Catch up on the latest action in cybersecurity

First, a fun fact that has nothing to do with cybersecurity:

Horses are actually capable of producing 15 horsepower.

Now, time for your regularly scheduled roundup of updates, insights and advice to help decode the most pressing challenges in cybersecurity.

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What we’re up to

Taking Cybertech Europe by storm

Team Cynet swung into action for Cybertech Europe in Rome! Marco Lucchina joined luminaries onstage to discuss how AI proliferation will upend cybersecurity paradigms.

Our booth was buzzing! Attendees flocked to see Cynet's All-in-One Cybersecurity Platform in action—and sate their need for speed behind the wheel of Dallara 's supercar simulator ??

Afterwards, Cynet hosted an exclusive event to celebrate cybersecurity success. Shoutout to MasterChef winner Michele Cannistraro and his team for their delicious display of world-class culinary skill!

Best believe the fedoras were flowing ??

Even more event action

Our team also had a blast connecting with cybersecurity leaders at Var Group Convention 2024 in Rimini!

Now available on demand

ECMSI President Ralph Blanco recently invited George Tubin and Kenji Dustin to share cybersecurity best practices for SMB leaders.

• Watch now for for timely insights & practical guidance: "How to Protect Small Businesses Against Advanced Cyberthreats"

Top trends & security stories

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The FCC approved a $200 million program to enhance cybersecurity at schools and libraries.

Vadim Sedletsky explains how K-12 leaders reduce risk and access funds using Cynet’s All-in-One Platform: "Boosting K-12 Cybersecurity: How Cynet Helps Schools Leverage the FCC’s $200 Million Pilot Program"

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39% of cybersecurity leaders in Europe say they're experiencing more cyberattacks compared to a year ago, according to a recent ISACA survey.

Stats & analysis via Euronews :

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C-suite leaders ranked cybersecurity as the biggest risk facing businesses today, per 普华永道 .

Cybersecurity Dive summarizes recent survey findings:

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A spike in cybersecurity scams—such as fake FEMA pages and phishing ploys—aims to exploit widespread uncertainty in the wake of back-to-back hurricanes across the southern US.

The concerning trend is covered by Orlando Business Journal :

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"Internet Archive's 'The Wayback Machine' has suffered a data breach after a threat actor compromised the website and stole a user authentication database containing 31 million unique records," reports Lawrence Abrams .

Find out more from BleepingComputer :

Pro tips, templates & resources

Education-sector IT teams face pressure to stop sophisticated cyberattacks — without the sprawling security staff of a Fortune 500 enterprise. This free eBook defines 10 best practices to overcome the top cybersecurity challenges facing K-12 today.

We’ll be back with more in two weeks. You can also book a custom demo to learn more about Cynet’s All-in-One Cybersecurity Platform.

Until then, here’s your reward for reading all the way through ??

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