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Interpol demands global action to tackle cybercrime
Interpol is demanding that the world’s governments and business leaders act together to stem the rapidly rising global tide of cybercrime. Speaking this week at the Global Cybersecurity Forum in Riyadh, Interpol's assistant director of cybercrime operations, Bernardo Pillot, urged the world’s governments and business leaders to adopt a more collective approach to online dangers.
Enterprises face a steep rise in insider threats
As we predicted earlier this year, harsh economic conditions across Western democracies are acting as a catalyst for cybercrime - particularly those cyber-attacks that target staff inside the organization. As cybersecurity becomes more effective, cybercriminals are finding ways to bypass digital security barriers by victimizing and sometimes terrorizing key personnel within the target organization.
Google’s Vulnerability Rewards Program (VRP) Expansion – October 27th
Google's Vulnerability Rewards Program (VRP), a program made to reward researchers who find system vulnerabilities, has been expanded for generative AI. Google explained the expansion of the VRP as a reaction to the risks brought by AI, and the magnified implications it has for traditional digital security.