In the first nine months of 2023, U.S. data breaches increased by 20% compared to the full year 2022.
"By getting access to companies' internal emails and nonpublic reports, hackers can use AI to generate very convincing messages."
"Misinformation can be most effective and deceptive when it is combined with large amounts of true and accurate information."
Prof. Stuart Madnick says federal law doesn't require companies to report ransomware payments beyond those affecting critical infrastructure.
"Increasing the amount and quality of cyberattack reports would be one of the most effective ways to improve cybersecurity."
The 800 year old seal, personalised with the name of Adam de Tindal, was used to seal letters with wax, and is now owned by Stuart Madnick.
"Companies don't need to just sit by and wait for the rules to be written and then implemented."
"News stories about cyberattacks usually focus on what happened, with little about the 'how' and almost nothing about the 'why.’"
"Cyberattacks are frequent and dangerous. ... Every manager knows it. But they still get things wrong with cybersecurity. All the time.”
"Unless organizations study the 'why,' the circumstances that made the cyberattack possible won't be addressed."
