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Ideas Newsletter8

Here are some of my favorite links.

Daily Crunch: 4 questions every CISO should be asking about the metaverse

The metaverse is still taking shape, but it’s already creating headaches for cybersecurity professionals.

Technology that places users inside virtual, immersive environments where they can transact could unlock untold benefits, but it will definitely create a threat attack surface of titanic proportions. To prepare, CSO/CISO David Fairman says organizations must be able to answer these questions:

Time Got So Much Weirder. The World Needs a New Lexicon | WIRED

Our days aren’t ruled by the sundial or the pendulum clock anymore. They’re measured in binges and darkmodes.

Digital Nudging: Using Technology to Nudge for Good by Michael Sobolev :: SSRN

Digital nudging leverages behavioral science and information technology to provide a new set of tools for designers to change behavior and create habits. Exampl

The state of security 2022

Dangerous malware is up 86%: Here's how AI can help | VentureBeat

The need for AI-powered tools is only going to become more urgent as high-severity malware becomes more prevalent.

Surprising cybersecurity weak points business owners should look out for | VentureBeat

By exploring cybersecurity weaknesses in-depth, companies can create actionable plans to shore up their digital integrity. 

Report: 88% increase in OT vulnerabilities last year | VentureBeat

OT vulnerabilities are proliferating at an unprecedented rate, and threat actors have gotten better and faster at capitalizing on them.

Customer experience and data privacy need to go hand-in-hand | VentureBeat

It's up to each business to balance privacy and consumer trust with human-centric ways of collecting data that are genuine and transparent.

A future without fraud: The latest advances in fintech that keep your money safe | VentureBeat

Technological security advances are being used to fight fraud in the financial industry including AI, biometrics, and virtual credit cards.

The Great Resignation: Mitigating the risk of data loss | VentureBeat

The Great Resignation magnifies the current issues with data loss, because siloed data and insights are more at risk when employees leave.

22 very bad stats on the growth of phishing, ransomware

The results of the survey on phishing and ransomware come as “employees are feeling burned out, emotionally drained and distracted,” Proofpoint says in the report. “Meanwhile, cyber attackers are as adept as ever. And they continue to use tactics and lures that resonate with employees and consumers alike.”
Proofpoint’s 2022 State of the Phish report.
https://venturebeat.com/2022/02/22/22-very-bad-stats-on-the-growth-of-phishing-ransomware/

The Technium: 103 Bits of Advice I Wish I Had Known

Today is my birthday. I turn 70. I’ve learned a few things so far that might be helpful to others. For the past few years, I’ve jotted down bits of unsolicited advice each year and much to my surprise I have more to add this year. So here is my birthday gift to you all: 103 bits of wisdom I wish I had known when I was young.

Tech talent tectonics: Ten new realities for finding, keeping, and developing talent

Large incumbents can compete successfully for technology talent--but only if they’re ready to completely rethink their entire HR approach.

Why the fate of the metaverse could hang on its security | VentureBeat

Cyberattacks old and new will inevitably find their way into the metaverse, highlighting a requirement for immersive virtual worlds to provide strong security from their inception.

DuckDuckGo Releases Privacy Browser for Mac Desktops in Beta | WIRED

DuckDuckGo started out as a private search engine. Now its web browser is debuting on Macs to rival Chrome, Safari, Edge, and Brave.

AI Chatbots Accelerate the Future of Higher Education | Fierce Education

Higher education is a relatively new industry to many emerging technologies. This is the case of Conversational Artificial Intelligence (AI), also known as AI-powered chatbots.

How Chatbots will revolutionise education in future - BotPenguin

Education bots can assess the learning style and abilities of students. Let's have a look at how chatbots will revolutionize education.

10 Thinkers on the Future of Automation | BlueBotics

We know that in the coming years automation will influence every part of our lives: from work and school, to leisure and family. But what will this automated future look like?

Understanding Suspicious Activity - Vector Solutions

Here, we present an overview of suspicious activity, provide relevant examples, and offer guidance on how to address it in your organization.

A little warmth goes a long way – the science of hot drinks | Food | The Guardian

Very little in life can’t be improved with a hot drink. They can warm us or cool us down. They help numb pain when we’re ill. They even help us see the best in other people

Malicious hackers are finding it too easy to achieve their initial access

According to a recent report, just a small number of techniques are commonly used by malicious hackers to compromise systems.

FBI and NSA say: Stop doing these 10 things that let the hackers in