in the Council of Ministers on Thursday, which aims to stiffen the penalties for those who violate computer systems. There are sentences of up to 10 years and 2 years for those who provide harmful programs. Fines for PAs…
Cyber threats represent a "systemic risk to the stability of the European financial system" but despite this the attacks go unreported. For Cipollone it is "necessary to continuously work together". The ECB's stress tests on the IT security of banks will soon be held...
A new scam runs through the use of QR Codes: quishing. Here's what it is, how it works and what to do to defend yourself
Toxic attacks also strike offline. Here are three rules to defend yourself: they concern managers, politicians, businessmen but are also useful for those who connect from public places to study or travel in company
According to Verizon's Data Breach Investigations Report (DBIR 2023), attacks on utilities and the raw materials extraction sector are increasing. Ransomware is the main threat. Information security remains the constant challenge for companies
The first cryptographic microprocessor (Secure Microchip) designed entirely in Italy by Telsy and manufactured by a European supply chain was presented. The microchip has the highest standards of "security by design" and can be applied in various areas. Here's to…
Cyber attacks against portable devices are increasing. 6 out of 10 users are more at risk of phishing attacks via SMS than those via email. And more than 50% of companies report violations due to remote working.…
Historic overtaking at the top of the ranking of the most used passwords in Italy: "admin" surpasses the numerical password "123456" for the first time. But it's not a good sign. Weak passwords remain easy targets for cybercriminals to crack. There…
In Italy cyber attacks are 4 times more than in the rest of the world. In the first six months of 2023 there were 1382 attacks in Italy of which 132 were particularly serious. The share of hacktivism attacks increases while malware…
From 2024, the ECB will carry out stress tests on the cybersecurity of banks for the first time to assess the preparedness and resilience of credit institutions in Europe. The outgoing president of the Supervisory Board Andrea explained it…
The Cyber Index PMI evaluates the awareness of Italian small and medium-sized businesses regarding cyber risks. The objective is to promote greater diffusion of digital culture within these companies. Here is what emerges from the first Report
Use fake messages to install an app on your smartphone. Once installed, the malware spied on people and stole their banking information and then emptied their bank accounts. The Civil Protection warns: "It-Alert is not an App, be careful…
Equifax has been fined 11 million by the UK for mishandling and monitoring its data. In 2017 the company suffered one of the largest cybersecurity breaches in history. The mistakes that led…
The center analyzes cyber space threats in real time which allows the EU Commission to know the level of risk of attack on European digital infrastructures
The platform was born from the collaboration between the Municipality of Milan and the Milan Smart City Alliance, an initiative promoted by Assolombarda together with 12 important companies. The portal is aimed at citizens, businesses and institutions and offers free training courses…
Thales strengthens its position in the cybersecurity sector with the acquisition of Imperva
The "Condor", the most famous hacker in history, has died at the age of 59. From the most wanted cybercriminal of all time, after his arrest he became a security consultant. His businesses begin at the age of 12
In collaboration with the National Cybersecurity Agency, Ciso aims to identify the main common challenges in the cyber environment among Cdp's subsidiaries
Announced the winners of the Open Innovation Challenge aimed at startups, scaleups and companies with innovative solutions in the cyber field. Presented the white paper of the TIM Study Center which highlights the need for networking to develop products and services…
Between January and March, Cybercrime cases fell by 44% compared to the previous quarter. However, the risk for radiological equipment, cardiological devices, microscopes connected to the network increases. Data theft returns to the first place among the damages caused…
The selection is aimed at companies, SMEs, startups and scaleups and aims to identify the best cyber solutions to integrate into the Telsy offer
Signed a memorandum of understanding between the parties for the prevention of online fraud and cyber attacks. In 2022 alone, 2.185 IT security events involving companies in the areas of Milan, Monza Brianza, Lodi and Pavia
Global ransomware attacks are on the rise. 51% of companies do not have a defense plan in place for this threat. The main focus has become sensitive data on the cloud. Human errors are growing. Data from the Thales report
2022 was the worst year for cybersecurity with 2.489 major incidents globally. In Italy 7,6% of the total attacks. Malware the most used tool. America the most affected region. There is an increasing need to change the approach to…
Asked for a ransom to prevent the publication of customer data. The company in a note explains: "No ransom will be accepted in order not to finance criminals, the best action is to inform our customers"
Affected institutional sites, banks and utilities. The attack is in retaliation for Meloni's visit to Ukraine
In the first six months of 2022 there were 1.141 cyber attacks with an average of 190 serious attacks per month. All sectors affected, no one is saved. In Italy it is important to increase the security of SMEs
A wave of ransomware hacks hit more than 2.100 servers over the weekend. Summit at Palazzo Chigi
"M&A Cyber Risk Management Solution" allows to evaluate the IT vulnerability of companies subject to merger/acquisition from an insurance, cyber-technical and legal point of view
The former number one of the Ftx platform captured in the Bahamas increasingly in the storm - In just 3 years, warns the Bank of Italy, suspicious transactions in cryptocurrencies have multiplied exponentially
Open Gate Italia with the patronage of the Lazio Region tells the contribution to change by managers and experts
In the 2022 report The European House - Ambrosetti also presented 4 lines of action for the implementation of Italy's digital transformation
In the quarter from July to September 2022, spared the telecommunications sector. On the other hand, those of education, energy, financial services and, in general, the Government were affected.
The leitmotif of the 2022 tour events is cybersecurity as a response to the digital dimension of gender-based violence and bullying
Companies can undergo cybersecurity tests through a new structure – The authorities have adopted the national TIBER-IT Guide, which implements the European models
According to a Unioncamere-Infocamere elaboration, the growth of employees continues. Lombardy, Lazio and Trentino represent 62% of the whole sector
Cybersecurity stops in Bellagio for the seventh appointment of the Global Thinking Foundation's cultural project "Free to… LIVE". The leitmotif of the events of the 2022 tour is the strengthening of skills to combat gender-based violence and…
There is also a digital dimension to violence against women and for this reason cybersecurity is essential, to which the Global Thinking Foundation's "Libere di ....VI VERE" Tour is dedicated
Tim and Telsy launch a new and advanced Made in Italy antivirus system to fill the void left by the Russian cyber giant Kaspersky in the public administration
The project is confirmed, but Kkr has not provided financial details - There is talk of a valuation for the entire company of more than four billion dollars, including debt
The agreement provides for the creation of a report on the cyber status of Italian companies and training workshops to spread the culture of cyber security among companies
Based in Genoa and with the ability to deliver courses anywhere, Leonardo's Cyber & Security Academy will support the digital transition and the development of the culture of security
In defense of national strategic companies and the Public Administration, the Government has decided to strengthen special powers through the Golden Power and to strengthen cybersecurity measures
The first Consip tender was awarded to three temporary groups of companies led by Fastweb, Tim and Vodafone. A 24 month contract is available
Partnership to develop joint projects in the fields of cyber security, surveillance, monitoring, communication and decision support for critical infrastructures and urban air mobility
In 2020, there was a surge in computer crimes in our country - according to the Tagliacarne Study Center of the Chambers of Commerce, the phenomenon hit above all the North-East, but no Region remained unscathed
The new operations center will be able to provide constantly monitored cyber security coverage and to enhance the security of ESA Member States and partners - It will be operational from 2024
The result of the collaboration between Generali, Accenture and Vodafone, the solutions will be offered starting from 2022 starting from Europe - With the aim of supporting corporate and SME customers against cyber security threats
Since the beginning of the pandemic, cyber attacks have increased by more than 50% throughout the Eurozone, but the Bank of Italy reassures: the consequences "are limited"
From 9 November 2021 a new cycle of meetings organized by the Museo del Risparmio will kick off. At the center of financial education, online gaming, cybersecurity and gender equality
The goal is to increase the level of security of the respective customers, combining comprehensive insurance protection with Generali's Cyber Lion with the high level of cybersecurity provided by the Cisco Umbrella platform
According to data from the chambers of commerce, in the last two and a half years companies in this sector have increased by 6%, reaching almost 3 units and achieving positive financial results
New agreement between the two companies to increase the digital security of the Italian life company committed to the sustainable growth of the country. From the impulse agreement to the security of digital transformation processes and the birth of new specific products for IT protection…
The international holding company led in Italy by Alessandro Papetti has finalized the acquisition of a majority stake in the company specialized in cyber-security S3K
The European Banking Authority has announced that it has suffered an attack on its Microsoft Exchange servers - Personal emails contained on servers at risk, email systems taken offline
Tinexta has announced binding agreements for the acquisition of the majority stake in three Italian companies - The stock soars on the Stock Exchange - President Salza: "It is the most important operation in our history"
There has been a 4x increase in student requests to highly dangerous sites since the school year began, according to Cisco's cyber intelligence team - "Cybercriminals are looking for…
In the second quarter of 2020, cybercrimes increased by over 250% - Exprivia's Cybersecurity Observatory linked most of the phenomena reported to the Coronavirus - Thanks to the increase in smart working, a lack of digital culture and…
The two companies will build a laboratory in the south of the country that will deal with digital security in payments and financial technology - The facility will have a three-year license and $3,7 million in public funds
Auriga has acquired Lockwise Device Manager, a cybersecurity platform - The Sofinnova Telethon Fund has instead decided to invest in Genespire, a company that develops therapies for patients with genetic diseases
The two institutions have agreed on a common strategy to strengthen various infrastructures of the Italian financial system - The goal is to protect citizens, administrations and operators
On 24 and 25 September in Rome Cybertech Europe 2019, the convention on international cybersecurity
Cattolica Assicurazioni launches a new 360-degree insurance solution: it's called Active Casa&Persona, it's already available in the agency and is able to accompany the customer at all times of their day, protecting them against IT risks, health, cyberbullying,…
Talks to FIRSTonline Gianmarco Tosti, Country manager Willis Towers Watson Italia, global consultancy and brokerage company: "Geopolitical and commercial uncertainties are to blame. Italy's political instability? It has little effect" - The company has launched a new cutting-edge algorithm For…
According to an elaboration by Unioncamere-Infocamere, in just a few years the number of companies dealing with cybersecurity has grown by 300%
In 2018, Italian banks invested 300 million for security and spending will rise in the next 12 months - ABI dictates 6 simple rules to be respected to operate online comfortably and securely
According to Aon's latest Cyber Security Risk Report, 21% of companies experienced a data breach due to unsecured IoT devices last year
New function will develop and coordinate the Group's business in the global cyber risk insurance sector - CyberSecurTech, created by Generali, will offer customers innovative solutions to assess cyber risk through its own online platform
Between January and June there was an average of 122 serious attacks per month (up from 94 in 2017), with a maximum peak of 139 attacks in February: the highest monthly value in the last 4 and a half years
FROM THE BLOG "LA CASA DI PAOLA" - At Def-Con in Las Vegas, the largest cybersecurity event in the world, an eleven-year-old changed the "official" electoral results by manipulating the vote, party names, names of candidates and total votes
2017 was a black year for cybersecurity: scams, extortion, theft of money and personal data affected almost a billion people worldwide and the economic damage increased fivefold - The Digital360 Group launches Cybersecurity360.it, the first…
Tim Safe Web is the name of the platform developed by Tim and Cisco that will keep Italian SMEs away from cyber threats
Highlighting the top global trends that will invest the most in the business of companies during this year.
INTERVIEW with GABRIELE FAGGIOLI, scientific director of the Information Security & Privacy Observatory of the Milan Polytechnic - "Behind the hack are criminal organizations from all over the world who make it a substantial source of income" and the security flaws…
Since 2011 there has been a 'leap' for companies (+37%), employees (+60%) and turnover (+20%).
