Cybersecurity threats are on the rise. As we are seeing across the globe, this will only intensify in the months and years ahead. The number of successful breaches — which include unauthorized access to data, applications, services, networks, or devices — jumped 31 percent over the previous year, to an average of 270 per company. Tech is working to keep data safe from threats by enacting new measures to protect accounts, identify and prevent attacks before they happen, and provide threat intelligence. Learn more in this week’s Tech At Work.
Google Increasing Account Protections
In a series of measures to help those impacted by the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine, Google is enacting measures to reduce privacy risks and cyber threats. Google has automatically increased account security protections for people in the region, such as enabling two-factor authentication for all users and promoting the use of its Advanced Protection Program. Google has also enabled Safe Browsing Mode for users in the impacted areas to protect against phishing and malware attempts.
Meta Identifying Emerging Threats
In response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Meta is identifying emerging threats and responding as quickly as possible to protect accounts. Measures include users being able to lock their profile and removing the ability to see and search friends lists to prevent being targeted. On Instagram, Meta is offering encrypted direct messages to help keep accounts safe.
Nasdaq Technology Helping Fight Financial Crime
Nasdaq’s Anti-Financial Crime Solutions are helping detect and prevent criminal activity across industries. Nasdaq’s solutions help see patterns of illicit behavior across thousands of financial institutions on a global scale. Through Nasdaq’s automated technology, businesses can combat financial crime and protect their organization.
New Oracle Service Providing Threat Intelligence
Oracle launched the Oracle Threat Intelligence Service to provide integrated and actionable threat intelligence. Oracle Threat Intelligence Service aggregates threat intelligence data across many different sources and curates it to provide actionable guidance for threat detection and prevention.
Amazon Pledges Cybersecurity Assistance to Companies and Governments in Need
Box Announces New Malware Deep Scan Capability in Box Shield to Combat Ransomware
Cisco Study Identifies Top Security Practices to Detect Threats and Ensure Business Resiliency
HP: Four Ways to Keep Hybrid Workers and Critical Systems Secure
Accenture Named a Global Cybersecurity Leader
What’s New in Tech
Toyota Commits $110 Million to Education and Career Readiness
Toyota announced a new $110 million education and community-focused program called “Driving Possibilities.” The new program will help create educational STEM programs and improve access to opportunities where barriers exist. The program focuses on PreK-12 education and Toyota hopes it will improve communities and get young people excited and prepared for the job market.
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